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  • Apply Here!  DEADLINE:  December 12, 2025

    Welcome to the Step it Up NYC 2026 application.

    Note:  This application needs to be done in one sitting (you will not be able to save and return to the application).  In addition to answering all of the required fields, you will also have to submit a group photo.  Please make sure you have a digital file of this photo ready before starting this application. Each team should complete one application.  

    MORE ABOUT STEP IT UP NYC

    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 this 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 in-person performances and online social media activities. The top ten teams will be chosen to move forward and perform at the final showcase in June. 

    2026 THEME

    Self Chosen!  For this year, we are asking for teams to think about, survey and engage with their communities to identify the most pressing issue and to develop a comprehensive social impact campaigned aimed at addressing it!

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  • Performance
    For this round, teams must perform a ninety-second choreographed routine.  The piece should showcase the team's best moves. Please view the landing page for all audition dates to make sure you mark your calendars!

    Civic Engagement
    Teams must submit a written response explaining how they plan to:

    • Identify an issue of importance in your community 
    • Help create social change by developing a campaign to address this issue

     

    Summary

    • Submit this application by the close of 12/12/25
    • Create a 90-second routine and be prepared to perform in person by 1/24/26
  • HOW DO WE CONTACT YOU? 

  • DYCD PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Please click the submit button below to complete your audition registration.

    If you have any questions during the registration process, email Jeremy Syrop at jsyrop@dycd.nyc.gov 

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