
The
South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble was
established in 1980 by former Chicago Public School teacher,
Arthur Robertson with only 4 members (Curtis Davis, Randall
Robertson, Kevin Ray, and Darrell Jones). Today the organization
has a membership count of 300+, ranging from ages 9-21. The
team sees 99.5% of its high school students graduate, and
nearly all go to college or technical school, breaking a cycle
of poverty. The group was designed as an alternative to gang
activity, high school drop outs, and teen pregnancy. The group
offers young people an opportunity to develop self-esteem,
self-discipline, goals for their future, and a chance to travel.
The
team's unique marching style and precession allowed them to
perform all over the United States and abroad. The South Shore
Drill Teams repertoire includes contemporary music, jazz,
hip-hop, modern dance numbers and more.
Today
the South Shore Drill Team has achieved far more than what
Mr. Robertson could ever imagine. To date the team has won
countless awards for their unique style of drills and continues
to win top honors at parades and special events. Visit the
25 Years of Uniforms Gallery..
“"The
South Shore Drill Team, is one of the most influential youth
organizations in the City of Chicago."” - Richard
M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago
The South Shore Drill Team Performs Throughout the Country
and Overseas”
Wins Numerous Awards
• Casablanca, Morocco - North Africa
• Indiana, Indianapolis
• St. Paul, Minnesota
• Winona, Minnesota
• Buxton, Ontario, Canada
• Kentucky Derby, Churchille Downs, Louisville Kentucky
• Detroit, Michigan
• Gucci Fashion Show
• NBA Half-Time Performances
• Fiesta Bowl - Phoenix, Arizona
• Pittsburg, Pennsylvania Thanksgiving
• 1st Place winners of the Bud Billiken Parade since
1985
• Appeared in Paramount Pictures “Ferris Bueller’s
Day Off”
• Eight Time Illinois State Champions
• Highlight of the Wisconsin Dells, end of Summer Festival,
and more….
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