Description

Gain an amazing perspective about international music and the power of performance as you work with an arts group in this unique internship in Nairobi, Kenya. Youll work with the highly skilled performing artists of VOCAL, a dance, music, and theater organization that performs in the slums of Nairobi. You will learn about the distinct role of music in East African urban society as you witness firsthand the power of performing arts to change marginalized communities for the better. During your internship you will attend music performances around the city, teach workshops to after-school groups, and help with the administration of vibrant musical groups. This internship will challenge and inspire you, allowing you to gain unparalleled insight into the resiliency of the human condition.

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 music organization's director
* Join drumming circles and jam sessions with local musicians
* 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
• Music
• Music Business
• Art/Fine Arts

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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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