How old do you have to be to work at American Ballet Theater?

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You have to be 18 years old to work for American Ballet Theater for office positions. However, many corporate positions require a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Dance and supernumerary positions are available for adults and children starting as young as nine years old.

For entry level positions, the American Ballet Theater is happy to offer a variety of career opportunities where they will provide training from the ground up.

The American Ballet Theater also has an internship program available for undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent graduates who are looking to further their knowledge in arts management. While pursuing a degree in arts management or dance is preferred, the American Ballet Theater is looking more at the applicant's strengths, interests, and talents.

The American Ballet Theater usually accepts 6 to 12 interns for each term. Internship positions are offered 3 semesters each year and last between 12 and 16 weeks. Interns are required to commit for the entire term and must complete between 12 and 25 hours per week.

Each internship is customized to cater to the professional goals set by the intern and their mentor. Applicants who are interested in an internship position are encouraged to read the American Ballet Theater Intern Blog to get a better idea of what the day-to-day work may consist of.