Stomping "Stomp the Yard" Reviews ...

I wanted to enjoy the movie but it was not easy. I did not see much about HBCU life or Greek life that looked familiar to me.

You brought up some very good points, Lynn.

And again, I am the last person to give a scenario on stepping, but it is important to acknowledge the existence and relevance of stepping because of the nature through which it is conducted/performed.

In other words, CONNECTING the "stepping" to the other important issues raised or hopefully raised in the movie, was seemingly one of the primary catalysts that was a focal point for the character's redirection towards the area through which the stepping (fraternities/sororities) takes place, an institution of higher learning.

Therefore, it is an important element of the film's message – And, in my opinion, whatever aspect of such higher learning that it takes to get one there, however, unusual to some, is relevant. So, stepping must be more than “just” being able to dance.

By the way, from the myriad of fraternities that were represented in the movie, only one, to my knowledge declined their approval to have its symbol/insignia displayed in the film, the Alphas.

Nonetheless, I would hope that those "in the know" could share their views on the significance of stepping and its relation to HBCUs.

PEACE