RISE – Greek Unity Step

Summary

TMCF is looking for individual members of the Divine Nine (Black Greek-lettered Organizations) to showcase his or her intensity, precision, and vocalization as part of a unity step that will be showcased during our fall fundraising event, #RISE HC2K20 Concert: Recognizing & Investing in Student Excellence.

#RISE will be designed around the homecoming season, which is more than just a football game, tailgates, and a mental break for students before midterms. For many of our students, alumni, and the community-at-large, homecoming is a time to unify, revisit history, celebrate the culture, display pride and STEP!.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and health concerns related to large social gatherings, #RISE will provide a virtual homecoming experience for students and alumni. The celebration will include a panel discussion, benefit concert, and DJ Battle, while also raising much-needed funding for TMCF.

Eligibility Requirements

College Members

• Currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
  • Must submit proof of active membership – i. most recent transcript, letter from university official (Student Activities/Greek Life)
• Currently active in your Fraternity or Sorority
  • Must submit proof of active membership – e. photo of initiation document, screenshot of active status from organization website, letter from advisor, state or regional director)

Alumni Members

• 10+ years out of school

• Currently active in your Fraternity or Sorority
  • Must submit proof of active membership – e. photo of initiation document, screenshot of active status from organization website, letter from advisor, state or regional director)

Participation Requirements

• Able to learn a choreographed 2-3 minute performance

• Participate in Zoom practices (Dates/Times TBD) as well as practice on your own time

• Travel to a designated location (Tentatively Washington, DC) for two days to film the step
  • Travel, lodging and meal expenses covered by TMCF
  • All safety and mandatory COVID-19 protocols will be strictly enforced and adhered to following CDC guidelines and any additional specific guidelines by the jurisdiction where the shoot will take place.

Submission Requirements

• Audition videos should be no longer than 90 seconds
  • As this will be an intense stepping presentation, please send your best representation of your stepping skills using intensity, precision and vocalization
  • Refrain from submitting stroll performances

• Videos must be .mp4 or .mov files (30,000 KB/30 MB max file size)

• Click HERE to complete the submission form and upload your audition video and required documents (It is recommended that you have all documents ready before starting the form)

• Deadline to submit audition videos is September 4, 2020 at 11:59 pm