8TH ANNUAL SHADES OF SUMMER STEPPIN WEEKEND

A fun filled weekend of Steppin, Ballroom, Salsa, Fellowship, and Sightseeing . , Friday: Welcome Day Set, Dance Privates during the day and "Rep yo City/Team Set in the evening with light Fare./Saturday: Day workshops and privates and Camouflage Day Party. Evening,Main Event theme is African Kings & Queens with Sumptuous Dinner Buffet. Wrapping up the weekend with a delicious Sunday Brunch and Steppin Set . Music courtesy of DJ Tony Deejay Nicks ( Chicago) DJ Sizzle (Charlotte), and DJ Love (NY) !. We welcome back The City Gym Boys with a Complimentary Fitness Workshop, Demond Carter for Detroit Urban Ballroom, Royce Banks, and Vicki Henning -Steppin (Chicago) ,“ So you think you can Salsa” with Jelani . Vendors will be in the house with wonderful array of items for Sale. We are looking forward to seeing you again this year!!

*NEW* We are hosting this years event at the Hilton Stamford Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. 1 Stamford Place, Stamford Connecticut. Rooms $179 + Tax per night for Double or Single Room. Discount Code: Authentic Steppers O.

Parking: Self Parking Day Free in Event Lot/ Overnight Self parking $15 for guests staying at the Hotel. $20 for all others. Valet available at additional Cost.

*It will be a busy time as NBC and affiliates Broadcast the Summer Olympics from Stamford. So book early. Your card will not be charged. You can cancel up to 72 hours before check in Date. Ergo the increase in price c/w with last summer. Rooms will be going fast and prices for that time outside of the block are over $200 to $300.

Hoping to see everyone in the house enjoying the full weekend experience at our new location!!

* You may notice that our prices in general have increased slightly c/w previous events. Unfortunately, expenses have gone up on our end but we have tried to mitigate the impact as much as possible for our attendees.