Employment

Audition May 17 – 18, 2025 for a chance to step around the world!

Step Afrika!, the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, is hosting its Annual Company Auditions for the 2025-2026 season on May 17 – 18, 2025 at Maryland Youth Ballet (926 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910). To apply to audition, complete the Dancer Audition Form at any time. If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to auditions@stepafrika.org.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Step Afrika! is looking for professionals in both talent and work ethic. Accomplished performers in Stepping, Tap, West African, Modern, and/or Hip-Hop, and those with strengths as actors, drummers, and singers are encouraged to audition. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Step Afrika! offers competitive salaries, health benefits, vacations, and extensive national/international touring. Teaching and leading arts education programs are a large part of Step Afrika!’s work (here). The Company hires full-time and part-time dancers for annual contracts, commencing in August. New hires must be willing to relocate to Washington, DC by August 1, 2025.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Step Afrika!’s Annual Company Auditions will take place at the Maryland Youth Ballet in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, May 17, with callbacks on Sunday, May 18. Be ready to present prepared pieces and learn new choreography.

Dancer Audition Form

Name*
First Last
Pronouns*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Phone*
Email*
Please upload your Headshot:*
Max. file size: 25 MB.
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.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 25 MB.
Please provide a link to your Dance Reel (optional):
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Please provide a brief description of your dance training/experience. Include genre and years of experience.
Do you have experience teaching or working with children?*
NOTE: TEACHING ADN LEADING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS A LARGE PART OF STEP AFRIKA!’S WORK
- YES
- NO
If yes, what experience do you have teaching or working with children?
How did you find out about Step Afrika!'s auditions?*
Photo/Video Release*
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*
I agree to the Liability policies

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).
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We are not accepting administrative applications at this time!

Each year, Step Afrika! serves more and more people with its original productions, world-renowned performances, and arts education programs. To sustain Step Afrika!’s growth, investment in our core administrative capacities is critical. We are not currently accepting new applications at this time. Please check back here for future administrative opportunities.

We are not accepting individual touring applications at this time!

To apply for a full-time Company position, complete the Dancer Audition Form under “Company Auditions” and join us May 17 – 18, 2025 outside Washington, DC for a chance to step around the world! Please check back here for future touring opportunities.

Company Auditions

Administrative Opportunities

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