NAISDA, Lucy Guerin Inc and Joel Bray Dance have established a partnership together to advance the professional development of NAISDA graduates into the professional dance sector.
In 2024, a recent NAISDA graduate will join Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) and Joel Bray Dance for a 4-week paid internship in Melbourne, including:
A 2-week secondment with LGI, from Monday 16 September – Friday 27 September 2024
A 2-week secondment with Joel Bray Dance, from Monday 30 September – Friday 11 October 2024(4x consecutive weeks)
ELIGIBILITY
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This is a competitive two stage application process eligible to recent NAISDA graduates. To apply for this opportunity, you must be available for the dates listed above.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND PROCESS
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This is a competitive two stage application process. The application form below will be accessed according to:
The demonstrated benefit of this program to your practice
The artistic merit of your work. To be determined by the following support material attached with your application
Resume (limit: 2 pages)
Links to your most recent work (limit: 5 minutes, please identify yourself in the work if you are performing with others)
Letter of support from professional arts institution, artist, mentor, community member or other
Reviews of past work, links to websites, blogs, YouTube etc
Upon receipt, the NAISDA panel will evaluate the application. Subsequently, shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will undergo final selection by Lucy Guerin Inc. This process may involve a phone interview with Lucy Guerin and a First Nations mentor based in Melbourne.
Selection Panel Stage One:
The assessment panel for this Internship will be made up of:
NAISDA CEO (facilitator)
NAISDA Advanced Diploma Coordinator and
NAISDA
External professional senior First Nations dance artist
IMPORTANT DATES
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Application Deadline 3 May
Stage One Selection Panel Review 9 May
Stage Two Interviews with Lucy Guerin and Joel Bray tba w/c 13 May
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
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LGI will provide the Graduate Intern with a weekly wage, per diems, and accommodation for 4 weeks of full-time engagement in Melbourne.
1x return economy class airfare from NSW – Melbourne.
Access to various LGI programs free-of-charge, including Company rehearsals, professional classes and workshops (scheduling dependent).
Digital check-ins with LGI before, during and after the internship period, to support deeper engagement across the program.
Supported throughout by First Nations mentor Joel Bray, this internship aims to offer the selected artist an introduction to life as an independent dance artist in Melbourne and support them in developing strong connections to the professional dance industry.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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By filling in an application, applicants agree to:
Accept the conditions and assessment process set out in the guidelines and application form
Cover any cost associated with the Internship that is not covered by this grant
Any additional conditions placed on receipt of the grant by Lucy Guerin Inc and NAISDA
Be available for any media organised by Lucy Guerin Inc and NAISDA
