The International Dance Council CID accepts continuously trainees/interns in international relations, cultural management, arts administration, general management, communication.

Trainees contribute to the daily operation of the International Dance Council CID, the official world-wide organization for all forms of dance, with headquarters at UNESCO in Paris. The CID Secretariat in Athens maintains contacts with thousands of members in 170 countries. It provides information and guidance by phone, letter, fax, email, social media, as well as through personal attendance to visiting members.

The Dora Stratou Dance Theatre is a large institution of international repute since 1953, unique in its kind in the world. It employs about 10 qualified persons in administration and has a permanent dance and music company of 75, assisted by dozens of volunteers. Its school has over 600 students.

Trainees have the opportunity to learn international relations by contacting CID members around the globe, by phone, by email or face-to-face. They will learn about managing two large productive institutions in the arts while working alongside highly experienced staff.

The list of our activities is long and varied, including performances, classes, workshops, lectures, field trips, international congresses, festivals, exhibitions, research, publications, archives, website design and maintenance.

President of both organizations is Dr. Alkis Raftis, former professor of management at the Universities of Patras and Paris. Trainees work under Ms. Adamantia Angeli, Executive Director, an economist.

● Trainees must cover their travel and living expenses in Athens. Our offices are in the center of Athens, in Plaka, the picturesque old town under the Acropolis.

● They must have a working knowledge of English or French; other languages are a plus, especially non-European languages.

● They must produce proof of coverage by their own insurance while in Greece.

● Trainees must be productive 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. They must also be present at cultural events taking place outside office hours, to provide assistance in organizing.

● Trainees assist professional staff at performances, classes, lectures, festivals, exhibitions, international congresses etc.

● The main objective is to acquire thorough knowledge about how the numerous activities are carried out, by working as assistants and carrying out various tasks, mostly contacting our members.

● Period of training can be any time of the year, any duration over 3 months; the longer the stay the better.

● Apply sending a detailed CV (resume, bio, profile) detailing studies, experience, preferred type of work, photo etc. Once selected, provide proof of insurance.

● Trainees join the International Dance Council CID as student members; they receive a certificate of training by CID additionally to the certificate by the Theater.

● For information on living conditions contact a travel agency specialized in Greece, the Greek Consulate, the Greek National Tourist Organisation, or the Greek Community in your city.

When applying please confirm acceptance of the above conditions and describe motivation and proposed length of stay, together with your CV and photo. We might call you on the phone for an interview.