About this Event
Join your Host "Ms. Coko" and the Unified Steppers of Texas for "The Big Texas Throwdown - Chocolate Ball", JULY 1-4, 2021 in San Antonio TX on the Beautiful Downtown Riverwalk! You're sure to enjoy an weekend of Love, Family & Dancing for all type of Dancers!
Themed events include Thu “Pajama Set" featuring the Sexy DJ Sizzle! Fri, “Daytime Dusties Set” with Chicago’s Legendary “Myron The R. Robinson”, Fri “Welcome Meet and Greet Western Set”, Sat “Multiple Workshops” featuring a "Walkers Exclusive class, taught by the Phenom Drewry Alexander", Sat Main Event Semi-Formal "Chocolate Ball", w/DJ "Shorty Smooth", with Live Performances by recording Artistt"Chris Youngblood". Sun “A Talk with the Legendary Dr. Reggie Miles”, and finally Sun "Farewell Lunch Set" featuring Texas DJ's!
(5) parties for an Early Bird All Access Weekend Pass price of only $89.00 includes ALL Workshops, thru January 30, 2021. All Access Weekend Passes are $109.00 after January, 2021!
ALL WORKSHOPS "FREE" WITH ALL ACCESS PASS!!!
Hourly Prize Giveaways!
Special Elite Chocolate Ball DJ's are "DJ Shorty Smooth" from "Ooh So Smooth Radio, "DJ Myron Robinson" from Chicago’s Legendary “Blue Note”, "DJ Sizzle" from North Carolina, 2020Chocolate Ball Pioneer Awardee from DBJ Productions, DJ Jo’el, Dallas, DJ Greenwood, Houston, DJ Q, Houston, DJ Lendy,k Houston and our resident House DJ, "DJ Ron G" from WSAN Radio. And Special Guest "DJ Stetch", Swagga and Lace.
Media Coverage by "Latika Billups", Talking Tea with Tika, "Dee Dee Huff", WSAN Radio, and "Stretch Alex", Swagga and Lace!
Workshops Include:
(3) Hour Mega "Steppin" Workshop featuring WLSC Winners “Kevin Doc Dockery”, "Vicki Henning" and “Drew Alexander“. Along with Steppers Ball "Sarah Teagle", Atlanta GA, and Steppers University "Yvette O'Donnell", Chicago IL.
"LineDance" with Toni Armstead, San Antonio Soul
**"TuTu Zumba for a Cause", with Yvette O'Donnell, Chicago, Benefitting "Ask the Lonely"
"Steppin 4 Beginners", with Sarah Teagle, SteppersBall.Com and “Kevin Doc Dockery”
**"DJ Forum", with Shorty Smooth, Myron Robinson, DJ Sizzle, Stretch Alex and Ronald Gordon, WSAN Radio
"Walkers Exclusive", with the Phenon Drewry Alexander, with Performances by "Chris Youngblood"!!!
**"A Talk with the Legendary Dr. Reggie Miles, " Hosted by Mona Echard, MOEC Concepts
**MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE ONE'S"
ALL WORKSHOPS ”FREE” WITH PURCHASE OF ALL-ACCESS PASS!
Special Performance by "Chris Youngblood, So in Love"!!!
2021 Chocolate Ball Award Receipients:
"TrailBlazer Award" presented to ”Latika Billups”, Talking Tea with Tika and Ooh So Smooth Radio, Atlanta GA.
"Pioneers Award" presented to “Maurice Thomas”, Not Your Fashion Icon, Chicago IL.
Host Hotel is the Laquinta Inn & Suites Downtown Riverwalk. $159 plus tax nightly rate (max (4) ppl per room. Includes Daily Full Hot Breakfast.
TO BOOK:
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta/san-antonio-texas/la-quinta-san-antonio-riverwalk/overview?brand_id=LQ&checkInDate=7/01/2021&checkOutDate=7/05/2021&group_code=CG8370
Or Call 800-753-3757, Group Code "Unified Steppers of Texas". Group rate valid thru June 1, 2021!
Vendor Opportunities also availabe, see pricing below! POC is Ms. Coko, 210-393-0139, . CALL BEFORE PURCHASING FOR APPROVAL!!!
For additional information contact "Coko Hardnett" at 210-393-0139 or , on FB at Angela Coko Hardnett.
*SPONSORED BY: ASK THE LONELY, WSAN RADIO, WALMART, COKO PRODUCTIONS, OOH SO SMOOTH RADIO, BLING IT, LET'S DANCE SAN ANTONIO, CAKES BY "DEB", THE SAN ANTONIO STEPPERS ALLIANCE AND HEAVENLY CREATIONS CATERING!!
**A PORTION OF PROFITS WILL GO TO THE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION "ASK THE LONELY"!!**
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
21 & Up!
Is Outside Food or Drink Allowed?
NO, Outside Food or Drink permitted! Cash Bar Available Fri-Sat!
Complimentary Food & Adult Beverages are available Daily in the Hospitality Suite, 15th Floor!
Hors' Douvres will be served at Saturday Nights Main Event! Lunch will be served at Sunday Farewell Set.
Nearest places to Eat?
Denny's in adjacent parking lot. 100's of restuarants within walking distance! Guides will be provided in your Welcome Packets!
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
No Rental Car Needed. Uber/Lyft or Airport Shuttle to Hotel best option. Discounted Parking is available for Chocolate Ball Attendees at the host hotel, Daily Parking $11.00.
What is there to do in the area?
Plenty to see and do as you are located directly on the World Famous San Antonio Riverwalk. Hotel is across the street from the Rivercenter Mall, hundreds of Restaurant, The Historic Alamo is walking distance. Denny's restaurant across parking lot. Area Guides will be provided in your Welcome Packets!
What is proper Chocolate Ball Attire?
Thursday Night - "Pajama Set" - Tasteful Pj's
Friday - “Daytime Dusties Set” (What's Ur Shirt Say?)
Friday Night - "Meet & Greet" - Western Wear (Hat's, Boots & Buckles)
Saturday - "Tutu Zumba 4 a Cause: - Tutu's any Color
"Chocolate Ball" - Semi-Formal (Chocolate, Caramel & Cream) ABSOLUTELY STEPPER SHARP!!
Sunday - "Farewell Lunch" - Rep Your City, (Group/Club Tees/Shirts)
How do I Book Hotel Rooms and what's the Maximum Occupancy?
Call the LaQuinta Inn & Suites group reservation line at 866-527-1498 Option#1, rate available thru June 1, 2021!! Use Group Code: "Unified Steppers of Texas"
A maximum of (4) ppl per room!
Complimentary Daily Breakfast Included!
LaQuinta Inn & Suites, 303 Blum Street, San Antonio TX
What Airport should I fly into?
San Antonio International Airport is the closest located approximately 20 minutes from host hote.
Austin International Airport is approximately 1 hour away.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
La Quinta Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk, 303 Blum Street, San Antonio, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 300.00