Description

Gain international arts experience, contribute to a dance organization, and build your performance resume, all while becoming immersed in Spanish culture! Intern with a dance group in Barcelona, sharing your own skills as you gain an understanding of the dynamics and day-to-day functioning of the organization you are matched with. Through this opportunity you will create a final performance-based project with members of the dance group, showcasing what you have learned. You will also be able to take Spanish courses, giving you a deeper understanding of the culture of Barcelona and Spain. PAA's minimum internship requirement is six weeks working 20-30 hours per week. We offer many internships with different levels of Spanish proficiency, from beginner to fluent.

Highlights

* Live in the heart of Catalan culture and experience the rich arts scene of Barcelona
* Contribute to the artistic development of a community theater group, culminating in a performance
* Participate in cultural activities such as Salsa dance lessons and cooking classes, all
included!
* Attend excursions to nearby cities and towns, also included.

Qualifications

Spanish proficiency, from beginner to fluent

Intern Types

• Art/Fine Arts
• Culinary Arts / Cooking
• Spanish
• Theater, Drama, Dance
• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website for more information.

Program Fees Include:

* Guaranteed internship placement
* Airport pick-up
* Housing for the duration of the program - These costs reflect prices for an apartment. A homestay is slightly more expensive.
* Cultural activities
* 24-hour support services
* Medical and Accident insurance
* Full-time, English Speaking staff
* Orientation and re-entry workshops
* Spanish courses for 6-week or longer internships, including textbook
* Pre-departure advising
* Independent Travel Advice
* Alumni and Career Services
* International Business Coaching
* Placement tailored to your interests
* One or two day trips (depending on program length)
* Career coaching
* Going away lunch or dinner

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