Internships
The BDC Internship Program seeks to engage the unique skills and interests of each individual in addition to helping students develop an aptitude for new and unfamiliar skills. We firmly believe that anyone interested in becoming involved with this program has the ability to offer a valuable contribution to Battery Dance Company. The internship program is particularly beneficial for students wishing to pursue a career in arts management, budding choreographers and dance artists seeking to learn the logistics of running a dance company, and individuals who desire to affect social change through the arts, to further the art of contemporary dance both abroad and in NYC, or to gain volunteer/community service hours in a creative and engaging environment. No prior experience in dance or arts management is required. “The first day of my internship, I was immediately welcomed into the BDC family. Jonathan took the time out of his incredibly busy schedule to sit down and talk with me about the fascinating journey of Battery Dance Company from a small, struggling group of dancers to a world-renowned establishment. I was introduced to all the dancers and BDC managers, who excitedly described the projects I would be assisting them with and explained the huge impact these projects could have on communities all over the world. The environment at BDC is warm, open, and friendly, and I am truly appreciated for the work I am able to offer this amazing company. I feel so privileged to be a part of the beautifully inspiring artistic outreach that Battery Dance Company is committed to spreading throughout the entire world.” - Hannah Barnard, Fall 2011 Battery Dance Intern |
Battery Dance Company provides volunteer internships for students interested in learning more about arts management and the role that dance plays in society. Interns will assist in a variety of exciting projects related to Battery Dance Company’s international and domestic programs, ranging from archiving the extraordinary history of BDC to participating in the creation of cultural diplomacy projects. Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with Jonathan Hollander, Artistic and Executive Director and Founder of Battery Dance Company, as well as Elena Ryabova and Emad Salem, Deputy Directors of Domestic and International Programs.
