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DJ ROCKIN' RODNEY MACK'S

11TH ANNUAL WHITE PARTY  WEEKEND!

The Adoba Hotel ~ June 11th - 15th

Dearborn, MI.

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 Ms. Beverly’s Memories!

 Warm greetings to all! 

The week of June 10th through 12th, several dancers, DJs and myself from the lovely state of Texas traveled to the Detroit area to attend the DJ Rockin' Rodney Mack 11th Annual 'White Party' held at The Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, Michigan. 

We had a fabulous time with DJ Rockin Rodney Mack and his Rod Angels. His annual White Party drew dancers from every walk of life from around this nation, and one even came from South Africa. 

In my own humble opinion, this was more than just an average Steppin/Dance event. I could tell that Mr. Rodney Mack, his team leaders and coordinators worked very hard to put together an enjoyable four-day extravaganza with seven dance parties, workshops and a Farewell steppers picnic that would bring many of our dance communities from across our nation even closer together, once they all had attended this affair. 

A well-deserved standing ovation to DJ Rockin' Rodney Mack and his Rod Angels for a job well done! 

Special thanks, to businessman Mr. Al Ebo for purchasing our tickets in advance for fourteen beautiful Independent Black Women traveling from the state of Texas, and being there from start to finish, ensuring our trip to Detroit was very memorable. 

Much respect to, and it was with great pleasure to meet, Mr. Drew "The Phenom" Alexander, his mother Mrs. Nora Alexander, Ms. Ann Hunter, Mr. Bobby Green, Mr. Terry Grasty, Mr. Frank Silky Slim Westley with The Big Hat Gentlemen, Mr. Jeff Clark the founder of I Love Steppin' and to all the wonderful Michigan dancers who attended all the sets, and took the time to welcome us to their city. 

 Special acknowledgments to: It was great seeing once again Mr. L.C. Henderson, Mr. Stephen “Snoop” King, Mr. Larry Collins co-founder of The Steady Steppers, Ms. Simmy Washington w/Virginia Beach Steppers, Ms. Crystal w/Majestic Gents, Ms. Angie Faine of Phoenix, AZ, Ms. Ohio, Mr. Kevin Collins co-founder of Dancefusion USA, and DJ Chillnite - 50 yrs from Chicago, IL., and others. 

Best,

Ms. Beverly Hilton 

 ~ The Main Event ~

A SUPER STEPPER'S EXTRAVAGANZA!

DJ Mellow Chris was on the 1’s & 2’s.

Above is the Majestic Gents founder Mr. Pete Frazier, and Detroit ‘WHITE PARTY’  founder Mr. Rockin’ Rodney Mack.

My White Party Week!

 Hello and welcome guests to this segment of this page. On Tuesday, June 10th, Houston’s dancer Ms. Tracii Lacy, and I traveled to Detroit, Michigan to jump-start our White Party week as we patiently awaited the arrival of our other Texas dancers. Please enjoy all the wonderful highlights below and thanks, for viewing this page.

DJ Steppin "E" & DJ Rockin' Rodney Mack Were On The 1's & 2's. 

 The Host & DJ Rockin’ Rodney Mack & DJ Steppin “E” Were On The 1’s & 2’s.

DJ Shorty Smooth was on the 1’s & 2’s.  

Above are host Mr. Pete Frazier and his lovely wife.

DJ Tony & DJ Steppin’ George were on the 1’s & 2’s. 

 Above is the winner Ms. Judy Lowery from Columbus, Ohio.

Detroit's White Party Workshops!

 ~ Happy Father's Day ~

 ~ The After Glow Farewell ~

DJ Kmix & DJ Shorty Smooth were on the 1s' & 2s'. 

Our Bon Voyage Photo!

 Our last photo was taken on Monday, June 16th at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport before catching our flights back to Texas…

Above is Myself, and the founder of Detroit's "WHITE PARTY" Mr. Rodney Mack. 

 ~ Mr. Drew “The Phenom” Alexander ~

Please allow me to backup just a bit.

 Drew A. Alexander II

Biography

Drew Alexander II, age 22, 4-time winner of the Chicago World’s Largest Stepping Contest for 2008, 2010, and 2011, and 2012.  The winnings were inclusive of the Walking Category, 1^st Place; the New Skool Original Category, 1^st Place; and the Trio Category, 1^st Place.  Drew was also the recipient of the Most Exciting Dance Award for his Trio performance in 2010.  He has been recognized as the only person to have won three trophies in one competition- 2010.

Drew was featured in the 2012 February special edition of the acclaimed Ebony Magazine.  Dance has been a part of his life since age 5; Chicago Stepping since age 13.   Attended the Tina Marie’s School of Dance from June, 2001 to September, 2004  for Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet/Lyrical, and Tap, and because of his love for dance he has also mastered a repertoire of dances which include Ballroom, Graystone, Bop, Latin Hustle, Chop, and Salsa.

In October, 2009 with his deep dedication to dancing and wanting to share his knowledge, he founded in Highland Park, MI, Smooth-Tivity Productions.  Drew instructed 45 students at Renaissance High School in Detroit, MI. and choreographed their performance for their Spring Fling.   Additionally, Drew instructs classes in Southfield, as well as, Hamtramck.  Also, when called upon, Drew does private individual sessions and instructs workshops throughout the United States.

Having instructed and mentored a number of up and coming dancers, Drew has introduced these dancers to the world of competition:  Edward Donaldson, Amanda Anderson, Candace Prater, Trina Perryman, Mel Munningham, Jacqueline Hughes, David Kuhn, Wakeba Reid, and Arnel  Cross  of which the majority have been winners.

His mission statement of his company is to develop excellent dancers whether for their personal dance or for competition.  His motto is Smooth activity creates Smooth-Tivity—Dare -To -Be Different.  His goal is not only to achieve for himself but to help others achieve as well.

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Mr. Alexander’s biography is courtesy of his mother Mrs. Nora Alexander.

Above we have  Mr.  Drew "The Phenom" Alexander, and his wonderful mother Mrs. Nora Alexander. 

Thanks, for viewing this page, and I hope you enjoyed all the highlights!

 It Was With Great Pleasure To Highlight The Dallas - Fort Worth Dance Scenes And Other Dance Platforms From: 11/2009 to 11/2016.