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S – As it is coming to the end of my full time educational training, I have created a plan and multiple goals to help me succeed and achieve the future I have always dreamed of. My overall plan is of course to be successful within the industry as a whole but specifically the commercial industry. My particular goals within being successful in the commercial industry are dancing on a live stage with popular artists such as Tate Mccrae or Dua Lipa, going on tour and performing at award shows. Those particular artists interest me as they have always gave their dancers the appropriate credits and attention all dancers should receive therefore I feel they would be a few of the more beneficial artists to work with. These artists are constantly bringing out new music which leads to new music videos and eventually more tour dates which all result in more work opportunities for me as a dancer furthermore allowing me to gain more success within the industry and my career.

M - To ensure I can fully reach my plan for the future, I will have to allow them to be realistic therefore I will be setting deadlines and measurable smaller goals to track my progress and achieve my overall goal. Within the next year I will be hoping to attend as many open call auditions as possible, to be more specific for my goal I will be aiming to attend at least 15-20 auditions within the 1 year period as this will give me as much as experience as possible in the audition sector allowing me to figure out as a dancer what is the correct approach needed in order to book my desired jobs. I will also be aiming to connect with an agent suitable to my career path as I feel that this would be very beneficial for finding the correct auditions and connections needed to be successful in my plan for the future. In terms of agency I will be aiming to sign with larger companies such as AMCK, Mass Movement etc. as I feel that these are the most effective agencies meaning I will be to experience opportunities that connect to my action plan.

A - I have trained as a ‘commercial’ dancer for the majority of my training process therefore I know what is expected from me when entering the industry. I feel that one area I could slightly improve in is my star quality as a dancer, due to the commercial industry being so large, whilst also continuing to expand, I need to know within myself what would make me stand out as an individual and result in me booking the jobs I am aiming to achieve. In order to work on this, I have to ensure that I am taking as many open classes as possible as this will allow me to work on my confidence and build a presence necessary for a stage performance. I will also be sure that I am continuing to keep up with my flexibility and technique when I leave my  university, meaning that I will not lose any skills I have learned during my full time training. Finally, I will also make sure that I am constantly networking within the industry, meaning that when attending open classes, ensuring that I communicate with the dancers around me and the choreographers as this will allow me to get myself out there and have a good reputation for myself as a business, which could lead to more opportunities resulting in being even more successful in the industry.

R – Pursuing a professional career as a dancer does not only consist of the constant training, it also aligns with your passion within the subject. In order to maintain my love and passion for dance, I will ensure that I listen to my own body and allow rest if needed however I will make sure that this does not result in allowing myself to become lazy and unmotivated as this will then have a negative impact on me pursuing my professional career. As stated before I am aiming to attend as many auditions as possible in order to become successful, however this may not always be as realistic as I would desire. Most auditions tend to be held in London meaning I will be constantly travelling for this which can be very expensive and time consuming for an individual. To overcome this issue, I am going to ensure the agent I decide to work with is effective, this means that my agent can make me aware of auditions that are suitable to me as a dancer allowing me to be more efficient by saving money and time for the jobs more relatable to my overall plan. In addition to this, I will ensure that my portfolio and social media are constantly being updated as these are often the key areas you are being assessed on when booking jobs etc. Having an effective online platform such as Instagram and Tik Tok will allow you to build up a large following and have a professional online presence which makes an individual more employable within the industry.

T - I will be graduating with my degree within the next few months, this being said I have set myself deadlines in order to achieve my desired goals. As a whole, I will be aiming to be working with an agency by the end of the year, I will ensure that the agency I choose to be with will be relatable to my chosen career path so that I am at full advantage and being put forward for the correct jobs for me as an emerging commercial dancer. I would like to have booked at least 1 fully paid job within the next year, this job must be specific and relating to my overall plan meaning I will be able to constantly working toward my end goal of performing with large artists and going on tour. Finally within this working year, I will ensure that I attend at least 2/3 open classes a week, these being contrasting styles such as a technical class and a choreography class as this will allow me to continue to build on my versatility as a dancer whilst also expanding on my knowledge as a dancer as a whole.

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My passion and motivation to become a professional dancer has stuck with me throughout the majority of my life. From a young age I have always dreamed of touring around the world and dancing on a stage behind my favourite artists. I have trained as a dancer for almost 17 years in various styles, whilst also attending dance college and university for 4 years, where I have been selected for several productions, showcases and to be part of a company led by amazing professionals in the industry. As a result of these opportunities I have gained multiple skills and qualities essential for being successful within the industry,  time management and discipline are the key skills I have developed within my training alongside creativity, resilience and versatility across different dance styles which are necessary to be successful in the performance industry. My training experience has also allowed me to work with various choreographers which has expanded my knowledge as a dancer whilst also improving my ability to adapt, work both individually and as a team and be able to communicate with my peers. All of these skills are effective and have allowed me to progress as a professional dancer entering the commercial industry, being confident and resilient is essential to be able to face rejection and continue to improve as an individual.

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S – As a dancer on tour, a strength of mine would be my versatility in different dance styles, I am able to switch between styles whilst being consistent with technique and dynamics showing my ability to adapt and become reliable as a dancer. I have strong stage presence which is  essential for performing to a large crowd, being able to connect with the audience whilst continuing with the choreography is also a strength I am proud to say that I have. Whilst being on tour I would also bring my discipline and dedication as this will allow me to stay focused during both the rehearsal process and tour itself, this will also create an effective reputation for me as a dancer and makes me more employable for future opportunities.

W – A potential weakness that would affect me as a dancer on tour would be the physical toll that the constant travelling and performing can take on the body. As I dancer, I am more than aware that it is extremely important to take care of our bodies and allow time for rest, meaning that there will be increased injury prevention and maintain stamina throughout the tour. However, there may often not be time to do so therefore this can have an impact on me as the dancer.

O – Being on tour consists of many new opportunities to grow and expand my knowledge as a dancer. Touring creates the environment for dancers to perform in front of multiple different audiences full of people from different cultures and backgrounds, giving them exposure and opportunities to get noticed in a variety of environments. Working with a variety of diverse dancers, choreographers and production teams expands the knowledge of a dancer and opens up effective opportunities for learning and networking in the industry, which can then lead to further career positions in the future.

T – When going on tour as a dancer, there potential threats and challenges I could face. Being on tour will result in a demanding nature of multiple rehearsal and performances, this can result in a strain on the body therefore increasing the risk of injury, which can be very hard to treat whilst being away from home. The long rehearsal process and constant travelling can lead to not only physical but also mental burnout and exhaustion which can lead to the journey as a whole being less enjoyable and have a negative impact on me personally. Also being away from home and your usual surroundings can cause home sickness and missing family and friends which can then also result in me being unable to appreciate the experience of being on tour and doing my dream job. ‌

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