ABOUT US
Executive
Board
Members
Reginald D. Sullivan
Founder & President
Reginald Dean Sullivan was raised in Phenix City, Alabama, where he learned dancing by performing at family functions. Reginald, a very talented instructor, has been dancing practically all his life. Reginald is a very gifted and talented Master of Ceremony (MC) and is known for his unique, yet simple way of engaging an audience. He is a proud father of three and a lifelong member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Reginald is a dedicated member of Cornerstone of Faith Christian Church of Atlanta. His favorite saying is “God Bless America.”
In 2007, Reginald began instructing and teaching dance on a more formal basis. His love and passion for dancing inspired him to form his own dance group, the “South Side Steppers.” The South Side Steppers were awarded the 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 ATL Club Awards’ “Hottest Dance Group” in Atlanta.
In 2008, Reginald D. Sullivan founded the South Side Steppers in Atlanta, Ga. The group has evolved and is functioning well with the motto being “Dancing Is What We Do”. There are over 75 members in this organization and they have performed throughout the southeast and locally. They are also responsible for creating more than 10 original soul line dances to date.
His vision is to put Atlanta and the South on the map when it comes to soul line dancing. He is a Choreographer, Instructor, and Founder. He is a student first and loves to learn new styles and ways of dancing.
Tracy Dunn
Vice President
Tracy Yvette Dunn is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She realized that she had an interest in organizing party events during her teenage years. While assisting her aunt, a wedding director, Tracy noticed everyone doing the Electric Slide, Cha-Cha Slide, and the Wobble. Tracy just had to learn these dances, and once learned, taught them to her family and friends.
Tracy discovered Soul Line Dancing in 2009 when she attended a line dance class with her sister at a local club. Tracy danced at that club for about a year, learning the basic steps. One night, the South Side Steppers visited the club and showed more advanced dances with a lot more energy. After watching the dancers perform, she was convinced that’s where she needed to be.
In 2011, Tracy became a member of the South Side Steppers, one of the finest and most hype groups in the Atlanta area. After 3 months of being with this group, Tracy’s welcoming and friendly spirit captured the eye of the South Side Steppers’ President. Reginald Sullivan asked her to be the Membership Coordinator (where she earned the name T-Pain). After 4 months in this position, she was asked to serve on the Executive Board, which she accepted with honor.
In 2014, Reginald Sullivan decided to make Tracy the Vice President of South Side Steppers.
After careful consideration, Tracy felt that this would be a great opportunity. In essence, she is a South Side Stepper for LIFE!
Nakisha Wall
Secretary
Nakisha “Kisha” Wall, known within SSS name as Key Lo-Lo, was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Kisha relocated to the Atlanta area in 2003 after retiring from the US Air Forces, where she served for 9 years. She has a BS in Healthcare Management and a Master’s in Business Administration with a double concentration in IT and HR. She currently works for the Government and is the owner of a property management company. Kisha has one son. She is an advocate for Sickle Cell Anemia. She is also a member of the Order Eastern Star, Modern Free and Accepted Masons of the World, Inc.
Kisha learned of the South Side Steppers when SSS members were participating in the Sickle Cell Walk in April 2012. SSS members were passing out flyers and she inquired and joined.
Kisha joined the South Side Steppers in July of 2012. She is a proud member of
Crew Twenty12! After the membership process and acceptance, Kisha was willing to help the organization in any way possible, hoping to contribute to the progress of SSS. At that time, she happily joined the SSS Membership team. Kisha has co-created two original SSS dances, along with member Tokeisha “Tokyo” Jones.
Those dances are Fragile and Fantasy. In 2021, Kisha was asked to assume the duties of Secretary for the South Side Steppers, which included becoming a member of the Executive Board. She accepted this position with pride. Kisha knows this is a huge responsibility, and she is excited and honored to move forward with the legacy created by others who have held this position.
Yolanda McCrory
Treasurer & Marketing Chair
Yolanda McCrory was born and raised in Columbus/Muscogee County Georgia. She is a graduate of Columbus High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Morris Brown College. While matriculating at Morris Brown College, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She retired from the City of Atlanta after serving 30 years in the Department of Finance.
Yolanda is very family-oriented and loves to attend family gatherings. She is the proud mother of one son, has two Goddaughters, and one Great Godson. Although she has many interests and talents, she is most passionate about service to her community and dancing. She has been engaged on some level with her passions all of her life. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., she fulfills her passion for public service. Through her membership with South Side Steppers ATL, LLC. (SSS) she fulfills her passion to dance.
Yolanda learned of SSS when, while working at the City, she decided to visit
the City-sponsored line dance class. There she met the Instructor, Jackie
Hathaway, who was a member of SSS, and taught her many dances. Upon
retiring, Yolanda wanted to continue line dancing, so she started attending the SSS class at the Riverdale Town Center, where Lisa Howard and Tawana Thomas were the instructors. She eventually began attending the weekly classes at Grown Folks. After weekly visits and meeting more of the members of SSS, she decided to pursue membership. She is now totally, SOUTH SIDE STEPPERS FOR LIFE!
Deborah Anderson
Membership Coordinator
Deborah Lynn Anderson was born on November 25. Deb, also known as “Sassy D”, is from Gurdon, a small town in Arkansas. She relocated from Houston, Texas in 2002 with her 3 children: Tony, Demarcus & Demeri. She has been employed by United Airlines, Inc. since 1987- which explains her love for travel.
Deb started Line Dancing for the sake of exercise and to lose weight. One visit to a South Side Steppers' class and she was hooked!
In January 2012, Deborah joined the South Side Steppers with the first group to undergo a six-week membership process. She is a proud member of Motto 18! After completing the membership process and acceptance, she was asked to join the Membership Team. Because of her gift to work well with others and her pleasant personality, he was later asked to serve as Membership Coordinator.
She is proud and honored to serve in this position that has such an impact on
those who seek to become members of her beloved South Side Steppers!
Valerie Wiggs
Financial Secretary
Valerie Wiggs, aka “Ms. Val” was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Valerie is a retired manager from the U. S. Postal Service, where she worked for 31 years. She is the proud mother of one son and three grandchildren.
Valerie is a graduate from the University of Maryland. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She is also a member of Electa Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Modern Free and Accepted Masons of the World, Inc. where she serves as Grand Worthy Matron.
Valerie started going to South Side Steppers classes in May 2011. She enjoyed the dancing, exercise and fellowship. In January 2012, Valerie joined the South Side Steppers as a member of the first six-week membership class, Motto 18. After completing the 6 week process she became a member in March 2012. She loves her South Side Family!!!