Task 5a

As a professional in the Performing Arts Business I know that there is NO space for MISTAKES.

Honesty and Professionalism is always respected and this is what I aim for in order to have a Long Term Career.

 

Below are the ethics that apply within my professional community, as well as the guides of practice/regulations that guide the setting of my profession.

          AVOID PLAGIARISM

• There is a big difference between getting inspired and stealing. Have respect towards yourself and others. We all know how much effort and time it takes to create a choreography or any other form of creativity. Have your own identity and style; INDIVIDUALITY is what makes as different from any other business and this is what will make YOU stand out from the crowd.

          ONLY ASK WHAT IS NECESSARY 

• If you go in an audition and start asking unnecessary questions or questions that have already been answered, you have LOST THE GAME. A Choreographer or a Casting Director creates an opinion about you from the moment you step into the room. Remember that he/she is testing how quickly you can pick up the choreography, the style and detail. Of course you are allowed to ask questions but ONLY when necessary and in a Professional manor.

          MAINTAIN OBJECTIVITY

• Know the storyline behind your song, have a prepared 16 count dance with your best moves. BE PREPARED. During an audition your nerves kick in and you might forget a step for example, so what? Carry on as it never happened, be prepared to IMPRESS not to FAIL. Know your craft and give yourself time to learn your material, BE CONFIDENT.

          PROTECT DATA

• Be Careful about WHAT you say and WHO do you say it to. Be opinionated without criticising others. Remember that a word you said one day might turn against you another day. Keep some things for yourself and prefer to talk to people outside the industry about personal issues. TRUST NOBODY.     

Task 4d

I decided that the title which represents me best is:

BA Hons Professional Practice Performing Arts

The reason why I've chosen this award title is because I have been trained as a dancer, singer and actress for 3 years in my College and have a National Diploma in Musical Theatre.

My strength and confidence relies on my singing, dancing and acting but the reason why I've chosen Performing Arts instead of Musical Theatre as my title; is because I do not want to restrict myself from any other opportunities that I will come across in the future.

Films, Music Videos, TV commercials, Modeling, Dancing, Singing and the list goes on and on.
These are some examples of jobs I have done in the past and I'd like to explore even more in the future.

As you can see I love the variety of jobs our profession can offer and I wouldn't restrict myself by concentrating on one genre at the moment. Even though being on a West End show or Tour would be a dream come true I like the exposure of camera and lights.     

Task 4c

For this task I wanted to share an experience I had with you.

 

As I'm currently unemployed I decided to focus on how important it is to be your own employer/boss as a performer and what steps you should take to succeed.

 

Two weeks ago I interviewed un ex performer who decided to remain anonymous for her own reasons. 

She is a lovely person as well as a great singer and actress and she still performs as much as she can whenever she's given the chance. One of the things that impressed me the most about her, is that her career begun from the age of 12 with a job in the West End! Her outstanding talent, passion and determination is what brought her to the top and since then she's had great success in the business.

 

 Even though she has proved herself in the industry, she couldn't escape the tough process of being auditioned.

She specifically said to me; ''I would always get to the final two but not get the job because there was something missing'' She happened to audition with Catherine Zeta Jones many times in the past and get down to the final two with her! ''It was so close I could almost taste it'' she said, ''but what made Catherine get the job in the end, was her approach, confidence and contacts. Catherine would sit outside the room with her hat and gloves and just look and act like the part. From the beginning till the end of the audition she believed in her so much, that everyone in the room was convinced  that she could be that character''.

 

''I'm proud to say that after lots of attempts and self belief I managed to take the lead part of the show, with Catherine Zeta Jones being my first cover!''     

 

This is how important is to be confident, determined and know your craft in this business!       

 

       

Task 4b

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