Description

Begin to understand the remarkable role of dance in East African urban society and work with highly skilled Kenyan performing artists in this incredible internship. Through your internship with VOCAL, a Nairobi-based arts organization, you will participate in an amazing and transformative creative process. You will be able to perform in the community, using dance as a tool for social progress and discussion, as you see firsthand the realities of life for many of Nairobis poorest. During this internship you will also attend dance performances in the city, lead workshops for after-school groups, and assist with the administrative aspect of this vibrant organization. You will be challenged and inspired as you witness firsthand the capacity of dance to give hope to marginalized communities. As an international dancer, you will bring beneficial experiences to the group, but will also gain deep insight into the strength of the human spirit.

Highlights

* Live in one of Africa's largest and most interesting cities
* Create a performance-based final project that will showcase your experience in Kenya
* Become immersed in Kenyan culture by living with the dance organization's director
* Optional excursions to Africa's biggest lake, a safari in the Serengeti, the beach city of Mombasa, the ancient and religious icon Mt. Kenya, and dense rainforests

Intern Types

• Education
• Theater, Drama, Dance
• Art/Fine Arts

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website for more information.

Program Fees Include:

* Airport pickup and drop-off
* Accommodation with program director
* Guaranteed internship placement
* Welcome orientation
* Cultural activities such as night life, theater performances, and more
* Tour of city including guided accompaniment of how to travel to internship
* Weekly individual meeting with program leader to ensure successful experience
* Optional excursions to a safari in the Serengeti, Africa's biggest lake, the beach city of Mombasa, the ancient and religious icon Mt. Kenya, and dense rainforests
* English-speaking on-site staff
* 24-hour emergency support
* Pre-departure orientation
* Post-program support

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

Two weeks

Post Services Include

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Performing Arts Abroad's Mission Statement

Performing Arts Abroad offers unique and fulfilling international performing arts programs to individuals and groups, enhancing understanding of our diverse world through the transformative arts of theater, music, and dance. Our organization sends U.S. students and professionals on trips for study abroad, internships, volunteering, and career workshops. PAA believes the experience of cross-cultural collaboration is invaluable for performing artists and is committed to providing international programming of the highest caliber to promote a more global perspective for our participants.

Year Founded

2011