Clone of Step it Up NYC 2023 Application

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!
Name of Dance Act:*
Team Social Media Handle:
Number of Performers:*
Please select your team's main dance style:*

AfricanBalletBollywoodContemporaryCulturalHip-HopInterpretiveJazzLyricalModernSalsaStep TeamTapOther
Tell us about your team. Who is on it? What makes it special?*
What resources/support do you need?*
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, Date of Birth: *
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
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT response: How will your performance incorporate your social impact campaign? *
HOW DO WE CONTACT YOU?
Team Coach First Name*
Team Coach Last Name*
Team Coach Email*
Team Coach Phone Number*
DYCD PROGRAM DETAILS
Is this team part of a DYCD-funded program?*

YesNo
DYCD Program Type:*
Agency Name:*
Program/Site Name:*
Program Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Program Director's First Name:*
Program Director Last Name:*
Program Director's E-mail:*
Program Director's Phone Number:*
DYCD Program Manager's First Name:*
DYCD Program Manager's Last Name*
Any Questions?
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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