ABOUT US
Kevin & Dollie Henderson CEO/PREZ STEPP – UP STEPPERS OF AUSTIN & KILLEEN, TX INC.
As teenagers, Kevin and Dollie developed a deep appreciation for dance while growing up where music was the heartbeat of the city. They met in high school and quickly became dance partners, They fell in love with hand dancing before being introduced to “Steppin’” in 2011 where Kevin fell in love with it almost immediately.
It was being show cased in Killeen, Tx. Home to the largest military installation in the country, where him and his wife took there first formal Steppin’ class. From that first class, Kevin knew that Steppin was going to be a journey, but a part of his life from that moment on. Kevin and Dollie decided to hone their skills through dedication and participation and aspired to be there best.
Stepp – Up Steppers are a not-for-profit agency that utilizes social events as a vehicle for raising funds for community services projects and programs. Kevin has over 25 years combined military & civilian instructional experience. He started teaching steppin’ classes after attending numerous classes, private instructions, workshops and honing skills with master steppers to ensure the integrity and quality of the class instructions and progressiveness. Stepp Up Steppers offers private lessons, group classes, workshops, steppin demonstrations and events throughout Central Texas.
Mission Statement
Stepp-Up Steppers of Austin & Killeen, Tx. Inc. are fully devoted to promoting a healthy lifestyle through dance. As advocates for domestic violence and stroke awareness, Educating our youths, young adults, and older adults about stopping obesity. Being a positive influence for the betterment of life in our communities by charitable acts and volunteer involvements with our youth, seniors and military. If you are new to Steppin we teach beginner basics to get you started and intermediate to keep you dancing. If you are experienced we welcome positive support. Our long term goals is to be a house hold name, viewed as a great family activity .
Our Vision
Kevin and Dollie started Stepp- Up Steppers in 2012, not-for-profit agency that utilizes social events as a vehicle for raising funds for community service projects and programs.
Our vision is to support the community and invest in the youth of Central Texas. We seek to provide exercise dance instruction, nutrition, childhood obesity, stroke prevention and health awareness programs to at-risk youth, young adults and the adult communities within a relaxed and enjoyable social atmosphere. We promote a family-oriented environment and encourage our clients to “Pay It Forward” in order to positively affect the lives of others. Our long term goals is to be a house hold name, viewed as a great family activity .
The Annual Juneteenth Steppers Celebration is a community event with an estimated attendance of 300 people. The event targets all urban dancers who step Chicago Style. Activities are held annually the 3rd week of June, and serve as a grand display of unity for this genre of dance. The Juneteenth Holiday is recognized by most states in the union. Texas is just the birth place that became the first state to ratify Juneteenth as a holiday 51 years ago. As the backdrop to this annual celebration gala and fundraiser, Juneteenth history and the culture of Chicago Style Steppin from around the world meet to up lift our nation and man kind with pride and excellent. In the Texas capital city of Austin where legislation was first signed to lead the way for other states to follow. This is a four-day, six-part celebration and gala. The weekend activities include a free Health symposium, stroke awareness, Blood Pressure checks and other educational Programs. The Juneteenth Steppers Celebration is a national event that puts Chicago Style Steppin, our honorees, charity, History of freedom, community service and most of all YOU in the spotlight. “STEPPIN WITH A PURPOSE, IN THE SPIRTI OF EQUALITY”
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