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Audition for the chance to step around the world! Annual Company Auditions will be held May 22–23, 2027.

Step Afrika!, the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, will host its Annual Company Auditions on May 22–23, 2027, at Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring, Maryland. To audition for the 2027–2028 season, complete the Dancer Audition Form below. Applications are open year-round. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact auditions@stepafrika.org.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Step Afrika! is looking for professionals with both talent and a strong work ethic. Accomplished performers in stepping, tap, West African dance, modern dance, and/or hip-hop are encouraged to audition, as are those with strengths in acting, drumming, and singing. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Step Afrika! offers competitive salaries, health benefits, vacation time, and extensive national and international touring opportunities. Teaching and leading arts education programs are also a significant part of the Company’s work.
The Company hires full-time and part-time dancers for annual contracts beginning in August. New hires must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC, by August 1, 2027.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Step Afrika!’s Annual Company Auditions will take place May 22–23, 2027, at Maryland Youth Ballet (926 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910). Check-in begins Saturday at 2:00 pm, and auditions begin promptly at 2:30 pm. Callbacks will be held Sunday from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Applicants should plan to be available both days. Be prepared to present prepared pieces and learn new choreography! Additional details will be provided to applicants who complete the audition form below.

Dancer Audition Form

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Please upload your Resume:*
PLEASE INCORPORATE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR DANCE TRAINING AND BACKGROUND, SPECIFYING ASSOCIATED GENRES AND YEARS, IN ADDITION TO HIGHLIGHTING ANY PERTINENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE.
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Please provide a link to your Dance Reel (optional):
Please provide a brief description of your dance training/experience. Include genre and years of experience.*
Do you have experience as a DJ?*
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Do you have experience teaching or working with children?*
NOTE: TEACHING AND LEADING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS A LARGE PART OF STEP AFRIKA!’S WORK
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If yes, what experience do you have teaching or working with children?
How did you find out about Step Afrika!'s auditions?*
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I agree to the Photo/Video Release policy
Recording by any means (photographing, streaming, audio taping or videotaping) of Step Afrika’s auditions is prohibited, except by an authorized agent for official purposes. Violators risk confiscation of their equipment and/or removal from the premises.
By entering the premises, you consent to interviews, photography, audio recordings, video recordings and their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, Web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, or any other purpose by Step Afrika! and its affiliates and representatives. You release Step Afrika!, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings.
By entering the premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment of royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, Webcasting, televising, or other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, Webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Step Afrika! or the person or entity designated to do so by Step Afrika!
Liability*
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CONSENT
I understand by signing this release, Step Afrika!, their officers and employees shall not be held responsible under any circumstances whatsoever for what happens to me, while participating in any activities during Step Afrika’s auditions. In the event of illness, or injury, I hereby authorize staff members of Step Afrika! to obtain medical assistance or any other appropriate treatment for the named participant. If medical/surgical care is obtained, I will not hold Step Afrika! responsible or liable for the judgment.
COVID-19
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19; and hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless Step Afrika, their officers and employees, of and from any injury to me resulting from being exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my attendance at Step Afrika’s auditions (including claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Step Afrika!, their officers and employees).

Audition for the chance to step around the world! Annual Company Auditions will be held May 22–23, 2027.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

WHAT WE OFFER:

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Dancer Audition Form

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We are not accepting individual touring applications at this time!