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Step Show Competition “STEPFLIX” Esteemed Sorors of the Eastern Region,
As the Eastern Regional Leadership Team gears up for our Dynamic and Historic Eastern Regional Conference, I am excited to announce this year’s subscription event will be...wait for it...a Step Show!
We are calling all chapters from all organizations to represent the fundamentals of greek unity. The step show also offers collegiate members the opportunity to connect with alumni members. If your chapter thinks they have what it takes, then get ready for friendly competition and the chance to highlight the African American student/community experience.
This correspondence is your chapter's as well as other chapters official invitation to participate in the 52nd Eastern Region Step Show. This event will occur on Friday, August 7, 2020. The competition will begin promptly at 9pm. All participating organizations will be competing for prizes and more importantly, bragging rights! Come ready to compete and put on an amazing performance!
If you are interested in participating, please carefully review the information in the packet for deadlines, guidelines, and expectations regarding participation in this year’s Step Show. If your team would like to compete please make sure that you submit the online application no later than March 22, 2020.
Please note, if your team is selected, the registration/entry fee $50 and intent forms are due on May 1, 2020. If you have any questions please contact Soror Faith Wade, Eastern Regional Representative at [email protected]
We look forward to your participation in this year’s Step Show!
Yours in Delta,
Faith WadeEastern Regional [email protected]
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Greek Step Show Rules and Regulations GUIDELINES
1. The official Step Show Application Package is due on March 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
2. Click here for the link to the application.
3. No more than 8 teams shall be approved, and each team shall not exceed more than 15 members including helpers. All members of the team must be present at a mandatory meeting on-site; date and time will be provided. Members not in attendance will not be allowed to step unless they provide a written excuse prior to the meeting.
4. A final video of the step show performance will be required for review to ensure adherence to the guidelines. Submitted videos become the property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and could be utilized as promotional material prior to and during the 52nd Eastern Regional Conference. Videos must be submitted by July 1, 2020.
5. Prizes will be awarded to the top three (3) teams.
6. In the event that a team withdraws after applying, the team will no longer be able to participate and will not be refunded the $50 application fee.
7. The Regional Leadership Team reserves the right to cancel registration if the committee feels the performance is inappropriate or offensive to others. If an offensive act is performed, the Regional Leadership Team reserves the right to terminate the performance and the team will be disqualified.
ELIGIBILITY 1. All Step Show participants must be financially active and in good standing with their respective organizations. *Financially
active indicates that dues have been paid for the fiscal year in which the 52nd Eastern Regional Conference takes place* (Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. must be financial for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 to participate in the Eastern Regional Conference ). Organization/Chapter President’s signature confirms each individual’s eligibility and will be verified to assure all are in good standing and eligible to participate.
2. Chapters of participating teams must be in compliance for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year and in good standing with your organization.
3. Selected teams must pay a non-refundable $50 fee in order to participate. This is a ONE TIME ALL INCLUSIVE TEAM fee. Payments in the form of cashier’s checks or money orders should be made out to:
Prince George’s County Alumnae Chapter (PGCAC) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ATTN: 52nd Eastern Regional Conference - Greek Step Show P.O. Box/Suite 5254, 68 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20775
4. Every member of each team must sign and submit a liability waiver.
5. An application and waiver form will be required of each team. These forms must be completed and submitted by March 22, 2020 to [email protected]. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. Teams will be notified by April 24, 2020 whether they have been approved to participate.
6. Music must be submitted via email with Subject: “[Team Name] Step Show Music.” All music submissions must be approved by the Leadership Team. Songs must be the clean version; no explicit versions will be accepted. Failure to submit music may result in the team’s registration being cancelled. Music must be submitted by July 1, 2020.
7. Access/backstage passes will be issued to all official participants during the on-site Step Show meeting. Participants are to remain backstage or in the designated area before, and immediately following performances. No reserved seating is available for show participants and or stagehands.
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Greek Step Show Rules and Regulations (CONTINUED)
*Collegiate teams are permitted to include members that have recently graduated in December 2019 and May/June 2020 to participate on their team. However, all other above stated requirements (i.e. financial and in good standing) must be met.
COMPETITION 1. Performances and outfits must be of good taste and decency.
2. Music lyrics may not contain profanity or be in poor taste.
3. No element of the show should be disrespectful to other organizations or political parties.
4. The performance time limit is 8 minutes. Teams that exceed the allotted time will be penalized five points for every 30 seconds over time.
5. Teams must bear the expenses for all approved special effects and will be responsible for all logistics associated with any props. Smoke is not permitted.
6. Any monetary winnings will be made payable to and mailed via check directly to the chapter’s official mailing address as outlined in the application after the close of the 52nd Eastern Regional Conference.
The competition will be judged in these categories: ● Originality/Creativity
● Complexity/Degree of Difficulty
● Transitions
● Precision (stepping ability)
● Vocal Delivery and Clarity
● Overall Performance (Stage Presence, Enthusiasm, Appearance)
REQUEST THE APPLICATION AND WAIVER RELEASE FORM AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS
NO LATER THAN March 22, 2020 AT 11:59 PM EST.
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