Li Diane Lee
SMC Student Intern Summer 2016
" Li is a bright, driven, dedicated young Spartanburg Methodist College student. Li devoted over 100 hours in our office over the summer and was efficient in any area in which she assisted the staff. From answering the phone, to digging into and organizing archival information, to filing, Li was a member of our family this summer and we will highly recommend her for any future business or arts related endeavors. She will be missed by all of us!'
-Teresa S. Hough
"I'm so glad that I took the opportunity to intern at Ballet Spartanburg this summer because I've learned so much from it. Some of the things that I learned was how connected Ballet Spartanburg was with all the local businesses and schools around town. Because I interned at the Ballet Spartanburg's offices, I've learned about so many places that I never knew existed. It opened my eyes to all organizations in Spartanburg and how great it is! I got to discover a lot about the home-grown businesses around the area. It definitely gave me an appreciation of all the hard work that has to put into making a business work. I also got to witness how people can come and participate in non-profit organizations and how crucial it is foe the community to be a part of it. I'm grateful for the summer internship and I'll take what I've learned from it and apply it to my future career. I would also like to say a special thank you to the Executive Director, Teresa Hough. She allowed me to have this great chance to learn more about businesses and the art of ballet." - Li Diane Lee
Internship at Ballet Spartanburg
Ballet Spartanburg is proud to retain the only resident Professional Company in the Upstate of South Carolina. The Center for Dance Education offers the highest quality instruction in a non-competitive atmosphere. Life skills are embedded in the dance curriculum in a supportive and caring environment to achieve artistic excellence.
Internships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in arts administration and nonprofit organizations. Positions are unpaid and are available throughout the academic year or during the summer.
An internship with Ballet Spartanburg is an opportunity to learn the inner workings of a nonprofit organization. Interns with Ballet Spartanburg serve as intergral part of the team assisting the full-time and part-time staff with daily operations as well as long term goals. Active interns in the Fall and the Spring are eligible for complimentary tickets to season performances.
Internships offer valuable experience working in the exciting and energetic atmosphere of a high quality dance school and Company. Ballet Spartanburg will allow one intern per semester. Applicants who are interested may contact their college and apply through an internal internship program. Applicants may also apply through the Ballet Spartanburg office.
Resume and cover letters are required. The cover letter must include the interest, the precise dates/times/hours available and whether or not this is for academic credit. After an initial review of the applications, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applications may be mailed with all required information to:
Teresa S. Hough
Executive Director
200 East Saint ohn Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
No emailed information will be accepted.