Auditions

Auditions are held twice a year—during the Spring and Fall sessions.

How to Register:

Download the audition forms, complete them and:

  • Email them to tya@taratibu.org, and

  • Bring the completed forms with you to the audition.

  • More information to come.

For Accepted Bantu Members:
There will be a parent/student orientation scheduled following auditions.

For Accepted Maasai Members:

There will be a member orientation scheduled following auditions.

What To Prepare:

Auditioners should come prepared with:

  • A song of your choice

  • A step, dance, or movement piece

  • A poem or monologue (original or published)

Each piece should be no longer than 1 minute.

More information will be provided during member orientations. We look forward to seeing you at the auditions!

 

What to Expect on Audition Day:

On audition day, auditioners will take three to four short, 30-minute classes in the styles they would be learning as a member of TYA—vocal music, spoken word, modern dance, West African Dance, South African Gumboot, Taratibu (Pan-African Drill). These will be taught as a group.

After the group sessions, each individual will present their prepared audition material.

Within one to two days, Bantu youth/parents and Maasai members will be contacted with information about which group they have been placed in and the general results of their audition.

What to Wear on Audition Day:

Loose workout clothing – be ready to move, work hard, and have fun!