Work Study Opportunities

Workstudy Staff Program: Making Friends & Building Team Work

Experience the thrill and rewards of interning with Ngoma Center for Dance. Whether you’re a high school graduate looking for summer employment, or a college or graduate student seeking a substantive internship supporting the arts in D.C., there’s no limit as to how far our opportunities can take you. At Ngoma Center for Dance, you’ll have the opportunity to gain insight into a budding dance organization, explore new career avenues and acquire lifelong skills.

Summer DanceLab provides an opportunity to train in a professional environment and dance for eight hours a day, learning from our quality staff and Dissonance Dance Theatre company members.

Read below description below for positions. Interested work-study candidates must be at least 19 years old, with Work Study Manager candidates being at least 22 years of age. Send resume, arts and administrative, to Director Shawn Short at sshort@ngcfddt.org

“As a student of former Professor Short, I wanted to continue training. Summer DanceLab’s Workstudy Program was great! I received quality dance classes, gained team and admin, and made new friends. If you are a college student-age dancer wanting to grow in dance and in job skills, you found it!”
– Juan A.

Workstudy Positions

Current Positions Available (No Lodging)

Summer DanceLab Work-Study Staff – 1-4 Week Tenure – Non-Paid Internship + Classes (Open until filled)

Work Study Manager (Management) – Summer DanceLab – 4 Week Tenure – $1,000 Paid Internship + Classes (Closing Date: May 15th, 2023)

Work Study Assistant Manager (Management) – Summer DanceLab – 4 Week Tenure – $500 Paid Internship + Classes (Closing Date: May 15th, 2023)

Good With A Camera?

Summer DanceLab Film/Photography Internship – 4 Weeks Tenure – Stipend (Closing Date: May 15th, 2023)