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**Accomplishments**

Effective December 2013 I Maria A Cephas  resigned from my role as Vice President and Instructor of Stylistic Steppers, LLC

I enjoyed every moment of my 7  years there and forged many friendships and memories that I will never ever forget and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of your Love, Respect and Support…

However the time has come for me to move forward. 

God has and always will order my footsteps and it is HE who is leading me into 2014 and beyond!!

With that being said……I Introduce to you my new organization MAC Steppers, LLC (Maria A Cephas…Making Amazing Changes)!!

Please enjoy our website  and stay connected with us on Facebook  & Twitter as we step out on FAITH & N2 our Destiny!!

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face;

the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,

may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

I pray for nothing but the best and that God continues to bless you & I so that we may be a blessing to others!

Sincerely Maria A Cephas

Founding President of MAC Steppers, LLC

Feel free to enjoy some of my accomplishments and contributions (with the help of others)

to the Steppin' Community past & present.

 

Click the red box below to view our photo gallery, and be entertained by the images that coincide with the timeline.

 

 MAKING AMAZING CHANGES®

2017

8/2017 MAC Steppers Lead Instructor "Workshop Conductor for Tri-State Steppers 3rd Annual Steppers Weekend" Philadelphia, PA

7/2017 MAC Steppers Lead Instructor  "Workshop Conductor for Jacksonville Jazzy Steppers July Jam" Jacksonville, FL

5/2017 MAC Steppers Host Steppers Set at "Gigi's Music Café Introduced DJ B'Nice" Sunrise, FL

2/2017 MAC Steppers Demo Team Entertainment for Miami VA Healthcare System Black History Program Miami, FL

1/2017  3rd Annual MAC Steppers Weekend Experience Marriott  North Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

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2016

10/2016 Surprise guest & Entertainment  for Ms Sharon Saulters 60th Birthday Celebration Philadelphia, PA

8/2016 MAC Steppers Lead Instructor Workshop Conductor for Tri-State Steppers 2nd Annual Steppres Weekend Philadelphia, PA

7/2016 MAC Steppers host Steppers Set (Special guest DJ New Wave Atlanta, GA) Krave restaurant & Lounge SUnrise, FL

7/2016 MAC Steppers Host Bon Voyage Party for attendees of Oh So Smooth  Cruise VFW post #8195 West Park, FL

6/2016 MAC Steppers Supporting the Foundation for Sickle Cell Disease Research 10th Anniversary. Fundraiser (Dance Party) Broward COunty Convention Center Ft Lauderale, FL

1/2016  2nd Annual MAC Steppers Weekend Experience Double Tree by Hilton Palm Beach Gardens, FL

 

2015

12/2014-1/2015  1st Annual MAC Steppers Weekend Experience Sheraton Cypress Creek Ft. Lauderdale, FL

11/2015 MAC Steppers & Ladies of Soul host "Soul Player's Ball Gala" Club Tropical Hallandale Beach, FL 

10/2015 MAC Steppers, LLC name change to The Heart of MAC, LLC

9/2015 MAC Steppers Workshop Conductor for Unified Steppers of Texas "Purple Passion Weekend San Antonio, TX

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8/2015 MAC Steppers Lead Instructor Workshop Conductor for Tri-State Steppers 2nd Annual Steppres Weekend Philadelphia, PA

3/2015 MAC steppers host Steppers Set & 50th Birthday Celebration for Seanta McClendon at Waterfalls Restaurant & Lounge Sunrise, FL

5/2015 MAC Steppers & Jim Berry Host "Steppin on the Bay Impromptu Memorial Day Party, VFW Miami, FL

5/2015 MAC Steppers joins forces with Adult Steppers Spring Break Weekend: Host Steppers Set & Sightseeing Cruise on the Historical Jungle Queen River Boat Ft Lauderdale, FL

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2014

11/2014 MAC Steppers host Shades of Autumn Steppers Set Infujion Lounge Sunrise, FL

10/2014 Philly Elite Steppers Welcomed Home Lead Instructor Maria to Instruct Chicago Steppin Classes: Philadelphia, PA & New Jersey

9/2014 Walk to End Lupus (Lupus Foundation of America) Charity Event, Parrot Jungle Island Miami, FL

4/2014 Featured Steppin company for Video "I Feel the Love" by Recording Artist Kevin Mozel

4/2014 Co Host Bon Voyage Party for TWSGA Annual Steppers Cruise Pembroke Park, Fl

1/2014 Founded MAC STEPPERS, LLC 

1/2014 Class Launch Fortunes Restaurant & Lounge Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

1/2014 Launch Party for MAC Steppers, LLC Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

 

2013

12/2013 Resigned from Stylistic Steppers, LLC

​10/2013 Teen Workshop for Black Motivated Women Network; Broward County Teen Summit. Ft. Lauderdale, FL

9/2013 Demo Performance Mulcare Annual Fashion Show Hollywood, Fl.

9/2013 Named forever reigning Queen over Steppers Labor Day Ball Atlanta, Ga

9/2013 Workshop GirlTime Ladies Leisure Event Miami Gardens, Fl

7/2013 Classes began for the Youth at Palm Center 4 the Arts Hallandale, Fl

5/2013 6th Annual Steppin N2 Sistahood (Ladies Day Out Experience) Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

4/2013 Team participating in annual overnight cancer fundraiser Relay for Life Hollywood, Fl

4/2013 Opening performance for Chico De Barge BB Kings West Palm Beach, Fl

3/2013 Co-Host Jazz in the Gardens Meet & Greet Steppers Set Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

3/2013 Performance at Jazz in the Gardens Celebrity Press Party & Reception Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, FL

 

2012

12/2012 Received Proclamation from City of Ft. Lauderdale at the 8th Annual Black & Red Affair Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, FL

12/2012  Host 8th Annual Black & Red Affair Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

9/2012 Crowned Queen of Steppers Labor Day Ball Weekend Atlanta, Ga

9/2012 Demo & Workshop for L.O.V.E Couples Ministry D.A.N.C.E. Workshop Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

7/2012 Dance performance for Arthur & Debra Martineau wedding nuptials (hailed as South Beach's wedding of the year. Filmed by the TV show "Say Yes to the Dress

6/2012 Performance on stage accompanying Recording Artist Freddie Jackson at Kappa Alpha Psi's Annual Black & WHite Ball Broward County Convention Center Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

5/2012 Voted May Stylish Stepper- People's Choice (Steppers Sharp)  High Steppers

5/2012 5th Annual Steppin N2 Sistahood (Ladies Day Out Experience) Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

4/2012 Demo & Workshop for Healthy Kids Day at L A Lee Family Center Ft. Lauderdale, FL

1/2012 Workshop for Married Couples Ministries Chat & Chew Event New Mt Olive Church Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

1/2012 Launch Steppin N2 Recovery dance sessions Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

 

2011

12/2011 Host 7th Annual Black & Red Affair Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

9/2011 Performance & Sponsor of the Diamond in the Rough Play Miami, FL

6/2011 Co-host Professionals partying for a purpose, benefiting Youth Survivor's Foundation, Inc and Prostate Cancer Sheraton Hotel Hollywood, Fl

5/2011 4th Annual Steppin N2 Sistahood Event Bahia Mar Resort & Yachting Club Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

3/2011 SS, LLC takes Steppin to the Island of Bermuda through collaboration with The Sabor Dance School (Bermudasalsa.com) training Bermuda's best instructors via SKYPE

2010

12/2010 Host 6th Annual Black & Red Affair New Port Beachside Hotel & Resort Miami Beach, Fl

10/2010 2Cute Curves Fall Fashion preview portion benefits SS,LLC Black & Red Affair New Port Beachside Hotel & Resort Miami Beach, Fl

9/2010 Contestant in the World's Largest Steppers Contest, Competing in the Original Out of Towners Category Chicago, IL

5/2010 Host Memorial Day Weekend National Dance Convention with Majestic Gents of Chicago, IL Sunrise, FL

5/2010 Host 3rd Annual Steppin N2 Sistahood Event (Ladies Day Out Experience) New Port Beachside Hotel & Resort Miami Beach, Fl.

4/2010 Co Host Upscale Old School Party Featuring recording Artist Mr. C Casper the Slide Man Dania Jai Alai Dania Beach, FL

3/2010 Workshop 2010 Little Miss Fashionista (scholarship fundraiser) Sponsored by PI Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. African Heritage Cultural Center Miami, Fl

3/2010 Co host Upscale Old School Party and Opening performance (singing) featuring Harold Melvin's Bluenotes Dania Jai Alai Dania Beach, Fl 

3/2010 Accompany R & B recording Artist K'Jon on stage Jazz in the Gardens Concert (over 40,000 people in attendance)

 

2009

12/2009 Host 5th Annual Black & Red Ball Meet & Greet Set Prime Atlantis Hallandale Beach, Fl

11/2009 Community Outreach: Feed the homeless Hollywood, Fl

2008

12/2008 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Dancing with the Stars and Christmas Gala Signature Grand Sunrise, FL

11/2008 Training began for members of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Dancing with the Stars contest

5/2008 Co host Kickoff Party Bank Atlantic Center Sunrise, Fl Memorial Day Weekend Dance Convention

5/2008 Host 2nd Annual Steppin N2 Sistahood event (Ladies Day Out Experience Pembroke Pines, Fl

4/2008 Launch of Orange County Stylistic Steppers (President Candy Downs & VP Tish Robinson)

1/2008 Interview by Miami Herald Newspaper

2007

11/2007 Community Outreach: Entertainment workshop & fed Children of Miami Opa Locka, Fl

11/2007 Stage performance for R & B Artist Rachel Brown at Steve Harvey Funkfest Concert Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

11/2007 Maria awarded 3 additional contracts from individual middle schools in Palm Beach County to instruct Chicago Style Steppin Palm Beach, Fl

11/2007 Community Outreach (Rally's food truck) The On It Foundation at NASCAR Miami Homestead Speedway Homestead, Fl

11/2007 Launch of Steppin N2 Sistahood event (Ladies Day Out Experience) Millennium Ballroom Hallandale Beach, Fl

8/2007 Co host Seaside Soiree' Labor Day Weekend W/ Guidance Consortium: Favor'd Productions, Island Steppers Special Entertainment Mr C  the Slide Man Casper, Ollie Woodson & Comedian Lightfoot Bahia Mar Resort Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Fl

8/2007 Launch Adult Steppin sessions West Palm Beach, Fl

7/2007 Entertainment Zo's Summer Groove Weekend Event Bayside Miami Beach, FL

6/2007 Maria awarded 6 contracts from individual Middle Schools in Palm Beach County, Florida to teach Chicago Style Steppin to a diverse group of kids (Per County this was the 1st time achievement for a new vending company) Students were trained during 2007-2008 school year. Received the highest scores possible for the implementation of her training module, making her the 1st Steppin Instructor to spearhead this task.

5/2007 Performance opening for Jeffrey Osborne & Tamia Concert Miami, Fl

5/2007 Maria (SS, LLC) Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation; Out of School Programs and the students of Palm Beach County Middle Schools stepped into the History Books. The county approved her class module plan within 24 hours of submission 

 

2006

12/2006 Introduced to the public Jr. Steppers at South Florida Steppers 2nd Annual Black & Red Ball Blue Moon Restaurant Miami, Fl

12/2006 Workshop Couples Ministry for Fountains Church Pembroke Pines, Fl

11/2006 Thanksgiving Entertainment for families & Disabled Adults Ft. Lauderdale, Fl

7/2006 Birthday Party Entertainment for Charles Johnson (Florida Marlins Baseball Player)  Cooper City, Fl

6/2006 Entertainment & workshop for Tri- County Church Couples Ministry Convention Doral Golf & Spa Doral, Fl

5/2006 Collaboration with Favor'd Production Majestic Gents, Kick off Party Memorial Day Weekend National Dance Convention Miami Beach, Fl

 

2005

12/2005 Committee member of South Florida Steppers 1st Annual Black & Red ball Hallandale Beach, Fl

9/2005 Entertainment at Fontainebleau Hotel Miami, Fl

8/2005 Entertainment at the Eden Rock Hotel Miami, FL

Summer 2005 Joined forces with Jim Berry's South Florida Steppers in learning & instructing the Art of Chicago Style Steppin South Florida

 

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