Summer 2026 internships are filled! See below for Fall 2026 opportunities.
Dance Project is now accepting applications for Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 internships! Dance Project, Inc. is a school, a festival, and a community resource. These internships will provide opportunities to work for a non-profit organization and gain insight into the life of arts administration. An ideal intern candidate will be reliable and prompt, with strong verbal and written communication skills, an attention to detail, and an interest in working with a community-minded organization.
Spring internships: Jan 11-early May (ideal candidates will be available through our Spring showcase June 5-6)
Priority Deadline for Spring Applicants: Nov 12, 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis, or until positions are filled.)
Summer internships: mid May-mid August 2027
Deadline for Summer Applicants: March 4, 2027
*Some flexibility may be possible in these dates; please let us know if you have questions about your circumstances.
Eligibility: Interns must be enrolled in a degree-granting institution, and seeking course credit for this internship. Not a student, or not seeking course credit? We welcome your assistance as a Dance Project volunteer. Questions about your eligibility? Please contact Anne at anne@danceproject.org.
Interns typically work 5-15 hours per week and must have access to own laptop/tablet to work from, and reliable internet access/connection for virtual work. Both asynchronous (on your own) and synchronous (on a set schedule) work will be required during the internship. Interns may be assigned to work across multiple areas, if skill sets and interests allow; all interns are expected to help with major Dance Project events when available.
Internships are unpaid; in addition to gaining career-building experience, interns receive parking reimbursement, free dance classes during their internship, academic credit, and opportunities for teacher training (if interested).
Questions about your eligibility? Please contact Anne at anne@danceproject.org.
(primarily in-person)
Assist the School team with class management and school administration for our ongoing youth and adult classes. Learn the behind-the-scenes work of running a community dance program, play a role in planning for Spring performance and community events, and help with efforts to communicate the experience of taking class with us. Some data entry will be required. Must haves: Computer proficiency (Google Drive experience), good interpersonal communication, reliable schedule, comfort working independently, attention to detail. Have experience with costume alterations/sewing skills? Please highlight these in your application! Interns are required to help with class check-in at least one afternoon/evening per week and/or Saturday mornings. Candidates with Saturday morning availability preferred. Assistance with most or all major Spring events is also expected:
3/15-3/19 Birthday Bash Fundraiser (available for a few afternoons/evenings this week, plus Mar 19)
2/14 Performance Company Big Band Performance *not required but preferred
4/24 ACE Festival (time TBA) *not required but preferred
6/1-6/6 Spring Showcase *not required but preferred
(mix of virtual and in-person work)
Assist with preparations for the 2027 annual NC Dance Festival activities, artist residency program, and other program planning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with artist and venue communication, audience engagement strategies, marketing strategies, event coordination, program evaluation, and other administrative tasks as needed. Familiarity with Google Drive products (Docs and Sheets) a must; strong writing skills are a plus. Must be a creative problem-solver, detail-oriented, and work well independently. Interest in the arts (specifically dance), previous experience with dance/theater production and social media highly preferred. Assistance with Spring 2027 events in Greensboro is requested:
1/30 Artist in Residence studio showing in Durham 2-6pm
2/5, 2/19, 2/26 Dance Discovery Club sessions 5-7:30pm
(primarily in-person)
Assist the School team with class management and school administration for our ongoing youth and adult classes and camps. Learn the behind-the-scenes work of running a community dance program, provide support for summer camps, play a role in producing our Spring Showcase and pre/professional Intensive, and help with efforts to communicate the experience of taking class with us. Some data entry may be required. Must haves: Computer proficiency (Google Drive experience), good interpersonal communication, reliable schedule, comfort working independently, attention to detail. Availability to help with EITHER morning/daytime camp check-in OR afternoon/evening class check in is required. Assistance with our Spring Showcase (June 1-6) and Pre/Professional Intensive (August 14-15) also expected.
(mix of virtual and in-person work)
Assist with preparations for the 2027 annual NC Dance Festival activities, artist residency program, and other program planning. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist with artist and venue communication, audience engagement strategies, marketing strategies, event coordination, program evaluation, and other administrative tasks as needed. Familiarity with Google Drive products (Docs and Sheets) a must; strong writing skills are a plus. Experience creating reels/video editing preferred. Must be a creative problem-solver, detail-oriented, and work well independently. Interest in the arts (specifically dance), previous experience with dance/theater production and social media highly preferred.
Assistance is requested for our NCDF pre-season meeting (likely Aug 14 or 15).
To apply, please fill out the application below. You will be asked to include a cover letter and upload a current resume. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Morris at anne@danceproject.org.
