1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a Director, Shakti Dance Company do? |
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 What field is your job in?
Arts, Dance
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What is your job title?
Director, Shakti Dance Company
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
I am Director of Shakti Dance Company, a world fusion dance company in Memphis TN. I teach three levels of classes as well as private individual instruction, and run a professional dance troupe that does public performances.
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How long have you been employed in this position?
three years as director of Shakti, dancer my entire life
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
50
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
Lesson plans, marketing of the company, teaching, choreographing, leading the troupe, music, video, and photo editing, and so much more
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
none - this is all independently done
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
well
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I love and performing dance, and sharing this beautiful art form. It is a wonderful creative outlet.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
We work out of two studios, and also out of our home. The studio is a great place to create art.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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4 Income
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6 Work Environment - co-workers
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5 Work Environment - supervisors
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8 Benefits
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3 Hours
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2 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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7 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Study dance for at least ten years, with every instructor you can study with, in every style. When you find your specialized style/field, train for at least another five years in that specific area.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Dance skills, knowledge of the body, anatomy and physiology, entertainment/people skills, organizational skills, and a strong sense of artistic integrity.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
YES
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Study and train for a LONG time before you try to teach anyone dance!!!
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