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.
photo by Sara D. Davis/ADF 2011
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You will be working backstage with world-renowned modern dance companies, choreographers, and their technical crews. You will also be working along side ADF’s, Duke University’s, and DPAC’s professional production staff.
The dates of the production internship
are June 7 – August 1, 2012
The ADF is held in Durham, North Carolina. The studios and administrative offices are spread across Duke University’s East Campus. Performances by visiting dance companies occur in Reynolds Industries Theater on Duke University’s West Campus and the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) in downtown Durham. Production internships will be in Reynolds and DPAC.
ADF’s Production Manager, David Ferri directs the production internship program.
“Being a production intern at the ADF has been the most valuable and challenging experience I have had. It taught me so much about what needs to happen to produce a show of any size in a short time frame. Interns get the chance to work with different aspects of producing a show with professionals in each field and even get the opportunity to take a dance class each morning. Working with a number of the best dance companies from all over the world was a true privilege and I often reflect on the wonderful memories that were made there!” – Katie Houff (ADF Production Intern)
Benefits of being a Production Intern:
- Tickets: A complimentary ticket to each program in the ADF season, which features over 35 performances by the top dance companies from around the world.
- Classes: All interns may take one class through the ADF Six Week School, which includes more than 40 classes a day (must have approval from David Ferri).
- 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: Each production intern receives a $1,100 stipend.
Housing: Interns are responsible for their own transportation, food and housing. 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)
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Cover letter detailing your interest in working with the ADF, your particular skills and what you hope to accomplish with the internship
3. Current résumé
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 U.S. 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.
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