Description

Add a professional international theater trip to your resume as one more reason to stand out as a performer! In this exciting program to Quito, Ecuador, you will be paired with a local arts group to be able to learn about the dynamics and process of their organization. You will also contribute your own skills and experiences by leading workshops or scenes, developing a final performance-based project that will demonstrate what you learn. Gain a cross-cultural perspective about performing arts and become immersed in the vibrant culture of Ecuador! In order for participants to become fully involved, PAA's minimum internship length is one month working for 30 hours per week.

Highlights

- Contribute your performing arts abilities and talents to an Ecuadorian community arts
group and create a final project at the end of your internship
- Take advantage of being in the most bio-diverse country in the world with volcanoes
and beaches mere hours away
- Live with a host family and build relationships while practicing your Spanish skills

Intern Types

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

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- Airport pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation with host family
- Guaranteed internship placement
- Welcome orientation
- Cultural activities
- Five hours of Spanish class per week
- Tour of city including escort to internship site
- Optional excursions
- Professional, English-speaking on-site staff
- 24-hour emergency support
- Pre-departure orientation
- Post-program support
- Opportunity to add Spanish course for discounted price

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