Broadway Dance Center’s Summer Intern Program offers a unique opportunity for intensive dance training and the remarkable opportunity to learn about the dance industry by working behind the scenes at our Summer PULSE event. 

The Program features Intern-only Master Classes with BDC’s world-renowned Faculty, as well as industry-specific seminars, performance opportunities, weekly meetings, and a closing Mock Audition and Showcase. A nurturing atmosphere of concentrated study assists dancers at varying levels of technical study. We welcome serious students of dance ages 18 through 27. Once accepted, Summer Interns have the opportunity to audition for the Pre-Professional Track to be placed in separate but parallel series of more advanced Master Classes.

Come to New York City and join us at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dance studios for a summer of incomparable dance training!

Check Out The Successes of Previous Interns!

Justin Jenny Elyse Nicole Elyse
Shortly after graduating from the Fall Intern course, Justin booked the National Tour of Movin' Out, a show whose choreography is famously difficult. Great work, Justin! Many dancers dream of being a Rockette, and Jenny was no exception. Shortly after finishing her program, Jenny joined The World Famous Radio City Rockettes on their national tour. Also check her out on the new show "Dance 212." When Elyse came to the Intern Program, it had been her dream to dance on a cruise ship. A few short months after finishing her internship, she’s booked a job with Disney Cruise Line and is about to set sail. Nicole began auditioning as soon as she left the intern program. Through her hard work at BDC, she landed a role on the world-famous Vegas Show, Jubilee, only a few weeks after her program's end. We're so proud of her! At the closing Mock Audition of her Summer Intern Program, Lynn was scouted by a dance agent and now enjoys professional representation through MSA. She was booked shortly thereafter for the movie "Eurotrip" with BDC Instructor, Ms. Vee.

Summer Intern Program

  • Summer Session: June 13 – August 8, 2010

Program Includes

  • Concentrated week of Orientation activities, including a Placement Class with Faculty Panel, an Injury Prevention Seminar, and more
  • One-on-one schedule advising
  • Weekly Master Classes or Seminars, including "The Biz" with NYC Dance Agent, Résumé and Headshot Workshop, Makeup, Nutrition, Audition-Readiness and Mock Auditions, discipline-specific Master Classes, Faculty Panel Q & A, Individual Teacher Meetings and regular Faculty Mentoring. Seminars are held Thursday mornings throughout the course and Master Classes are held Saturday mornings — please reserve these times for your mandatory classes.
  • Linear series of Mock Audition exercises, concluding with a realistic Mock experience attended by an NYC dance agent
  • Summer Interns have the option of auditioning for our Pre-Professional Track of study, which will include separate but parallel Master Classes of a more advanced level. The audition for the Pre-Professional track is held in the first week of the program. Both tracks attend all weekly seminars, but are separated for the weekly Master Classes. The level and focus of these Master Classes are adjusted according to each track. 
  • Summer Interns serve as staff at our blockbuster Summer PULSE event and work (and dance!) alongside world-famous choreographers -- this will constitute the primary area of work-study for all Summer Interns, allowing more time during the rest of the program to focus on regular coursework
  • Performance Opportunities and free rehearsal space -- the program concludes with a Showcase at an NYC venue, attended by BDC Faculty and special guests including NYC dance agents
  • And, of course, the program’s core is our incomparable schedule of classes, spanning an unmatched number of disciplines and taught by our esteemed Faculty
  • Certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Program Guidelines

  • Interns take 10 classes per week (Monday – Sunday) from our open class schedule. We strongly recommend taking two classes per day.
  • After a brief exploratory period, Interns will select a Concentration discipline (Jazz, Ballet, Theatre, Tap, Hip-Hop), after which the program will comprise:
    • Four classes from the Concentration
    • Two mandatory ballet classes
    • Two diversity requirements (from outside the Concentration)
    • Two Electives
  • Each Intern will work the full four days of our Summer PULSE event in NYC from July 22-25, and load-in or load-out. Interns will also get to take one class with the celebrity choreographer of their choosing at this exciting event. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in registering for the PULSE Summer, you may still apply for the Summer Internship — you can participate in the four-day PULSE, but you will then be asked to do the work-study portion of your intern program during the rest of your internship by working four hours weekly in the PULSE offices.
  • The BDC Intern Program is a serious full-time course of study, so it is imperative that you come prepared to give your internship highest priority.

Additional Information

  • While we cannot provide housing during your stay, we are happy to suggest reliable and safe ways of securing accommodation — please email us at intern@bwydance.com for a comprehensive list of resources.
  • In many cases the BDC Intern Program may be accepted for college credit – please contact us for a list of universities that grant credit for the program, or speak to the Dance Department representative at your school.
  • This program is only available for United States Citizens and Resident Aliens (Green Card holders).

How to Apply

Please download and complete the Application Form. We offer rolling admissions and you will be notified of acceptance within three weeks after receipt of your completed application. In composing your short-essay answers and personal statement, we encourage applicants to think outside the box. The caliber of your application package most definitely is a factor in being considered for admission. 

Each application must be submitted with the following materials:

  1. Dance résumé
  2. Work résumé
  3. Two letters of recommendation
  4. Headshot or dance photo
  5. Personal Statement of 50 words or less
  6. Concise, well-considered short essay answers to the application questions 
  7. Two-minute DVD recording or YouTube URL that displays your technical ability and personal style -- please email us your youtube link as well as include it in your application packet
  8. $50 Application Fee payable to Broadway Dance Center (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard)

Mail checks/payment information and forms to:

Broadway Dance Center
Attn: Intern Program
322 West 45th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10036
USA
Or scan and email all documents to intern@bwydance.com – we do not accept faxed applications. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Broadway Dance Center will notify you via email upon acceptance — you must have a valid email address.

Tuition

  • Tuition for our eight-week Summer session is $1,500, which includes all classes, seminars, Master Classes, performance opportunities, and counseling sessions.
  • If you choose to take additional classes beyond your mandatory 8-10 per week, you may do so at a reduced class rate, or may extend your work hours in exchange for discounted classes.
  • Once you are accepted into the program, a deposit of $750 (half tuition) is due within 30 days of acceptance to secure your spot. The remaining balance is due upon starting the program.
  • There are no refunds once you have begun the program.

Dates to remember

Session Start Date App Deadline
 Acceptance Date Tuition End of Program
Summer 2010 Jun 13, 2010 May 14, 2010 Rolling
Admissions		 $1,500 Aug 8 , 2010
           
*Please check website regularly — pricing and program structure subject to change. Looking for a longer program? BDC also offers a four month Professional Semester in the Fall and Winter. For more information contact ProSemester@bwydance.com or at the studio at 212-582-9304.