Dance & Community Impact Internship

Multicultural Dance & Community Impact Internship

Voice Up Publishing Incorporated - Remote Position

Schedule, Duration, Position Type

-Contract, Part-Time, Internship

-Compensation: Academic Credit or Volunteer (Unpaid)

- Flexible hours to accommodate academic schedules

- Minimum commitment: 3 months

- Start date: Flexible

Position Overview

Join Voice Up Publishing as a Multicultural Dance Arts Intern, creating connections through movement and cultural expression. This innovative role focuses on researching, documenting, and sharing diverse dance traditions while developing programs that unite communities through the universal language of dance. You'll work to preserve cultural heritage while creating contemporary bridges between different dance traditions.

Key Responsibilities

- Research and document traditional dance styles from various cultures

- Create educational content about different dance traditions

- Develop cross-cultural dance programs and initiatives

- Build connections with cultural dance communities

- Design dance-based community engagement projects

- Participate in weekly Saturday afternoon collaborative sessions with our nationwide team of student leaders

- Document dance traditions and their cultural significance

- Create resources for cultural dance preservation

Required Qualifications

- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university

- Strong background in multiple dance traditions

- Cultural sensitivity and appreciation

- Excellent documentation and research skills

- Understanding of movement education

- Strong communication abilities

- Video creation/editing capabilities

- Interest in cultural preservation

Position Details

- 100% remote position with flexible scheduling

- Part-time commitment (hours adjustable to academic schedule)

- Unpaid position eligible for academic credit (subject to university approval)

- Duration: One academic semester

Dance Focus Areas

**Traditional Styles**

- African Dance Traditions

- Classical Indian Dance

- Latin Dance Forms

- Asian Dance Heritage

- Middle Eastern Dance

- European Folk Dance

- Indigenous Dance Forms

- Caribbean Dance Styles

**Cultural Context**

- Historical significance

- Cultural meanings

- Traditional music

- Costume elements

- Ritual significance

- Social context

- Movement principles

- Teaching methods

What You'll Gain

- Deep understanding of world dance traditions

- Cultural documentation experience

- Teaching and presentation skills

- Community engagement expertise

- Cross-cultural communication abilities

- Letter of support from Voice Up's founder upon successful completion

- Portfolio of dance research

- Global dance network

Project Components

- Dance tradition documentation

- Cultural research compilation

- Movement education materials

- Community engagement plans

- Video demonstrations

- Teaching resources

- Cultural preservation strategies

- Cross-cultural programs

To Apply

Send to

Please submit:

- Your resume

- Dance experience portfolio

- Cultural dance knowledge

- Teaching/documentation samples

- Video examples (if available)

- Ideas for cross-cultural programs

Core Competency Development

**Dance Knowledge**

- Movement principles

- Cultural context

- Teaching methods

- Tradition preservation

- Style adaptation

- Historical understanding

- Music relationships

- Performance elements

**Cultural Leadership**

- Community engagement

- Cultural sensitivity

- Program development

- Documentation methods

- Teaching skills

- Research abilities

- Cross-cultural communication

- Event planning

Voice Up Publishing Inc. believes in the power of dance to bridge cultural divides and create community connections.

Key Program Goals

- Document diverse dance traditions

- Create cultural bridges through movement

- Develop educational resources

- Build community connections

- Preserve cultural heritage

- Foster cross-cultural understanding

- Support cultural expression

- Create accessible dance programs

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

- Diverse dance experience

- Cultural appreciation

- Teaching ability

- Documentation skills

- Community engagement experience

- Research capabilities

- Communication excellence

- Program development skills

Special consideration given to candidates with:

- Multiple dance tradition expertise

- Cultural studies background

- Teaching experience

- Video production skills

- Event planning experience

- Performance background

- Language skills

- Community organizing experience

This role offers the opportunity to preserve and share cultural dance traditions while creating innovative programs that bring communities together through movement. The ideal candidate will combine strong dance abilities with cultural sensitivity and community engagement skills.

Voice Up Publishing Inc. is committed to celebrating cultural diversity through dance while creating meaningful connections between communities. We welcome applications from dancers who can help bridge traditions and create inclusive movement experiences.

Note: We particularly value candidates who bring authentic connection to multiple dance traditions and understanding of their cultural significance. Demonstrated respect for cultural traditions and commitment to appropriate representation is essential.

Additional Skills Valued

- Movement notation

- Cultural research methods

- Digital documentation

- Social media content creation

- Virtual teaching experience

- Event coordination

- Community outreach

- Cultural celebration planning

Our project is a first step in raising awareness about a national health epidemic. All proceeds are reinvested directly into proactive strategies for improving behavioral health among youth, teens, and young adults in collaboration with community partners.

We sponsor every day people of all ages struggling with behavioral health challenges that are committed to making a sincere change in their life towards their purpose. We match then with mentors for the long term.

Our youth, teens, and young adults are reporting the highest levels of loneliness on record according to the U.S. Surgeon General. Our work is going to help change that through simple actions that bring people together for the common good, focused on lifting people up, and creating stronger in person connections.