With the funds collected for this cause, we will use it to get the Step team up and running. The money will be used to take students around to different colleges and universities so that they will be able to see the impact Stepping has at colleges/universities. I truly believe that many students are not just into athletics, but other activities as well. The Step team is helping students gain a hobby and learn about this art form as well. All funds will be used for students, whether it will be to purchase team shirts, rent a bus to visit colleges/universities, or for ticket purchases to attend shows held in the state of Florida. The students involved in the step team will also be performing throughout the year and with the funds collected for this cause, they will be able to attend different school functions as well as community functions. 

Currently, the coaches here have reached out to multiple local middle and high schools in efforts to slowly expand the organization in the Miami Gardens community and beyond. In a matter of two days of being approved, we have already confirmed future performances with the Linda Lentin K-8 Center and the Dr. Robert B Ingram elementary school as a part of their upcoming pep rallies, after-school program, and stepping showcases/workshops provided by the Norland Steppers. Stepping is an art form that can include as many individuals seen fit for the particular step. Stepping can be a tight group of eight, a pair of individuals, or even twenty at a time. Steppers are interchangeable throughout showcases as well so we are capable of bringing the entire step team to these performances and tentative university/college visits. These 40 members will get a taste of what it's like to perform in front of a crowd, express themselves through the art of stepping, and gain vital experiences throughout their high schools careers that they may not have had access to otherwise. 

Below you will find links to websites containing information regarding the pricing of essential costs facing our team this year.

1. Stepping Boots (These boots are paramount for step competitions/performances due to the make and model of the boot that allows steppers to places less pressure and stress on their ankles and feet will stomping down on a performance stage. The link below shows top of the line boots from Timberland, but we are hopeful that less expensive brands can be found.

http://www.timberland.com/shop/mens-footwear/mens-6-inch-premium-waterproof-boots-10073009

2. Customized matching t-shirts (The price outlined below is ONLY for the purchase of the t-shirt. Further customization is needed to produce matching team t-shirts that display the team name and logo. Estimated additional cost would be an additional $15.00)

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hanes-Men-s-Short-Sleeve-EcoSmart-T-shirt/40196447

3. Bus Tickets: Because we have not confirmed with Universities/Colleges, including the likes of Florida Memorial University, Florida State University, University of Miami, etc., the coaches cannot estimate this price at this time. But, nonetheless, any trip including the forty individuals on our team will require a sufficient amount for bus rentals/bus tickets.

4. Step Team Reference (Below is a link to a video from our current coaches old step team in Albany, New York, named Organized C.H.A.O.S, to give a glimpse of what stepping can become when nurtured and practiced on a consistent basis. The video shows the team performing with matching team shirts and, fortunately, most steppers with matching black boots. 

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=organized+chaos+step+team&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=4B02985F4FE9E847F3444B02985F4FE9E847F344

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