Bio
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ABOUT US
West Powelton Entertainment CAPTURES THE MASSES WITH MUSIC
It all started in 1991 when four girls from the neighborhood presented an idea to Mrs. Elsie Wise. Seeing that there was a need for the youth in the area to have a safe place to spend time after school instead of fighting she began the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad. The program not only taught stepping and drumming but it also instilled discipline, respect and pride in the community. It emphasized the importance of education and family not just the ones you were born in but the one they became. The work she began so many years ago continues today under the direction of her grandson Antione Mapp, her vision is now a legacy that continues to grow keeping those same values of discipline, teamwork, and self-respect.
Currently, in our 33st season, we have been blessed with the opportunity to perform all over the country making history as we go. We were the first Drumline to perform at Battle of the Bands and one of the first to perform at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. We have won local, state, and national championships and currently serve as the official drumline for the Philadelphia 76ers performing at half-time since 2013.
The team has earned the nickname “The Hardest Working Drumline” because the team practices over 12 hours a week and performs at over 15 events whether it is a parade or celebrating a special event with one of our fans we bring a beat with a strong flavor that cannot be illustrated, with radical footwork and bold body movements unmatched by anyone, all of that combined with application to every detail is evidence of the passion that these young men and women have.
​We will continue to offer a safe place for the youth and high-energy entertainment for those in the community because the vision that Mrs. Elsie had so many years ago has become a legacy that will continue to carry out the same core values.
Our Awards and Achievements
Awards and Achievements:
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In 2011 and 2015 at the Drill team Awards they received awards for Best Bass Line, Best Drum Line, Best Parade Corp, Performer of the Year and Nominee for best Quad Line.
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In 2017 won Drum Line of the Year for Drumline Live at the Merriam Theater.
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In 2019 Won a Emmy Award at the NATAS Mid-Atlantic Chapter with the story Season of Giving “The Sixers Stixers Story.
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Proclamation from the State Senator Vince Hughes.
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Proclamation from Philadelphia's Mayor's Office
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Proclamation from Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's office
Notable Performances
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​The Philadelphia Special Olympics, Spring Games
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The Philadelphia Eagles Superbowl Championship Parade
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Biden Rally with Barak Obama
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Philadelphia Union Home Games
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New Jersey Devils Hockey Games
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Philadelphia Soul’s Games
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The Red Heart Ball at the Marriott
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Penn Halftime Football and Basketball games
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The Phillies World Series Championship Parade
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In front of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor at the opening of the National Constitution Center
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Amateur Night at the Apollo
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America Got Talent
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Governor Edward Rendell's Inaugural Parade
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Philadelphia's Welcome to America Fourth of July Parade
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The Pennsylvania Black Caucus in Washington DC
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The Mummer's New Year’s Day Parade which they won 3 Time Championships with the Murray Comic club
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The UniverSOUL Circus,
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Opening for Boyz2Men & Nsync