Possible Clues:

• Study backward about part of U.S. for step-taker
• One can get red round for the 24 across (6)
• One taking steps
• Suggestion of Ginger in red can, perhaps?
• Reindeer found in Jordan? Certainly
• Not on the ball but at it
• One in the same team as, say, Rudolf Nureyev?
• Certain Christmastime courser
• Astaire or Rogers
• That's one you may get at the end of 29 across