OUR TEAM

The People

Behind the

Community.

Steppin’ N Style is led by a passionate group of individuals who love the dance, value community and work hard to create welcoming, memorable experiences for everyone.

Together, we plan events, support our dancers, and keep the spirit of Chicago Steppin’ alive in the Raleigh-Durham area.

OUR TEAM

The People

Behind the

Community.

Steppin’ N Style is led by a passionate group of individuals who love the dance, value community and work hard to create welcoming, memorable experiences for everyone.

Together, we plan events, support our dancers, and keep the spirit of Chicago Steppin’ alive in the Raleigh-Durham area.

OUR TEAM

The People

Behind the

Community.

Steppin’ N Style is led by a passionate group of individuals who love the dance, value community and work hard to create welcoming, memorable experiences for everyone.

Together, we plan events, support our dancers, and keep the spirit of Chicago Steppin’ alive in the Raleigh-Durham area.

MEET OUR TEAM

Dedicated to the Dance.

Committed to the Community.

From organizing signature events to creating opportunities for people to learn, dance and connect, our team is here to make sure Steppin’ N Style continues to be a place where everyone feels like family.

MEET OUR TEAM

Dedicated to the Dance.

Committed to the Community.

From organizing signature events to creating opportunities for people to learn, dance and connect, our team is here to make sure Steppin’ N Style continues to be a place where everyone feels like family.

MEET OUR TEAM

Dedicated to the Dance.

Committed to the Community.

From organizing signature events to creating opportunities for people to learn, dance and connect, our team is here to make sure Steppin’ N Style continues to be a place where everyone feels like family.

LEADERSHIP __

Our Leadership

Tim Mays

President

My life is built on simple, lasting values: love for family, loyalty to friends, kindness toward people, and the joy that comes from music. These passions guide me in every step, whether on the dance floor or in everyday life, reminding me that the best journeys are the ones we share.
Likes :
Playing Chess
photography
traveling  
flying drones
playing cards   
Party games

Anthony McCollum

1st Vice President

From Winston Salem NC resides in Fayetteville NC teaching middle school English and wrestling coach for 30 years. Originally began dancing in 2016, learning to East Coast Swing and Detroit Ballroom. In 2018 I began learning Chicago Stepping and I've been a sponge of the dance ever since! I enjoy the freedom or expression of the dance and the connection one has with the music and a partner! I really am loving the networking the dance has led to, meeting new people from different cities and states as well as the opportunities it offers. I am constantly learning and improving my dance so that I can provide a great experience to the hands I touch and be a fruitful member of my organization! See you all on the wood!

Annette Read

2nd Vice President

From Rochester, NY, resides in the Forest hills area of Durham, NC.
Took my first class in January, 2010.
I love the way the dance conveys an aura of elegance & sexy sophistication. I also enjoy the opportunity to meet great people who share a common respect and passion for the dance.

Sharon Wright

Interim Secretary

"I was introduced to steppin when I attended SNS's anniversary a while ago. I admired the dance so much that I started taking classes with SNS. I now have a passion for this dance!!"

Bianca Edwards

Treasurer

LEADERSHIP __

Our Leadership

Tim Mays

President

My life is built on simple, lasting values: love for family, loyalty to friends, kindness toward people, and the joy that comes from music. These passions guide me in every step, whether on the dance floor or in everyday life, reminding me that the best journeys are the ones we share.
Likes :
Playing Chess
photography
traveling  
flying drones
playing cards   
Party games

Anthony McCollum

1st Vice President

From Winston Salem NC resides in Fayetteville NC teaching middle school English and wrestling coach for 30 years. Originally began dancing in 2016, learning to East Coast Swing and Detroit Ballroom. In 2018 I began learning Chicago Stepping and I've been a sponge of the dance ever since! I enjoy the freedom or expression of the dance and the connection one has with the music and a partner! I really am loving the networking the dance has led to, meeting new people from different cities and states as well as the opportunities it offers. I am constantly learning and improving my dance so that I can provide a great experience to the hands I touch and be a fruitful member of my organization! See you all on the wood!

Annette Read

2nd Vice President

From Rochester, NY, resides in the Forest hills area of Durham, NC.
Took my first class in January, 2010.
I love the way the dance conveys an aura of elegance & sexy sophistication. I also enjoy the opportunity to meet great people who share a common respect and passion for the dance.

Sharon Wright

Interim Secretary

"I was introduced to steppin when I attended SNS's anniversary a while ago. I admired the dance so much that I started taking classes with SNS. I now have a passion for this dance!!"

Bianca Edwards

Treasurer

LEADERSHIP __

Our Leadership

Tim Mays

President

My life is built on simple, lasting values: love for family, loyalty to friends, kindness toward people, and the joy that comes from music. These passions guide me in every step, whether on the dance floor or in everyday life, reminding me that the best journeys are the ones we share.
Likes :
Playing Chess
photography
traveling  
flying drones
playing cards   
Party games

Anthony McCollum

1st Vice President

From Winston Salem NC resides in Fayetteville NC teaching middle school English and wrestling coach for 30 years. Originally began dancing in 2016, learning to East Coast Swing and Detroit Ballroom. In 2018 I began learning Chicago Stepping and I've been a sponge of the dance ever since! I enjoy the freedom or expression of the dance and the connection one has with the music and a partner! I really am loving the networking the dance has led to, meeting new people from different cities and states as well as the opportunities it offers. I am constantly learning and improving my dance so that I can provide a great experience to the hands I touch and be a fruitful member of my organization! See you all on the wood!

Annette Read

2nd Vice President

From Rochester, NY, resides in the Forest hills area of Durham, NC.
Took my first class in January, 2010.
I love the way the dance conveys an aura of elegance & sexy sophistication. I also enjoy the opportunity to meet great people who share a common respect and passion for the dance.

Sharon Wright

Interim Secretary

"I was introduced to steppin when I attended SNS's anniversary a while ago. I admired the dance so much that I started taking classes with SNS. I now have a passion for this dance!!"

Bianca Edwards

Treasurer

OUR MEMBERS __

Meet The Members

OUR MEMBERS __

Meet The Members

OUR MEMBERS __

Meet The Members

Brenda

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

BrendaGal

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

Doc

Member

I've always enjoyed dancing and fell in love with Steppin the first time I saw this dance.

Keith

Member

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

Lady Jackson

Member

I'm from Queens NY. I started taking classes in 2009. I was determined to learn this Chicago style of dance. Soon after, I fell in love with it with and I've been stepping ever since. Such a lovely dance.

Leigh

Member

Brenda

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

BrendaGal

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

Doc

Member

I've always enjoyed dancing and fell in love with Steppin the first time I saw this dance.

Keith

Member

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

Lady Jackson

Member

I'm from Queens NY. I started taking classes in 2009. I was determined to learn this Chicago style of dance. Soon after, I fell in love with it with and I've been stepping ever since. Such a lovely dance.

Leigh

Member

Brenda

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

BrendaGal

Member

Native of Raleigh NC. Love the chicago stepping dance and all forms of dance. Enjoy the elegance of the dance and sharing passion for the dance with others in the dance community.

Doc

Member

I've always enjoyed dancing and fell in love with Steppin the first time I saw this dance.

Keith

Member

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

Lady Jackson

Member

I'm from Queens NY. I started taking classes in 2009. I was determined to learn this Chicago style of dance. Soon after, I fell in love with it with and I've been stepping ever since. Such a lovely dance.

Leigh

Member

Linda

Member

New Jersey-born and moved to NC in 2010.

I love to dance! Once I heard about Chicago Steppin, I went to my first class in 2012 and have been loving this dance ever since. Class and elegance is what keeps me stepping.

Lynne

Member

I'm originally from Waterloo, IA, but made my way to Raleigh from Milwaukee, WI. 

I grew up in a family that loved to dance. When I stumbled across a Chicago Steppin class on Meetup years ago, I decided to give it a try. Best decision I could have made because I have been passionate about the dance ever since. Steppin has allowed me to meet so many amazing people, some of whom are now considered family.

Maryam

Member

Originally from Plainfield, NJ, I currently reside in Washington State by way of Raleigh, NC. Shortly after attending my first class and dance set in Raleigh back in July 2008, I became captivated with Chicago Steppin. Once I began traveling to other cities like Atlanta and Chicago, I was hooked and became a lifelong student. Fast forward 17+ years later, this dance has changed and enhanced my life by allowing me to do an activity that I love while introducing me to new challenges, places and people--many of whom are now members of my extended family and support system literally from coast to coast.

Nate

Member

Originally from Raeford, NC, I began swing dancing at an early age. However, making the transition to stepping wasn't easy for me, but well worth the effort.

Sheila

Member

I’m originally from Oxford, but now I live in Durham, NC. I saw this dance on social media called Chicago Stepping. I see this dance as elegant and sophisticated. I took a class in October 2022 and I loved every minute of it. It has given me more confidence, motivation and the opportunity to meet other people that have so much passion for this dance.

Terry

Member

I'm originally from Kinston, NC. I'm hoping to bring Southern Soul to Midwest tradition.

Van

Member

I’m originally from Galveston, Texas, where we often enjoyed the Texas Swing Out. Many years ago, I moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, and began exploring activities in the area. A friend invited me to a Steppers' class, and I decided to give it a try. However, after three lessons, I found myself feeling frustrated and contemplated quitting. Determined not to let this dance defeat me, I persevered and eventually became quite skilled. Dancing has opened doors for travel and the opportunity to meet fascinating people over the years. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, to the point that I’ve long forgotten how to do the Texas Swing Out! In addition to dancing, I enjoy traveling, playing golf, watching football, and bowling occasionally.

Wesley

Member

From Freeport, Long Island, now resides in the Forest hills area of Durham, NC Started stepping in January, 2010. Always had a passion for any kind of dancing; break dancing, free styling and now I’m hooked on “steppin”.

Linda

Member

New Jersey-born and moved to NC in 2010.

I love to dance! Once I heard about Chicago Steppin, I went to my first class in 2012 and have been loving this dance ever since. Class and elegance is what keeps me stepping.

Lynne

Member

I'm originally from Waterloo, IA, but made my way to Raleigh from Milwaukee, WI. 

I grew up in a family that loved to dance. When I stumbled across a Chicago Steppin class on Meetup years ago, I decided to give it a try. Best decision I could have made because I have been passionate about the dance ever since. Steppin has allowed me to meet so many amazing people, some of whom are now considered family.

Maryam

Member

Originally from Plainfield, NJ, I currently reside in Washington State by way of Raleigh, NC. Shortly after attending my first class and dance set in Raleigh back in July 2008, I became captivated with Chicago Steppin. Once I began traveling to other cities like Atlanta and Chicago, I was hooked and became a lifelong student. Fast forward 17+ years later, this dance has changed and enhanced my life by allowing me to do an activity that I love while introducing me to new challenges, places and people--many of whom are now members of my extended family and support system literally from coast to coast.

Nate

Member

Originally from Raeford, NC, I began swing dancing at an early age. However, making the transition to stepping wasn't easy for me, but well worth the effort.

Sheila

Member

I’m originally from Oxford, but now I live in Durham, NC. I saw this dance on social media called Chicago Stepping. I see this dance as elegant and sophisticated. I took a class in October 2022 and I loved every minute of it. It has given me more confidence, motivation and the opportunity to meet other people that have so much passion for this dance.

Terry

Member

I'm originally from Kinston, NC. I'm hoping to bring Southern Soul to Midwest tradition.

Van

Member

I’m originally from Galveston, Texas, where we often enjoyed the Texas Swing Out. Many years ago, I moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, and began exploring activities in the area. A friend invited me to a Steppers' class, and I decided to give it a try. However, after three lessons, I found myself feeling frustrated and contemplated quitting. Determined not to let this dance defeat me, I persevered and eventually became quite skilled. Dancing has opened doors for travel and the opportunity to meet fascinating people over the years. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it, to the point that I’ve long forgotten how to do the Texas Swing Out! In addition to dancing, I enjoy traveling, playing golf, watching football, and bowling occasionally.

Wesley

Member

From Freeport, Long Island, now resides in the Forest hills area of Durham, NC Started stepping in January, 2010. Always had a passion for any kind of dancing; break dancing, free styling and now I’m hooked on “steppin”.

OUR HONORARY MEMBERS __

Meet The Honorary Members

OUR HONORARY MEMBERS __

Meet The Honorary Members

OUR HONORARY MEMBERS __

Meet The Honorary Members

Michelle

Honorary Member

Being a lover of music and dance it didn't take much to reel me in. I attended my first Steppin N Style NC, Pre New Year Eve Stepper Set, and was hooked. I became attached to several SNS members in 2012 and became an official member in 2016.

Aretha

Honorary Member

I'm originally from Lynchburg, VA, now residing in Youngsville, NC. I embraced this dance and club pover 13 years. I was the first new member of SNS when they chartered in 2012.

Sondra

Honorary Member

Michelle

Honorary Member

Being a lover of music and dance it didn't take much to reel me in. I attended my first Steppin N Style NC, Pre New Year Eve Stepper Set, and was hooked. I became attached to several SNS members in 2012 and became an official member in 2016.

Aretha

Honorary Member

I'm originally from Lynchburg, VA, now residing in Youngsville, NC. I embraced this dance and club pover 13 years. I was the first new member of SNS when they chartered in 2012.

Sondra

Honorary Member

Michelle

Honorary Member

Being a lover of music and dance it didn't take much to reel me in. I attended my first Steppin N Style NC, Pre New Year Eve Stepper Set, and was hooked. I became attached to several SNS members in 2012 and became an official member in 2016.

Aretha

Honorary Member

I'm originally from Lynchburg, VA, now residing in Youngsville, NC. I embraced this dance and club pover 13 years. I was the first new member of SNS when they chartered in 2012.

Sondra

Honorary Member

OUR MEMBER IN MEMORIAM __

Meet The Member In Memoriam

OUR MEMBER IN MEMORIAM __

Meet The Member In Memoriam

OUR MEMBER IN MEMORIAM __

Meet The Member In Memoriam

Karen

In Memoriam

God has opened the gates of heaven for one of his angels, Karen Smith. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten. We love you and will celebrate your life with every breath and step we take. RIP

Isaiah 57:1-2: "Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die." (NLT)

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

Karen

In Memoriam

God has opened the gates of heaven for one of his angels, Karen Smith. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten. We love you and will celebrate your life with every breath and step we take. RIP

Isaiah 57:1-2: "Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die." (NLT)

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

Karen

In Memoriam

God has opened the gates of heaven for one of his angels, Karen Smith. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten. We love you and will celebrate your life with every breath and step we take. RIP

Isaiah 57:1-2: "Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die." (NLT)

I was born and raised in Newark, NJ, and now reside in Raleigh, NC. In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth sports as a way to give back to and inspire young men and women. When night falls, it’s all about steppin—I’ve been an avid stepper since 2022.  

A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Join Our Team

or Get Involved.

Steppin’ N Style is always growing, and there are many ways to get involved. Whether you want to help at events, volunteer or simply be part of the community, we’d love to have you.

A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Join Our Team

or Get Involved.

Steppin’ N Style is always growing, and there are many ways to get involved. Whether you want to help at events, volunteer or simply be part of the community, we’d love to have you.

A STRONGER COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Join Our Team

or Get Involved.

Steppin’ N Style is always growing, and there are many ways to get involved. Whether you want to help at events, volunteer or simply be part of the community, we’d love to have you.

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STAY CONNECTED!

STAY STEPPIN!

CLUB

CUSTOMER CARE

Copyright 2026. Steppin 'N Style. All Rights Reserved.

FOLLOW US

STAY CONNECTED!

STAY STEPPIN!

CLUB

CUSTOMER CARE

Copyright 2026. Steppin 'N Style. All Rights Reserved.