EXCLUSIVE BLOG by Jessica 'Remo' Saul: The Art Of Stepping

When you think about Stepping, you typically think about African American Fraternal Organizations who have been performing for over 100 years. You may also think about the yard shows in the southern states or even just recently the movie “Stomp the Yard.'

What you may not know about stepping is that it is an art form of expression that evolves with everyone who encounters it. It is not owned by a race or a culture, it is a freedom of expression that has a story. It is the combination of beats as they are defined on your body, utilized as the tool, with sounds of your vocals as you chant your words of expression. Of course, it has its origins like every art form out there, but its beauty is the evolution to where we stand today.

My name is Jessica Marie Saul (Morales) also known as REMO. I am the owner and choreographer of the ArtofStepping.org and Remo Production Inc., which operates nationally providing interactive and exclusive programs on the Art of Steppin’.

Remo became the name that has solidified itself with the constant pursuit of the art of stepping. But before I became Remo let me take you on a ride as you delve into my thoughts, beliefs and practices that have lead me to enter a field that is dominated by one race. I have often been told that I do not belong here, that I am disrespecting an art form because of the color of my skin and the gender I am.