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2010 Production Internship

Production InternsProduction Members at work during an ADF performance.
photo by Sara D. Davis/ADF 2009

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 this fast-paced international arts environment.

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 3 – July 28, 2010

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.

Additional information

Tickets and a Class: One complimentary ticket to each program in the ADF season, which features over 35 performances by the best dance companies from around the world. 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).

Stipend: All production interns receive 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.

Academic Credit: Please contact your university’s career center for this information. ADF will fill out any necessary forms for the completion of credit.

Questions? Contact Jill Guyton, Intern Coordinator, at 919-684-6402 or e-mail guyton@americandancefestival.org.

To Apply

Application deadline postparked by: February 22, 2010

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 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.

 

 

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