Elevate The Art. Expand The Opportunity.
To provide a national platform that celebrates the art and culture of stepping while developing leaders, creating access and strengthening communities.
About The Stompdown
More Than
A Competition.
The Stompdown is a national platform where stepping, education, leadership and community come together—creating opportunities for teams across generations to be seen, celebrated and developed.
Who we are
A National
Stage With
A Purpose.
The Stompdown began in Tallahassee, Florida, in 2006 as a new stage for non-Divine Nine Greek step teams that did not have access to the existing university homecoming competition.
That first event grew into The Nation’s Largest Step Championship—bringing elementary, middle school, high school, independent and Greek teams from across the country into one competitive platform.
Today, The Stompdown reaches beyond competition. Its festival experiences connect teams, families, educators, artists, businesses and community leaders through culture, development and shared opportunity.
What guides us
Mission.
Vision.
Every Team Deserves A Stage.
To build a nationally recognized movement where step teams of every generation and affiliation can compete, grow and connect through excellence.
Our impact
Four Forces.
One Movement.
Every Stompdown experience is designed around the values that have shaped the organization from the beginning.
Competition
A championship platform that challenges teams to bring excellence, discipline and originality to the stage.
Education
College, career and professional-development opportunities that prepare participants for life beyond performance.
Leadership
Experiences that build confidence, teamwork, responsibility and the courage to create new opportunities.
Community
A shared space for students, families, schools, organizations, businesses and supporters to connect.
Who takes the stage
Every Stage.
Every Generation.
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Independent
Greek
One shared purpose
Built To
Create Impact.
The Stompdown includes both a business organization and a nonprofit foundation, working across events, youth empowerment, education and community engagement.
The Stompdown LLC
The brand and event organization behind The Stompdown’s national competition and festival experiences.
The Stompdown Foundation
Established in 2017, the nonprofit foundation advances youth empowerment, educational opportunity and community impact.
The journey
Built From
Purpose.
The First Stage
The Non-Pan-Hellenic Greek Step Off launches in Tallahassee to create a platform for non-Divine Nine Greek step teams.
The Foundation
The Stompdown Foundation is established to extend the mission through youth, education and community-focused work.
The National Festival
The movement comes to Daytona Beach for a three-day festival anchored by The Stompdown National Championship Step Show.
Experience
The Movement.
Join teams, families and supporters in Daytona Beach for The Stompdown Festival, January 22–24, 2027.