Sunday 6 July 2014

Investigating deeper...

I was pleased to find out I can continue with my project from the inquiry feedback. However what ‘threw me back’ a little was the fact that my inquiry is still too broad :

What inspires a professional ballet dancer to pursue the feeling of enjoyment and fulfillment when dancing?
What are the motivational factors that keep them going through the hardships of the professional ballet industry?

Skyping Paula cleared a lot out for me where we discussed that I can still stick to the main idea of motivation, and defintitely keeping the passion side going. But one word stood out- obstacles.
*How to perhaps overcome the obstacles professional ballet dancers  experience ? Rehearsals, class and onstage ?
*How do they motivate themselves to work through these obstacles/challenges ?

The documentary of New York City Ballet by Sarah Jessica Parker shows an insight into the different sectors as a ballet dancer where dancers face castings, auditioning, rankings, injuries, performances. This series has given me inspiration to look further into what might drive a ballet dancer to overcome his/her obstacles within a ballet company and its different rankings/stages . I too would like to find these answers, and a balance between all.


Reviewing literature will help direct me towards a clearer and more specific topic, which I plan to do with a few books I have just ordered : 
Dancer’s Manual http://www.amazon.com/Dancers-Manual-Motivational-Professional-Dancing/dp/0963786490

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