Sax solo: One of the members of the Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performs a solo on the saxophone. He was accompanied by the drum players in the background. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

High-knees: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Red and black: The Gateway Highsteppers give it all they got during their performance. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Leave it to the professionals: One of the coaches performs alongside director LaVeda Davis in their own routine. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Big energy: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Small turnout, big enthusiasm: There were only a small handful of students that attended the step show in White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021. Although the crowd was small, the performers still put on a great show.

I’m looking at you: MC Tres points at the camera while interacting with the crowd. MC Tres and A-Game performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Get into it: The Gateway Highsteppers perform amazing drill techniques. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Feel the beat: Drummers perform alongside the step team. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Shake those poms: The “minis” had their own special routine. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Dynamic duo: MC Tres (front) and A-Game (back) performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021. They performed their own original songs.

Little drummer boy: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Clean lines: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team is based out of Kansas City, Kansas. They performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Good vibes: MC Tres and A-Game performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021. They performed their own original songs.

Walk the stage: MC Tres is a rapper who often performs at colleges. He performed at the event in White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Spittin’ bars: A-Game performs alongside MC Tres at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021. A-Game joined forces with MC Tres in 2016.

Whip my hair: One of the Gateway Highsteppers whips her hair during the performance. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Twist and step: One of the Gateway Highsteppers feels the beat. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Looking good: One of the Gateway Highsteppers moves to the rhythm. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Say it like you mean it: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Drop it low: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

KC proud: The team is led by director LaVeda Davis and co-director Darian Nave. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Attention: The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Loud and proud: One of the Gateway Highsteppers gives it all she’s got during the performance. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Leave it to the professionals: LaVeda Davis, director of the Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team, does a step routine of her own. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.

Strike a pose. Team members of all ages pose during their performance. The Gateway Highsteppers Drill Team performed at White Concert Hall on Sept. 16, 2021.