Following on from Task 5a, I have been browsing numerous online resources in an effort to gain clearer insight into the various practices and regulations involved in the dance industry, and how these can be related to legal services. I found little, if anything, on these 2 subjects in conjunction with one another and so instead, I decided to approach this task from 2 different angles:
1. What a dancer's code of conduct/practice involves
2. What a solicitors/legal professionals code of conduct/practice involves
I feel that clarifying and further expanding my knowledge on these 2 areas will assist me in ensuring that I perform my research professionally, appropriately and ethically. If I can grasp the differing but very specific codes of conduct/practice that are involved in my 2 areas of interest, I will have more confidence to pursue the topic area that I have chosen for my inquiry.
For my research process I have thought about how, realistically, I will be approaching say professional dancers on one side, and legal professionals on the other. Then, once I have collected my material, bring it all together to produce an inquiry that is well-rounded and representative of all who may be involved in bringing legal aid to dancers. This is my intention; I do hope that I fulfil it!
Below I have included some links to various websites. These pages outline codes of conduct/practice for both legal professionals and dancers.
Solicitors/Legal Professionals
An example of a solicitors code of conduct:
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/For-the-public/Using-a-Solicitor/Code-of-conduct/
An example of the ethical codes of a solicitor:
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/ethics/
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/For-the-public/Using-a-Solicitor/Code-of-conduct/
An example of the ethical codes of a solicitor:
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/ethics/
A solicitor's commitment to behaving ethically is at the heart of what it means to be a solicitor.
I have also included a link to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's Handbook, as published on 1st November 2015. It sets out the standards and requirements expected of solicitors for the benefit of their clients, whose interests always come first, and for the benefit of the general public whom they dutifully serve.
file:///C:/Users/Lily/Downloads/handbookSelection.pdf
These are mandatory Principles which apply to all.
You must:
1. uphold the rule of law and the proper administration of justice;
2. act with integrity;
3. not allow your independence to be compromised;
4. act in the best interests of each client;
5. provide a proper standard of service to your clients;
6. behave in a way that maintains the trust the public places in you and in the provision of legal services;
7. comply with your legal and regulatory obligations and deal with your regulators and ombudsmen in an open, timely and co-operative manner;
8. run your business or carry out your role in the business effectively and in accordance with proper governance and sound financial and risk management principles;
9. run your business or carry out your role in the business in a way that encourages equality of opportunity and respect for diversity; and
10. protect client money and assets.
Dancers
In terms of dance, codes of conduct/practice vary depending on whether they apply to, for example; a dance teacher; community dance; freelance artists; a dance company member. A dance teacher will have very specific ethical standards to abide by as outlined in the link below from the Royal Academy of Dance:
file:///C:/Users/Lily/Downloads/Code%20of%20Prof%20Practice%20for%20teachers%20EN%20web%20(1).pdf
Dance teachers, in general terms, must uphold high standards of dance education that inspires, fulfils and enhances dance students worldwide. To become a professional dancer, you are hugely reliant on your dance teacher to train and mould you into a strong, dynamic individual who displays the qualities needed to venture into the dance profession. A dance teacher is a trusted mentor hence why their ethical values should be maintained at the highest level.
I have also included a link to codes of conduct relating to dance within the community. It has some interesting information about the core values of community dance and the ethical standards for which the people involved are responsible.
http://www.communitydance.org.uk/member-services/professional-code-of-conduct.html
Outlined are 5 areas that describe the professional, ethical values upon which people are expected to approach their work. They are as follows:
The Code covers five areas:
- Commitment to the Code of Conduct.
In terms of professional dancers themselves, codes of conduct/practice are individually upheld and will depend upon the type of environment a dancer is working within and also the style of dance they are practising/performing. Classical ballet, for example, is one of the most disciplined forms of dance requiring respect, responsibility and commitment. Ballet dancers will have in-built attributes which run alongside the codes of practice expected from them.
For dancers in general, the following list well outlines the code of conduct that is to be expected from any individual participating in dance activities. I have compiled this list from reading codes of conduct proposed by dance studios, picking out key points that are essential information to every dancer:
- Dancers are expected to attend classes regularly. Dancers who miss classes are encouraged to attend make-up classes.
- Dancers are expected to be punctual. Warm-up is conducted at the start of every class and it is imperative that all dancers participate in warm-up to ensure that their body is ready for physical activity.
- Dancers are expected to wear the appropriate dress code to each and every class.
- Dancers are expected to demonstrate respect for all staff at all times.
- Dancers are encouraged to establish new friendships with dancers in their classes, treating each other with respect and enforcing teamwork and fairness.
Overall, I have found this task really useful in that I have had the opportunity to really get to grips with some of the ethical issues that may be involved in both the legal and the dance profession. Now it is up to me to find ways to link the 2 together and compile a solid basis of research upon which to develop my professional inquiry.
- Dancers observing a dance class for any reason are expected to be quiet and courteous to all who are present.
- Dancers are expected to focus and pay attention to the teacher's instructions at all times, keeping talking to a minimum.
- Dancers must treat their environment and the possessions of those within it with respect, care, and consideration.
- Dancers are expected to be clean and tidy and eliminate any mess that they have caused.
- There is a zero-tolerance policy to inappropriate behaviour. Dancers behaving inappropriately may be removed from the dance class.
Any suggestions welcome!
Lil' Blogger
Bibliography
Anon (2015) SRA Handbook, page 5, sourced from file:///C:/Users/Lily/Downloads/handbookSelection.pdf accessed (24.03.16)
Anon (2016) Code of Conduct - The Law Society, sourced from https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/For-the-public/Using-a-Solicitor/Code-of-conduct/ accessed (24.03.16)
Anon (2016) Ethics - The Law Society, sourced from http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/ethics/ accessed (24.03.16)
Anon (2016) Code of Professional Practice for teachers registered with the Royal Academy of Dance, sourced from file:///C:/Users/Lily/Downloads/Code%20of%20Prof%20Practice%20for%20teachers%20EN%20web%20(1).pdf accessed (24.03.16)
Anon (2016) People Dancing - Foundation for Community Dance: Professional Code of Conduct, sourced from http://www.communitydance.org.uk/member-services/professional-code-of-conduct.html accessed (24.03.16)
Anon (2016) Code of Conduct, Cortem Group, sourced from https://www.cortemgroup.com/en/about-us/code-of-conduct accessed (24.03.16)
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