Special to The American
The Alton High School A-Town Steppers will host their 3rd Annual Step 4-Success As We Step Out Youth Violence Step Show 6 p.m. Saturday, April 10 in the high school gymnasium.
The performing step teams are: Arrowpoint Elementary, Elite Steppers, Platinum Steppers, Belleville East Mashariki Multicultural Club, Parkway North HS, Parkway South HS, Omega Squires, DAKATA, Gentlemen of Vision and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc from SIUE.
Delta Regiment and 618 Boys will provide a special performance.
A-Town Steppers are encouraging youth, area school step teams, community agencies, and community leaders to “Step Out Violence.” Community agencies will distribute brochures regarding youth violence prevention.
Eric Rivers, a nationally recognized comedian, will host the event.
They are also hosting a Step-4-Success camp for elementary and middle school students and hip-hop camp for high school students. The A-Town steppers will teach the elementary and middle school students. Latosha Fox, former Rams cheerleader and former Alton High graduate, will teach the hip hop camp.
The cost of attending the show is $5 per person and free to children 5 and under.
The camp cost is $20 per student and includes a T-shirt, lunch, learn step/dance routines and learn ways to deal with bullying and teasing. Both camps are open to all races and genders.
Group photos will be available for $5.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Demetrious Johnson Foundation and Alton Boys and Girls Club.
Also, there will be a coloring contest for youth ages 12 and under. The winner receives two free tickets to the show, T-shirt, and recognition at the show.
For details on the coloring contest or camp, contact Rosa Burton at 474-2700 or email at rburton@altonschools.org.
