The New York State Summer School of the Arts, a program of the State Education Department, announces a summer residential employment opportunity for dancers.

The New York State Summer School of the Arts is comprised of summer residential programs which provide intensive pre-professional training with internationally acclaimed artists and artistic companies. The program is open to all New York State high school age students who qualify through regional auditions.

The School of Ballet will be held June 23 – July 20 at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. The program is directed by New York City Ballet (NYCB) Principal Dancers Jenifer Ringer and Daniel Ulbricht and provides a professional experience for 60 of New York State’s most gifted young dancers.

NYSSSA serves an important need to foster and enhance the artistic abilities of the state’s most gifted young artists regardless of race, religion or economic status.We are seeking counseling staff who have excelled in their art, and can serve as role models in the dormitories and studios for our students. Counselors are paid $1500 including room and board at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Please visit the NYSSSA website atwww.oce.nysed.gov/nysssa/ for information on applying to this unique program!