Ethics- 5a

To keep a certain dignity in your own work place is crucial in maintaining a successful career path, and I find following the ethical codes of your professional practice will help to do so.  To me it shows a sign of respect for your work environment, your job, your colleagues and most importantly yourself!

There are many ethics in the professional dance environment. 

Some basics:

·      Respect- directors, teachers, choreographers, co-workers, musicians, wardrobe

·      Turn up on time for class and rehearsals

·      Be polite and diplomatic

·      Reliable

·      Alert

·      Listen to your own body

·      Keep positive as to not spread any negative energy

Studio and rehearsals

·      Wear appropriate attire for class and rehearsals

·      Listen to the teachers and choreographers- apply corrections

·      Respect each others space and positions

·      Don’t leave bags all over the place

·      Wear the right shoes

·      Practice lifts with someone marking behind

·      Practice safely

·      Warm up before any dancing!

Performances

·      Know your schedule and casting

·      Stay well into the wings

·      Keep wing space clear

·      Respect each other’s performance preparations

·      Take good care of costumes- don’t eat with them on!

·      Try not make anyone else nervous

·      Don’t get in any crew member’s way

Body

·      Eat well

·      Sleep well and rest when needed

·      Keep your body fit, and flexible

·      Look after your body

Many of these ethics can be similar in other organizations, and looking at this I could definitely keep some in mind for my inquiry- respect others, positivity, polite and diplomatic. Plagiarism and ‘legit’ information would need to be considered when researching/reviewing literature. Information would need to be kept confidential when blogging on progress, feedback and obtaining personal opinions.

*A note to add:

Recently I have gained some great advice from one ballet director, who highly regard and look up to, said that whenever leaving a company/workplace or transitioning into another one always leave on good terms!