Join the Movement: DA:NCE Internship Program
Available Internship Tracks:
- Advocacy & Research
- Healthy Dance Directory Outreach
- Communications & Marketing
- Community Engagement
What We Offer:
- Flexible remote work
- 5–10 hours/week
- Internship credit where applicable
- Stipend available
- Mentorship and professional development
- Real impact on children and communities
collaborate with DA:NCE
Ready to make a difference? Apply today:
Internship Tracks
Advocacy & Research Intern
Help drive national awareness around the issue of hypersexualized children’s dance. Interns in this track support research projects, collect data, help prepare educational materials, and assist with advocacy campaigns. Ideal for students interested in communications, public policy, or dance education.
Learning Objectives:
– Assist in research on dance safety, media culture, and child development
– Support advocacy initiatives and national awareness efforts
– Participate in meetings with coalition partners
– Contribute ideas to ongoing campaigns that protect children in dance including writing a blog
– Plan and implement a free educational class to a group of students on campus
Healthy Dance Directory Outreach Intern
This role supports the growth and visibility of the Healthy Dance Directory. Interns build relationships with studios, help evaluate applications, and assist with national outreach.
Learning Objectives:
– Help expand directory participation through outreach to studios
– Support communications with existing directory members
– Assist in reviewing studio applications
– Create promotional materials encouraging studios and parents to use the Directory
– Track directory metrics and impact
– Plan and implement a free educational dance class to a group of students on campus
– Plan and write a non-academic blog on a DA:NCE related topic
Communications & Marketing Intern
For students passionate about social media, storytelling, and digital communication. Interns help shape DA:NCE’s online presence and amplify our message across platforms.
Learning Objectives:
– Assist in developing social media content (writing copy, graphics, short-form video)
– Help write blogs, newsletters, and email campaigns
– Support brand messaging and awareness initiatives
– Assist in managing social media calendars and campaign planning
– Plan and implement a free educational dance class to a group of students on campus
– Solicit and schedule media interviews on behalf of DA:NCE’s founder, Mary Bawden
– Plan and write a non-academic blog on a DA:NCE related topic
Community Engagement & Partnerships Intern
This track focuses on building relationships, organizing outreach, and supporting DA:NCE’s work in local communities.
Learning Objectives:
– Assist in outreach to parents, studios, schools, and community partners
– Support event planning (virtual or in-person)
– Draft communications for community stakeholders
– Support distribution of educational materials
– Plan and implement a free educational dance class to a group of students on campus
– Plan and write a non-academic blog on a DA:NCE related topic