My Title

Using the help of SIG, fellow students, friends, outside commnities and revelant practitioners has given me the guideance in finalising my many questions into one simple and to the point Title.


Does having a qualification/degree benefit a performers transition into teaching and choreographing easily?


This title has the potential of in depth debates and exploration to find out whether it is necessary in the national teaching profession. As this subject effects my Professional Practice and future career as a dance teacher when concluding the question with the help of others it will develop my knowledge and ability has a professional.


Qualifications- Qualifications are the necessary skills required by an employer or company. A qualification is the foundation of a career and is developed by relevant experience and ability within that profession. Many qualifications are noticed by a National examination board. 


Performers- A Performer is someone who uses expressions through their body, voice or mind. As a dance performer my expressions are through my body movement. Many performers are taught techniques to have the ability to reach beyond standard movements. Others are born with abilities and teach themselves. Ballet is an art form that has to have the flexible body movement ability to obtain certain movements, this can be taught to an extent. 


Teaching- A Teacher is someone who has gained enough relevant experience to pass on knowledge to others learning. In my profession, teachers can be academic or non academic. Many teachers have to obtain a specific qualification to teach certain examination boards. eg. ISTD or RAD. These are both International examination syllabuses that are recognised throughout the world. People have an art to teaching and this is gained by experience and patience. Many teachers are dismissed for being non qualified or having no degree in the appropriate subject.


Choreographing- A Choreographer is someone who has a created eye for movement in the body. Many choreographers are technically trained and use their abilities to compose sequences of steps together.  Developing on their foundations and expanding into signature moves. The use for choreographers is in Fashion Show, TV, Tours and many more. The recognition for choreographing is high and there is a huge demand for rising new talent. A creative eye is a gift.


ISTD- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. This examination board is a international recognised board that is taught and learnt throughout many countires. The use of this examination board enables the dancers to be at a certain standard by certain ages, therefore when they enter the industry their abilities are at a high caliber. As a extremely well certified dance board this gives the impression that dance is an important subject and should be appreciated by all. 


These subjects will be the co subjects into my question as they lead onto what I would like to read and study more about. Using this will prevent the distraction of debating on other topics and enabling deeper thought process.