I propose that my Award Specialism Title be BA (Hons) Professional Practice in Arts (Dance)
In order to decide on something that is personally
meaningful for my professional inquiry, I have combined a long-standing passion
of mine with one of life’s new ventures; dance and the law. With an extensive
background in classical ballet training and performing; I have an innate
interest in dance that continues to inspire me to want to work with dancers and
find new and improved ways to assist them in their professional life. With
regard to the law, this is a way for me to view the dance sector from a fresh
perspective whilst directly fulfilling my eagerness to help fellow professional
dancers.
I have chosen to focus on what legal advice/aid currently
exists for professional dancers, both company members and freelance artists, in
the UK and how these services can be improved through the work done by
organisations such as Equity and One Dance UK. I want to look into the
perceptions of dancers on the topic of legal issues within the dance sector;
shedding light on how they feel towards the information, support and guidance
they are currently offered by dance organisations like Equity, whose work I would
like to find out more about. I would like to determine whether professional
dancers across the UK would benefit from hearing more about the legal issues
that are relevant to their vocation, considering the importance of the law as a
fundamental element of our society. Similarly the organisation One Dance UK, as
a national voice for dance, will be an engaging area for research due to their
constant advocacy for the dissemination of dance as an appreciated art form.
This inquiry will be of direct value to my professional
practice as it foresees what I wish to pursue for my future career; working
with artists, specifically dancers, on legal issues. It will give me excellent
insight into specialised areas of the law whilst at the same time, giving me
the opportunity to discover areas where dancers may need help and advocate for greater
security and independence in their professional lives.
Please let me know what you think!
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