Indiana’s Largest Steppin’ Contest
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:00 pm - Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:00 am CT
Marquette Park Pavillion
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary , IN 46403, United States (US)
About the Event
Indiana’s Largest Steppin Contest
March 28, 2026
Marquette Park Pavilion
1 N. Grand Blvd
Gary, IN
$35 ATD
$25 advance
Contestant registration
$50 per couple until February 28, 2026 then $75 per couple.
Each category will have the same song for all the contestants but will not be the same song for each category. DJ Selection on all.
Emcee: Pete Frazier
Dj’s Mike Flexx/ Eric ET Taylor
Questions: Shuwn (708) 400-9205
Location
Marquette Park Pavillion
1 N Grand Blvd
Gary , IN 46403, United States (US)
Date and Time
Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 8:00 pm - Sun, Mar 29, 2026, 12:00 am CT
Cancelled
Refund Policy
No refunds offered.
Organizer
SHUWN HAYES MANAGEMENT LLC
With over 15 years of experience in the art of Chicago Style Steppin’, Shuwn is a highly respected dancer, instructor, and community ambassador of the steppin’ culture. A champion stepper in his own right, Shuwn has not only won a few Chicago Style Steppin’ contests, but Shuwn has also served as a judge for the World’s Largest Steppin’ Contest — not once, but twice — lending his sharp eye and deep knowledge of the dance to one of the most elite steppin’ competitions in the nation.
Based in Indiana, Shuwn is a proud Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and an active member of the Calumet City-Lansing Alumni Chapter . He dedicates much of his time to teaching the fundamentals of steppin’, sharing his passion with students of all levels through his high-energy, technique-focused classes.
Shuwn is also a member of 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. of which he has mentored, chaired the College Scholarship Fair for the organization and where he presently works on the membership engagement and holiday party/toy drive that the organization has for raising scholarships.
Organizer
SHUWN HAYES MANAGEMENT LLC
With over 15 years of experience in the art of Chicago Style Steppin’, Shuwn is a highly respected dancer, instructor, and community ambassador of the steppin’ culture. A champion stepper in his own right, Shuwn has not only won a few Chicago Style Steppin’ contests, but Shuwn has also served as a judge for the World’s Largest Steppin’ Contest — not once, but twice — lending his sharp eye and deep knowledge of the dance to one of the most elite steppin’ competitions in the nation.
Based in Indiana, Shuwn is a proud Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and an active member of the Calumet City-Lansing Alumni Chapter . He dedicates much of his time to teaching the fundamentals of steppin’, sharing his passion with students of all levels through his high-energy, technique-focused classes.
Shuwn is also a member of 100 Black Men of Chicago, Inc. of which he has mentored, chaired the College Scholarship Fair for the organization and where he presently works on the membership engagement and holiday party/toy drive that the organization has for raising scholarships.
