The 16th Annual Big StepOff 2021

4525 Oak Street,Kansas City MO 64111

29 August, 2021

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The KC 2Step’ Community takes pride and passion as we continue to provide a platform for this KC Ballroom dance! #TheBigStepOffCompetion Come and experience of some of the best Kansas City 2Step contestants lined up and READY for a chance to "place" 1st, 2qnd, 3rd of this year’s Big StepOff 2Step Competition!!!  De Barker Bio: Contest Coordinator/Host/Producer for The Big StepOff- Kansas City Ballroom 2Step Contest from 2003 through 2018 http://www.kcdance.com/Dancing/TwoSteppinFinal_20120930.asp http://www.kcdance.com/dancing/TwoSteppinDocAnd_2003.asp http://www.kcdance.com/dancing/twosteppinfinal_20051217.asp http://www.kcdance.com/dancing/TwoSteppin_FundRaiserPas.asp http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGHL93HcGgA   Serves in the capacity Choreographer/Dance Instructor/Promoter/Producer/Event Planner/Hostess of various Health & Fitness, Tom Joyner Morning Show in KC, Anniversary Celebrations, Wedding Receptions, Store Grand Openings, Back-to-school events, Block Parties and so many other community events.  Founder and former CEO of Non-profit Dance Organization (The KC Coolers) Served as Chief Choreographer/Head Instructor of The KC Coolers, Kooler Kidz and DeUnyt Dance Groups for over 7 years Present CEO and Chief Choreographer of Kansas City’s Own, DeUnyt (The 1st R & B Soul Line Dance Performance group of KC as they have performed choreographed routines all over the U.S.) Present CEO and Chief Choreographer/Head Instructor of I.D.W.D. (I Dance With De) showcasing R & B Soul Line Dance & 2Step choreographed routines all over the U.S. www.idwdproductions.com Introduced Line Dance and 2-Step classes to Parks & Recreation Community Centers, Church programs and other neighborhood centers. Paved the way for the KCK Line Dance and 2Step instruction. Started the 2Step and Line Dance Graduations/Certifications. CPR Certified, Certified Aerobics Instructor, Certified Silver Sneakers Instructor – Senior Citizen Aerobics, Certified Group Fitness Instructor Accommodations/ Award of Recognition for Healthy Lifestyle through dance from The Tom Joyner Morning Show Accommodations/ Award of Recognition for Healthy Lifestyle through dance from The U.S. Department of the Army Accommodations/ Award of Recognition for Healthy Lifestyle through dance from Mayor of Kansas City (May 1, 2007 until May 2, 2011) – Mark Funkhouser (1st Lady award 2011) Humanitarian Award of Recognition for Healthy Lifestyle through dance from UC Star Awards of Baltimore, Maryland 2012 Has orchestrated numerous Dance routines to be displayed and noted at various concerts, events, radio interviews and some additional television coverage as well. BS Degree, Physical Sciences, Statistical Emphasis, California State University, Flt. BS Degree, Computer Informations Systems, DeVry University