“AMBIENCE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS”
ALL Steppin in
Indianapolis, Indiana
Our Mission
Our mission is to sponsor the best soirees in Indy at some of the city’s most unique and exclusive venues. Ambience takes your party to places, you’ve never been before!
2024 UPCOMING EVENTS
Juneteenth Celebration
THOMAS “SPARKLE SOXX” GRIFFIN
HOST & EMCEE
Date:
Saturday, June 15th
Time:
4pm to 8pm
General Admission:
Admission is free
Where:
Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery
700 38th St,
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Gospel & Blues
“The Roots of It All”
Emcee by Thomas “Sparkle Soxx” Griffin
HOST & EMCEE
To honor Juneteenth, a nationally recognized day marking the liberation of enslaved African Americans, The Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program proudly presents a unique concert showcasing the profound connection between gospel and blues music and their significance in Black Faith, Hope, and Resilience.
Experience “Juneteenth: The Legacy of Opal Lee” as we introduce Opal Lee, affectionately known as the grandmother of Juneteenth. Join us as Opal Lee leads a reflective exploration of Juneteenth’s essence and underscores the significance of living with purpose.
When: Sunday, June 16, 2024
Time: 6 p.m. EDT
Admission: $25
VIP: $50 Pre-concert reception at 4 p.m. (VIP ticket required)
Location: Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
“Holiday on the Avenue
Soul Revue”
THOMAS “SPARKLE SOXX” GRIFFIN
HOST & EMCEE
About Us
THE HISTORY OF AMBIENCE…
The Organization now known as Ambience promoted their first event on April 27, 2002, at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis, IN. At the time their goal was to promote quality steppin parties. Victor James, Steve Perry, and Thomas Griffin were the original promoters.
In 2003 Victor James and Thomas Griffin added Debra Day to their party promoting organization. These three individuals came together and created the name “Ambience.” On May 10, 2003, the first official Ambience party took place at the Marriott (east) in Indianapolis.
In 2004 Victor James chose to move on and create his own steppin organization. That year Ambience became a mainstream party organization with less emphasis on steppin and featured members Thomas Griffin, Debra Day, Victor Day, and Carol Clark.
In 2007 Debra Day, Victor Day, and Carol Clark chose to move on to create the Day Ja’ Vu Steppers. Ambience chose this time to regroup, retool, and reorganize. Now Ambience is stronger than ever. Supported by the Ambience circle of friends and our new website. We will continue to promote quality adult parties, the unity picnic, and at least one Pure Steppin Party a year.
Thank you for supporting… Ambience
The White Party
2019
“AMBIENCE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS”
THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS…
Indianapolis is known as the Circle City, Ambience recognizes that a strong organization should be surrounded like a circle with positive aid, constructive critisim and consistant assistance. Hence the “AMBIENCE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS”, pictured below. The friends who make Ambience “soxxcess-ful”……… smile.
In 2007, to help promote ambience events and get the word out, in 2007 the circle of friends was formed. It consisted of the ticket sellers, designers, photograpers and workers that helped make ambience a popular city wide organization!
In 2008, Though some members have joined other groups and organizations the core circle of friends still works together to ensure 3 to 4 quality adult dances every year in the indpls area!
WHITE NITES OF SUMMER
WHITE NITES OF SUMMER
WHITE NITES OF SUMMER
CURRENT PURE STEPPIN’ EVENT…
Ambience (P.S.P.) Pure Steppin’ Parties…
BECAUSE OF THE DESIRE TO GROW CHICAGO STEPPIN IN THE CENTRAL INDIANA AREA , IN SEPT 2010 “AMBIENCE 317” FORMED A PARTNERSHIP WITH INDY’S HOTTEST NEW STEPPIN ORGANIZATION THE CIRCLE CITY STEPPERS [CCS]. THE CIRCLE CITY STEPPERS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF STEPPIN INSTRUCTORS CARLTON PUCKETT & NICOLE REEVES [who have trained with some of the top instructors [heavy hitters] of chicago 8count steppin] INTEND TO BRING FUN, COMRADERY & UNITY BACK TO THE INDIANAPOLIS STEPPIN COMMUNITY.
WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CIRCLE CITY STEPPERS [CCS], EACH YEAR OUR INTENTION IS TO SCHEDULE ONE OR TWO PURE STEPPIN PARTIES. THIS VISION IS ENHANCED BY OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LAFAYETTE, IN. STEPPERS PLUS STEPPERS IN CITIES LIKE GARY, CINCINNATI, DAYTON, COLUMBUS, CLEVLAND, ST. LOUIS, LOUISVILLE, DETROIT, BATON ROUGE, LAS VEGAS & LOS ANGELES.
OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO CREATE AN ANNUAL MAJOR STEPPING WEEKEND IN THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA BEGINNING IN JUNE OF 2012. OUR PLAN IS TO SHOW CASE SOME OF THE INDY’S GREAT FACILTIES AND LOCATIONS, AS WE INVITE THE ENTIRE COUNTRY TO COME TO INDIANAPOLIS THE “CROSS ROADS OF AMERICA”.
Ambience’s PHOTOS
