The American Dance Festival is an international dance festival that attracts students, faculty, performers, and choreographers from around the world.  ADF interns get hands-on experience in a fast-paced international arts environment.  Throughout the program interns will learn first-hand from professionals in the field.

Interns will participate in a weekly seminar on relevant issues in the arts with guest speakers including arts council staff, representatives of funding organizations, professional arts administrators from various types of arts organizations, and ADF staff.

2011 Seminar speakers included:

• Emil Kang: Executive Director for the Arts; Director, Carolina Performing Arts
• Margaret DeMott: Director of Artist Services, Durham Arts Council
• Rosie Herrera: Artistic Director and Choreographer
• Catherine Lavenburg, Participation Program Assistant, NC Arts Council
• Karen Wells, Director, Arts North Carolina

Dates of the internship are June 4–July 30, 2012

The ADF is held in Durham, North Carolina. Our administrative offices are located on Duke University’s East Campus. The studios are on Duke University’s East Campus, as well as spaces around the university. Performances by visiting dance companies occur in Reynolds Industries Theater on West Campus and the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in downtown Durham.

"ADF has forever influenced how I view artists and the people who advocate for them. All the dedication, hard work and passion that surrounded me during my summer as an intern left an imprint on my soul. The connections I made and information gained; I am very grateful for all the many opportunities I was given while at the American Dance Festival." -Amy Patrylick (Three Week School Intern)

Benefits of being an Arts Administration Intern:

• Classes: All interns may take one class through the ADF Six Week School, which includes more than 40 classes a day.
• Tickets: A complimentary ticket to each program in the ADF season, which features over 40 performances by the top dance companies from around the world.
• Discussions: Panel discussions with artists and scholars, seminars, lectures and informal showings throughout the summer.
• ADF's International Screendance Festival: Access to screenings of films selected as part of ADF's International Screendance Festival.
• Academic Credit:Please contact your university’s career center for this information.  ADF will fill out any necessary forms for the completion of credit.
• Stipend: All interns receive a stipend; amount varies on position $950 - $1,100

 Additional activities are available as work schedules permit. 

Staff Supervision: Cynthia Wyse, Director of Finance and Administration, directs the intern program. Interns are supervised by the professional ADF staff member of their chosen department. ADF maintains a permanent year-round staff of fourteen that expands as the summer season approaches.

Housing: Interns are responsible for their own transportation, food and housing. A driver's license and/or car are needed for some internships (please read internship descriptions to know which positions require this). Interns will be charged $25 for a parking pass. Apartments and shares (mostly sublets) are available in the local area. More information about housing will be provided upon acceptance to the program.

Questions? Contact Gini Sowards, Intern Coordinator, at 919-684-6402 or e-mail gsowards@americandancefestival.org.

To Apply: Application deadline postmarked by: February 10, 2012 1. Completed Application (pdf) 2. Cover letter detailing your interest in working with the ADF, your particular skills and what you hope to accomplish with the internship 3. Current resumé 4. Two letters of recommendation, work-related preferred (please indicate if these will be arriving under separate cover) Applications and questions should be directed to: Intern Program, American Dance Festival Box 90772 Durham, NC 27708-0772 Phone: (919) 684-6402 FAX: (919) 684-5459 Email: adf@americandancefestival.org Upon acceptance to the program, participants will be required to submit proof of US Citizenship or of lawful alien status which will permit you to work in the United States. Please note: The ADF asks that you apply for either an Arts Administration Internship or a Production Internship.  You will not be considered for both.