Step it Up NYC 2021

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Welcome to the Step it Up NYC 2021 application.

This needs to be done in ONE sitting, please make sure you have a picture of your team, and an audition video that has already been uploaded to a hosting site, so you can add it to the application easily. Each team should complete one application.

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Step It Up NYC provides young movement artists the opportunity to leverage their on-stage talents to create social change in their communities. Over 1,000 young performers participate in the citywide dance and step for a cause competition. Throughout the course of the school year, teams will compete in qualifying rounds with a series of VIRTUAL performances and online social media activities. The top 10 teams will be chosen to move forward and perform at the final showcase in June.

2021 THEME:

For this virtual season of Step it Up NYC, DYCD aims to galvanize local youth power and intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by combating and countering acts of injustice. In celebration of Juneteenth, teams will be tasked with creating space for Black imagination, innovation, and centering Black joy as they step it up for what matters.
Name of Dance Act:*
Team Social Media Handle:*
All platforms
# of performers:*
It's okay if this # changes later on. (Max. 20) SOLO ACTS are accepted
Please select your team's main dance style:*

AfricanBalletBollywoodContemporaryCulturalHip-HopInterpretiveJazzLyricalModernSalsaStep TeamTapOther
Tell us about your team*
When did it form? What are you most proud of? Etc,
How does your team rehearse during the pandemic?*
What resources/support is your team currently in need of? *
Has this team previously competed in Step it Up NYC? How far did the team advance?*

Yes - Made Top 10Yes - Auditioned, but did not make Top 10No - Never auditioned
Team Photo:*

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List the following information for each team member - Name, Age, Birthday:*
A. Performance: For this round, teams must film themselves performing a 90-second choreographed routine using the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Parade" by Beyonce. The piece should showcase the team's best moves, the clip must be uploaded to a video-hosting site (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, etc.), and the link must be copied and pasted into this application.

Click here to download "Black Parade" by Beyonce

B. Civic Engagement: Teams should also submit a video (less than 60 seconds) and let us know how they plan on stepping it up this season and creating space for Black imagination, innovation, and centering Black joy.

Note for Step Teams:

While music usage is optional for steppers, any group the chooses not to use "Black Parade" must include a chant that provides an oral history of significant people and/or an event in Black culture.

SUMMARY:

·        Create a 90-second routine

·        Record a video of your team performing the routine

·        Upload final clip to video sharing platform

·        Copy and paste link to application

·        Submit application by 3/26/21

·        Allow judges to rate performances

·        25 teams will advance to the semifinals
Upload your AUDITION PERFORMANCE to one of the following hosting sites and paste the URL link in this field - YouTube, Vimeo, DropBox, iCloud, etc.*
PERFORMANCE
Upload your CIVIC ENGAGEMENT response and paste the URL link in this field - YouTube, Vimeo, DropBox, iCloud, etc.*
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
If your video is password protected, include the password here:
Optional
HOW DO WE CONTACT YOU?
Name of Team Coach*

First NameLast Name
Coach's Email*
example@example.com
Coach's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
DYCD PROGRAM DETAILS
Is this team part of a DYCD- funded afterschool program?*

YesNo
If "yes", please complete all fields in this section. This will not affect a team's placement in the competition.
DYCD Program Type:
Agency Name:
(Ex. Grand Street Settlement, CAMBA)
Program/Site Name:
(Ex. PS 74, Mott Hall Bridges Academy)
Program Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Program Director's Name:

First NameLast Name
Program Director's E-mail:
example@example.com
Program Director's Phone Number:
DYCD Program Manager's Name:

First NameLast Name
Any questions?
Please click the submit button below to complete your audition registration.

If you have any questions during the registration process, email stepitup@dycd.nyc.gov.
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