Stomping The Yard...NPHC Hop Off ( Event Coverage Post)

In "Stomp The Yard" , America was introduced to the popular art of step. Starring Chris Brown, Megan Ford and many more talented actors and actresses, the art of step was brought to mainstream hip hop culture, challenging college/university greek organizations nationwide to step up and Stomp The Yard.

In an effort to Stomp the Yard of Old Dominion University, the Notorious ODU NPHC stepped up to the challenge. On, Tuesday, February__ from 12pm-2pm in the Webb University Center House of Blue cafe,the ODU NPHC hosted their first annual NPHC Hop-Off.

With the hottest beats and freshest moves of the layest musical hits and artist, the lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and the dignified men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Inc. stomped the yard competing for the title of Hop-Off winner.

Judged on the basis of creativity, dificulty, crowd participation and skill, each organization performed a 2-5 minute Hop showcasing their organization pride. First up were the lovely ladies of the Kappa Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. With 5 performers, these ladies showcsed true style and elegance.

Immediately following the AKA's were the young men of their brother fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha. Hopping with excited these young men showed what happens in the "gorilla zoo" ( hop theme).

Next, were the divas of Delta Sigma Theta. Dressed in sorority colors, red, white and black, these ladies represented with fresh moves, cute costumes, and innovative performance props. Their performance was quite entertaining.

And then came the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sticking with their theme of " a college party" the Zeta's did simple but classic steps honoring the fraternity's of the NPHC and encouraging crowd participation.

Lastly were the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Performing with percission and heart, these young men wooed the crowd sneaking in a seductive performance for the ladies of the audience.

The Hop-Off was a great success. Concluding the annual event, the judges announced the winners. In first place were the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc and in second place were the ladies of Delta Sigma Thea Sorority Incorporated.

Wanna see more of the men and women of the Notorious NPHC? Attend the NPHC sponsored Stomp The Yard step showcase scheduled for March 28th at 7pm in the Ted Constant Convocation Center.