Description

If you have a passion for dancing and choreography, then our Dance Project in Romania might be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. Volunteers can create and coordinate dance groups, lead workshops on different styles of dance, and work in schools around Brasov.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to meet and work with experienced dance groups as well as collaborate with local dance schools and clubs. This may involve workshops, discussions, collaborative performances, presentations or even assisting with a current production. There is also potential to see performances by these groups and invite them to participate in shows by Projects Abroad.

Dance volunteers also have the opportunity to work in day care centers as a dancing instructor and become involved in dance therapy sessions for the disabled.

Our Dance projects are based in the medieval city of Brasov. Once a month, volunteers will prepare a show that includes a story based on a variety of types of studied dances. This would be planned under the guidance and coordination of our Dance Project Supervisor, Alexandra Ichim. Volunteers have the chance to prepare, direct and perform routines for children in orphanages and day care centers. As part of these projects you will also learn traditional Romanian dances, which can be included in the shows.

Volunteers on this project work flexible hours due to the varied nature of the work; some workshops and performances taking place during evenings and weekends.

The Dance Project requires energy, creativity and an open mind. It is very flexible and its purpose is to create unique and creative performances for the local community.

Highlights

The ancient city of Brasov has many sights and museums, and a full cultural program of theater, music and puppetry performances. The town center contains a wide range of restaurants within walking distance, and its also easy to explore more of the city with frequent buses and trolleybuses.

It's only an hour from the town to Dracula's castle, or the medieval home of Vlad the Impaler. Indeed, there are plenty of attractions in Transylvania, but it's also easy for you to visit Bucharest, the Black Sea or the Danube Delta. Other volunteers have even explored Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ukraine after finishing their volunteer placements.

Qualifications

It is difficult for volunteers to work alone without having dance or choreography experience, so some background in these areas is preferred.

Intern Types

• Art/Fine Arts
• Theater, Drama, Dance

Type of Programs

• Community Service / Volunteerism
• Cultural Exploration

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please go to our website for prices.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Medical insurance
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Project fee includes all accommodation, food, medical and travel insurance, placement, 24 hour in country staff support, and airport transfers.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Arts
• Athletics
• Teaching
• Youth

Age Range

16 and up

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

10 days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Projects Abroad's Mission Statement

As part of the global economy, Projects Abroad helps create local employment wherever we send volunteers. Employing local staff overseas and using their talents and knowledge is important to us. This local knowledge and support enables the organization to channel the skills of the volunteers from more affluent countries to regions around the world where they are needed. Volunteers also learn from their placements and the people they meet, and they gain experience in a chosen field. In the 21st century, we believe this mutual respect is what cultural exchange is all about.

Year Founded

1992