In the Chicago steppin community and extended stepping family, Pat Clay is a beloved and deeply respected ambassador of the dance.  For over two decades, she has demonstrated a unique cominbation of joyfulness and technical precision to the dance floor, the contest floor and the classroom floor.

Pat Clay specializes in infusing new and experienced dancers with the integration of musicality, elevated technique, and engaged partnering.  Her creative instructional techniques emphasize the uniqueness of each individual's style.

A recipient of multiple awards for both her dancing (including the World's Largest Steppers Contest) and for her overall contribution as a stepping humanitarian, Ms. Clay shares her positive energy from the moment she enters the room.