Working Backstage: For The LOVE Of
Remember the first day of school, all the feels? Excited to see old friends and start something new. Nervous energy as to what challenges lay ahead. Curious of the lessons in store and who we would be so lucky to receive those lessons from. Same goes for any new job to some degree or another.
Performers Unions: Being Protected, Part 1
Being a professional dancer involves much more than just dance. Higher profile jobs that most dancers wish to obtain involve contracts to be signed by the performer; some of which that are “union” contracts. Being a professional dancer involves much more than just dance. High profile jobs that most dancers wish to obtain involve contracts to be signed by the performer; some of which that are “union” contracts. There are a handful of labor unions that involve and protect dancers. Labor unions, in general, are centered around bargaining over wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members. The unions will usually aggressively support members in any dispute involving alleged violations of contractual provisions.