DANCE IN THE PARKS
ARTISTS 2022 7 dancers in brightly covered costumes hold a lady dancer as she leans and reaches far out to the right

Photo by A Deran Photography
APPLICATION due april 25, 2026

HIGH SCHOOL INTERN 2026

HIGH SCHOOL DANCERS AGES 16+

Dance in the Parks will hire one high school intern for our 2026 summer season. The internship aims to give high school-aged dancers with goals of joining the professional industry practical experience working in professional dance-making settings, leadership experiences, and other industry technical skills that add value in hiring decisions.

The artistic team's decision process is based on dancer work-ethic, drive to join the professional dance industry, talent, and family financial status.  Members of historically under-resourced communities are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility Requirements

  • 16+ years old

  • At least 5 years of dance training

  • Goals of attending collegiate dance programs, professional training programs, or working in the professional dance industry after high school

  • Enrolled in high school for 2025-26 school year

  • Must be available to work the full rehearsal and performance season (after your school year is over)

  • REHEARSAL PERIOD: May 26-July 2, Mon-Thurs 9:30-3:00. 

  • PERFORMANCES: 11 weekday afternoons/evenings July 7-24

Intern role:

  • Participate in daily company class (ballet & contemporary)

  • Understudy professional roles in all performance pieces.

  • Assist with show set up at all performance venues (marley floor & sound system).  Run sound and assist with tech at performances.

  • Assist artistic team with youth performance partner tech rehearsal and organization at each park.

  • Work with artistic team to create audition resume

  • $15 hourly pay for rehearsals & performances (9 weeks)

SELECT APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED TO INTERVIEW AND SUBMIT AUDITION VIDEO.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BY APRIL 25, 2026, 11:59 pm CST.

Email katie@danceintheparks.org with questions
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Kenyla, a slim, athletic, African American woman wearing light gray dress pants, a white shirt, and blue blazer, stands on one leg, reaching an arm up to the sky and the other leg behind her. She is on an outdoor stage with a brick wall in the background.

Dance in the Parks does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff and contractors, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, artists, volunteers, and audiences.