by Danielle Boyd | Nov 11, 2011 | News Slider
Kappa Iota Theta will present its second annual Stomp Fest Friday, Nov. 11 at 9 p.m. Two years ago, Elizabeth Hayes, a social work major from Nashville, shared her interest in creating an annual step show on campus. Inspired by the movie “Stomp the Yard,” Hayes had a new vision of bringing students together through dance and step. In November 2010, Kappa Iota Theta held its first stepping competition between social clubs on campus. “You have talent shows where everybody sings,” said Hayes. “You have Singarama where everybody dances and sings at the same time, but you don’t have anything where they really step.” Now a senior and the president of Kappa Iota Theta, the multicultural association, Hayes feels optimistic that the step show will continue to be an annual tradition that brings students together. “I was shocked and thrilled at last year’s turnout of the first competition,” said Assistant Dean of Student Intercultural Development Tenielle Buchanan. “I am expecting the teams to be bigger and better than last year.” “I’m really happy that Stomp Fest is back again,” said Hayes. “I think it’s going be great. I feel that it is something everyone can enjoy.” One thing students can expect to see different in this year’s competition is the level of creativity. Each group creates a five to seven minute storyline based on a chosen theme, which they will be judged on. The categories include creativity, uniformity, execution, crowd enthusiasm, showmanship and vocal clarity. “I expect the teams to either go hard or go home,” said Buchanan. “The expectations are high.” When asked why students should attend Stomp Fest, ...
by Madalyn Chaffin | Nov 16, 2010 | News Slider
You may be able to sing and you think you can dance, but can you step it up and “Rep Your Squad?” That’s the question Stomp Fest organizers are hoping will be answered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in the first of what is hoped to be an annual stepping competition that has Lipscomb social clubs “battling” with their feet. Kappa Iota Theta – formerly LUMA (Lipscomb University Multicultural Association) – is presenting the event in Collins Alumni Auditorium. There is no admission charge, but donations for Youth Encouragement Services will be accepted during the course of the “competition.” YES operates three centers in Nashville with the goal of providing tutoring and recreational opportunities for inner-city students, ages 6-18, both after school, on weekends and during the summer. So if you haven’t seen or participated in step competition – whose popularity was fueled on campuses by the popular “Stomp the Yard” movie – this is your chance to do so and at the same time help the city’s youngsters. In addition to YES officials, who will be making appearances, Jim Chandler — from “Woody and Jim in the Morning” on 107.5 The River – will be guest hosting. Kappa Iota Theta, with the goal of “creating intercultural ties,” sought to provide an event in which students could have fun but also learn that the organization is not simply for minority students. And already plans are under way for an expanded step competition next year. “There are only social clubs participating this year,” said Elizabeth Hayes, Kappa Iota Theta president. “We hope to incorporate independents next year and for years...
