Teen Leadership Program
Three tracks. Endless possibilities. One program built for Boston teens.
Urbanity's Teen Leadership Program uses dance as a launchpad for creative and professional success. Boston high school students ages 14–19 receive skills-based training in dance-related fields — and get to design their own experience by choosing one or more of three tracks: Teaching Assistant, Choreography, or Arts Administration.
Each track combines real work experience, professional development, mentorship, and hands-on training. The program welcomes students of all backgrounds, genders, races, ethnicities, and financial situations, and actively removes barriers to participation — including through paid employment opportunities.
The program serves teens from Urbanity's South End neighborhood and across Greater Boston. Students passionate about dance and its many career paths are encouraged to apply.
Teach & Lead in the Studio
Assist Urbanity faculty and develop real classroom skills, from curriculum development to teaching pedagogy. Specialize in Early Childhood Dance Education, Senior Dance, or Dance with Parkinson's.
Make Your Own Work
*NEW IN 2026* Develop your voice as a choreographer through the Foundation Trust Teen Artist Fellowship: a paid eight-month program for one teen choreographer each year. Receive up to two hours of direct mentorship per week from a professional artist, free studio access, and a flexible schedule built around your life. Culminate your fellowship in a live community showing of your original work.
Congrats to Foster, our 2026 recipient!
Work Behind the Scenes
Intern alongside full-time Urbanity staff in Marketing, Development, Operations, Education, or Nonprofit Management. Gain hands-on skills in social media, event planning, data analysis, and more.
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