Internships

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Who We Are:

Full Radius Dance is a professional physically integrated (dancers with and without apparent and non apparent disabilities)  modern dance company based in Atlanta, GA. With thirty years of experience in the field, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer in the art of dance.  Full Radius Dance maintains an active schedule of performances, workshops, and classes and hosts an annual summer intensive in the Full Radius Dance technique. The company founded the Modern Atlanta Dance (MAD) Festival in 1993 and continues to organize it every spring.

The Full Radius Dance Internship Program advances participants’ career opportunities, deepens their leadership skills, and meaningfully connects them to the broader arts and disability community.

Internships Available:

  • Social Media 
  • Access
  • Pedagogy and Education

Length of Internship:

January through May 2025 at 10 hours per week, coinciding with a typical college or university semester. 

This is an unpaid opportunity.  If you are currently enrolled in a college or university, please check with your registrar’s office to discuss the possibility of receiving credit for your internship.

Interns must have access to a computer and internet. 

Reports to the Artistic/Executive Director and/or the Community Engagement Manager.

Deadline to apply: December 6, 2024.

Social Media Internship

The Social Media Intern assists in managing and creating content for Full Radius Dance’s different social media accounts related to Full Radius Dance’s  brand, events, and programs. 

Qualifications and Key Responsibilities

  • Interest in the field of physically integrated dance and the work of Full Radius Dance.
  • Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in order to increase virtual audiences and online presence.
  • Strong grammar, spelling, writing, and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of social media platforms.
  • Ability to elevate, engage and communicate the brand message across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
  • Ability to optimize content, tracking user traffic, and assessing user response to different content posted.                       
  • Knowledge of Canva required.
  • Intern will receive mentorship in image and video description in order to create a more accessible online experience for our audiences.

Please note this list is not all-encompassing and additional tasks may be delegated in a reasonable capacity not to exceed the 10 hour commitment.

Access Internship

The Access Intern will focus on raising awareness and improving accessibility for individuals with mobility issues, blindness or low vision, chronic illnesses, intellectual or developmental disabilities, neurodivergence, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Qualifications and Key Responsibilities

  • Interest in the field of physically integrated dance and the work of Full Radius Dance.
  • Interest in the field of disability studies. 
  • Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in order to increase virtual audiences and online presence.
  • Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, program planning and implementation as it relates to accessibility.
  • Knowledge of or interest in Audio Description, Closed Captioning, and Image Description. 
  • Assist in marketing of performances and programs to disability organizations.
  • Assist in ensuring accessibility of performance live streaming.
  • Ensure accessible communication in our newsletter and social media.
  • Review of Full Radius Dance website to assure adherence to ADA and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. 

Please note this list is not all-encompassing and additional tasks may be delegated in a reasonable capacity not to exceed the 10 hour commitment.

Pedagogy and Education Internship

The Pedagogy and Education Intern’s focus will be on the curriculum development of the Full Radius Dance technique. The intern will contribute to the development of educational materials, including the online training manual and accompanying videos, that promote effective learning strategies for dancers with and without disabilities. The intern will develop insight and understanding into developing curricula for dancers with and without disabilities.

Qualifications and Key Responsibilities

  • Interest in the field of physically integrated dance and the work of Full Radius Dance.
  • Strong grammar, spelling, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and work collaboratively. 
  • Review the existing program syllabi for clarity and consistency.
  • Assist in filming and editing of technique exercises.
  • Assist in transcribing technique exercises into written form.
  • Knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • Knowledge of Memberpress is helpful, but not required.

Please note this list is not all-encompassing and additional tasks may be delegated in a reasonable capacity not to exceed the 10 hour commitment.

How To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

On your resume, please include an objective statement at the top listing your goals for the internship with Full Radius Dance. Include any relevant experience you have that might be helpful for us to know such as completed coursework, volunteer work, and leadership roles in clubs or organizations. 

In your cover letter, share your reason for applying for an internship. It’s also a great opportunity to explain what you can do for Full Radius Dance. Write about your relevant experiences that apply to the role as well as examples of your work ethic and key skills. 

If you need help writing or perfecting your documents, most colleges and universities offer free resume and cover letter review services.