Do you think you have a student that could be gifted in an artistic discipline? Sign them up for the upcoming STEP auditions in January 2027! The registration form is open and accepting nominations from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30.
The Special Talent Enrichment Program (STEP) serves Berkeley County School District students in grades four through twelve who have been identified through auditions as gifted in dance, music, theatre and visual art. The program currently consists of a two-week summer session and Saturday programs at Cane Bay Middle School. Middle school STEP students are also eligible to enroll at Marrington Middle School of the Arts.
Auditions will be held at multiple locations.
Carolyn Lewis School on Jan. 8 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sedgefield Middle School on Jan. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dance: The child will be observed during an instructor led warm up time. The child will be asked to demonstrate skills in traveling across the floor, replication of choreography, and improvisation of choreography.
Music: The child will perform a piece either on an instrument or vocally. The child will also be asked to demonstrate improvisation skills, pitch matching, and rhythm clapping. Lastly, the child will be asked to take a listening test.
Theatre: The child will be asked to perform one monologue from either the list of given monologues or a monologue of your choice. The child will also use their imagination to create a scene with a given item. Lastly, the child will be asked to participate in a group improvisation task.
Visual Art: The child will be asked to produce two different forms of artwork. The child will first be asked to draw the still life placed in front of them. Next, they will be asked to craft a three-dimensional sketch from a given prompt.
Please reach out to Cassandra Cowdrey at 843-899-8327 or cowdreyc@bcsdschools.net if you have any questions.