2009 Bates Dance Festival Internships
**Deadline Feb. 27 (receipt date)
Click here to download 2009 internship application
The Festival's internship program offers qualified individuals an opportunity to work side-by-side with our professional staff. Interns will receive on-the-job training in technical production, videography, arts administration or dance education, while gaining valuable contacts and in-depth knowledge of contemporary dance. Interns receive housing and meals, and complimentary tickets to performances. Dance education and administration interns may register for up to two classes a day. Technical Production and Video interns receive a $300 stipend (upon submission of receipts) to assist with travel.
Technical Production/Lighting Design
Interns work closely with production manager, Carrie Cox, lighting supervisor Price Johnston, the production staff, visiting technical directors and artists as part of the crew for the Festival's public performance series of 11 concerts. Interns are responsible for hanging, focusing and operating lights as well as sound, stage carpentry and theatre maintenance. Interns will participate in an ongoing lighting seminar that culminates with an opportunity to assist in design of the Different Voices concert. Applicants must have prior experience and a strong interest in dance production. Interns must be on campus July 6-August 11. Four positions are available.
Videography
Intern works directly with the dance videographers, Peter Richards and Shawn Hove, recording all performances and gaining experience in all facets of archival documentation. The focus of the internship is on shooting techniques, concepts of documentation, proper titling, labeling and logging of material, use of non-linear editing programs, and the necessary editorial point of view for creation of an in-depth project. Candidates should have some experience with digital video, as well as experience in documenting dance. Interns must be on campus July 8-August 11. Two positions is available.
Administration
Interns work closely with the Festival director, assistant to the director/registrar, box office manager and the faculty to support the day-to-day activities of the Festival. The intern assists with general office management (phone, fax, copying, data entry); creation and preparation of materials for students, artists, outreach and public events; program scheduling and logistics; and sales. Applicants must have good computer, organizational, verbal and written skills. Interns must be on campus June 22-August 11. Three positions are available.
Dance Education
This internship is geared to dancers currently studying dance education and preparing to teach K-12. Interns work side-by-side with the dance and music faculty of the Festival's Youth Arts Program (YAP). YAP runs concurrently with the three-week training program and provides a diverse group of 70 local youth ages 6-17 with daily dance and music classes. Interns provide classroom support for the faculty of six, gaining valuable hands-on experience, and participate in daily staff evaluation and planning meetings. Applicants must document previous experience working with youth, an ability to work as part of a team, and good organizational and verbal skills. Interns must be on campus July 18-August 9. Four positions are available.
To apply
Applicants must submit 1) the internship application form (available for download at our website or by contacting the Festival by phone or email, 2) a brief cover letter articulating your goals and expectations for the internship, 3) a resume documenting relevant work experience, and 4) two letters of reference with phone numbers. Previous training in the area of interest is required. All materials must be mailed under one cover and be received by Friday, Feb. 27. Send materials to: Internships, Bates Dance Festival, 163 Wood St., Lewiston, ME 04240-6016.
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