Dance Resume?

[ZiggyStardust]

Do you have one? What does it look like? Can anyone show me a sample?
I'm auditioning for a show. I've never been in a professional show before, just my dance studio's yearly recital every year from 1993 until present. I auditioned for a ballet a few year back and got in but I couldn't commit to it at the time.

Any suggestions on what I should put on there? Thanks!

 

[suburbaknght]

Send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send you a copy of mine.

 

[pygmalion]

Do you have one? What does it look like? Can anyone show me a sample?
I'm auditioning for a show. I've never been in a professional show before, just my dance studio's yearly recital every year from 1993 until present. I auditioned for a ballet a few year back and got in but I couldn't commit to it at the time.

Any suggestions on what I should put on there? Thanks!

Hi Ziggy. Welcome.

 

[ZiggyStardust]

Hi Ziggy. Welcome.

Thank you

 

[Meagan]

Really depends on the type of show and what they are expecting and all that. But just generally different sections you could include in a dance resume:
Your education, it doesn't have to be college level, you can include years of study in particular styles of dance for example, in ballroom sometimes people list their coaches or studios, in other styles of dance schools of thought they were trained under
Any specific credentials you have, if you've taken any exams or have any licenses
Your performance experience, shows and roles you've had, featured dances you've done, etc.
Your competitive experience/accolades
Your teaching experience, classes you've taught/ages etc.

If its for a show some things are going to be more important so you'd focus on those (your performance experience). If it were for something else you might want to add/focus on other things. I think it also not only depends on the type of show but the type of dancing, the ballroom resumes I've run across aren't necessarily focused the same as other dance styles.

Good luck with the audition!!

 

[FancyFeet]

Reviving this to ask if anyone has some good examples of dance cvs/resumes that they could share. I've found quite a few examples and tips for performing pros and those in other disciplines (like https://www.pointemagazine.com/dance-resume-how-to-2541920413.html), but not really any for ballroom.

And while I'm asking, are teaching and performing c.v.'s the same? Should they be?

 

[opendoor]

..but not really any for ballroom

That´s interesting, because in the tango world it´s quite normal and contains usually

-attendance or degree of dance or art related school or academy,
-(sometimes) training or degree in type of body therapy or method ( Alexander, Feldenkrais, Pilates)
-membership in a dance company or show,
-(sometimes) direction, assistence, or choreographing a show,
-top positions in the tango world championships,
-show-acts (or workshops held) at well reknown festivals,
-membership or honorary appointsments in dance or art related organizations.

What unfortunately is not mentioned is the direct artistic influence or the main teacher.

 

[Joe]

But that's because you're a veteran of the dance world.

 

[FancyFeet]

What about when you were first breaking into the industry, before you were a 'name'? Did you have a c.v.? How did you spread the word/seeking employment?

 

[opendoor]

That´s interesting, because in the tango world it´s quite normal...

Maybe ballroom doesn't have it because it is a small industry..

That makes no sense, Larinda, because the tango world is much smaller than the BR world, isn´t it?

 

[snapdancer]

If I were hiring a dancer to perform, then I'd be interested in any competition's she's won. If I were hiring a dancer to teach, I'd be interested in competition's her students had won.

How did you become aware of this show? Is this a general casting call? Did you somehow hear about it? Or were you asked to apply?

Also, you characterize it as a "professional show". Who gave it that label? You or someone else? When it comes to "professional" I've been accused of it by newbies because I have a bit of dance ability. I tell them I can't be a professional because the money flow for me is strictly in the opposite direction. So "professional" has different meanings to different people.

 

[opendoor]

I think "professional show" means a payed performance. The professional makes a living of dancing, regardless of quality, ability or skills.

 

[snapdancer]

Waiting for the OP to answer and why exactly she thinks this is a "professional" show. I might or might not agree with her, but given her dance background as she's stated it I wonder why she's in the running for a professional show. Waiting for the OP's answer.

 

[FancyFeet]

Um, the OP is from 2012... I doubt we'll hear

I revived this thread. I asked whether teaching and performing c.v.'s were the same, and if anyone had good examples. I'm more interested in the former type, really, and they don't have to be ballroom-specific (but would be great if they were!)

 

[SwingingAlong]

Not sure if it helps, but as an artist, my cv contains both "shows" (exhibitions) and "teaching". The exhibition experience adds meaning to the teaching, particularly if it is a selected show. I see no reason not to have a CV which contains both your teaching and comp results. If you have them on separate pages then you can take them out if required.