The Rise of Stepping & Line Dancing Stepping, rooted in African American fraternities and sororities, has long been a powerful expression of rhythm, unity, and storytelling through synchronized movements, percussive footwork, and call-and-response chants. Line dancing, meanwhile, traces its origins through country-western influences but has been embraced and redefined by Black communities, incorporating elements of R&B, soul, and hip-hop. Both dance forms have surged in popularity, from viral social media trends to ...