Organization: Chicago Tap Theater
Post Date: June 6, 2025
Apply by: September 1, 2025
Chicago Tap Theatre is looking for interns to join our team! Chicago Tap Theatre’s mission is to share the creativity, history, and joy of tap dance. CTT is a not-for-profit professional tap dance company based on the north side of Chicago with rehearsals and performances throughout the city. Our season consists of a home season, tours, and various local performances. Founded in 2002, CTT is a pillar of the Chicago dance community! CTT interns dive into the world of non-profits, develop mentor-type relationships, connect with the performance community in Chicago, and, of course, receive tap classes from CTT members!
We are currently looking for one intern to join us starting in the fall! While the descriptions below cover most of our intern duties, CTT’s Production, Education, and Administration teams will work with our interns to identify and utilize their skill sets. Our internship program is built to mold each position to meet our intern’s interests and goals, so the duties may vary from week to week.
Education
Education Interns work closely with our Director of Operations & Executive Director to gain hands on experience in both teaching dance and running an arts education program. Interns will assist CTT community classes and collaborate with the Director of Operations in management and planning of CTT’s educational programming. Interns will train in CTT’s educational philosophy and will be a part of a growing initiative to make tap dance accessible to all, focused in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Responsibilities:
Remote
– Attend and notate weekly staff meeting
– Biweekly Intern check-in meeting
Assist Director of Operations & Executive Director with research, curriculum development, and program administrative management & communications, including updating class registration software and communicating Chicago Public Schools vendor staff. Intern will manage their projects/tasks remotely
– Dance teacher/assistant training
In Person
– Additional dance teacher/assistant training
– Facilitate class check in at Loyola Park Fieldhouse each week during class session(s) (Tuesday afternoons/evenings)
– Assist CTT youth classes at Loyola Park Fieldhouse each week during class session(s) (Tuesday afternoons/evenings)
-Assist with planning, preparation, and classes for Gale Community Academy tap dance programming & 10 week class session (a new educational program CTT is developing)
– Document classes and events in collaboration with Social Media Manager and maintain photo/video archive
– Assist with running additional community events and student performances
-Assist with either Front of House tasks or Production tasks during CTT professional company production
– Assists Director of Operations during classes, rehearsals, and events as needed
– Potential opportunity to substitute teach classes as needed and depending on experience level
Participate in Postering Campaigns for classes & showsAssist Director of Operations, Artistic Associate, and Artistic Director with planning/programming, marketing, and execution (if interning in the summer) of the CTT Summer Intensive
Required Skills:
– Excellent communication and writing skills
– Attention to detail
– Able to manage multiple deadlines and problem-solve
Familiar with Microsoft Suite, Google Drive, YouTube, DropboxEnjoys being in the company of childrenLeadership, caring personality, and alertness to uphold student safetyDance teaching/assisting experience is a plus, but you will be trainedBasic tap dance skills. Advanced/pro dancers a plus, but not required! First aid & CPR training are a plus
Minimum 10 hours per week
Time Commitment
August-December 2025, exact dates negotiable depending on school schedule. Extension into spring also possible.
Pay
Unpaid, willing to work with University for college credit
All Interns receive free tap classes with Artistic Director, Mark Yonally, and the Company (Wednesdays 5-8pm at Visceral Dance Center)
Housing
No housing offered, but interns may stay with Loyola University Chicago’s intern housing. Find more information here: https:// www.luc.edu/conference/housing/ internhousing/
Apply
To apply, please send resume to msmith@chicagotaptheatre.com with Intern in the subject line.
