5b

After I did task 5a, I have looked in to my company`s code of conduct as a dancer.




  1,Costumes and props must be returned to wardrobe and placed back where they came from as soon as possible after a performance.  Costumes should also be returned on the hangers they came on.

·         2, After a performance the dancers should make themselves available to sign autographs or to talk to members of the audience if required.

·         3, Dancewear for class should be appropriate, especially when members of the public are present.

·         4, Dancewear for workshops should be neat and tidy; company t-shirts are provided and should be worn.

·         5, Dancers should be punctual for both workshops and class.

·         6, Dancers leading workshops must plan appropriately so they are presented at the highest standard.

·         7, Dancers are expected to perform certain extra duties if the situation arises, for example, the male dancers should help with the get in/get out on rehearsal days, dancers should help to tape the dance floor and the female dancers may need to help the wardrobe department on occasion.  These extra duties will be shared out fairly amongst the company dancers.

·         8, Our dance education programme is an integral part of the company’s ethos and therefore company dancers are expected to undertake training for workshops as well as to lead and assist in all dance education activities such as workshops, summer schools and courses and our ballet associate programme. Dancers are expected to be responsible and act as role models during all education work and to participate enthusiastically.

·        9,  If company transport is not required then the dancer should tell both the director and the technicians.

·         10, If a dancer would like a guest to use the company transport then the dancer must first confirm this with the director and the technicians.

·         11, Dancers should be punctual for the leaving times of the company transport.

·         12, The company transport must be kept tidy and all rubbish removed.

·         13, The drinking of alcohol is not allowed on the company van.

·         14, Dancers may not bring guests to stay in company accommodation.

·         15, Dancers are responsible for reading and understanding all the information contained in the contract, handbook, company etiquette and any other documents relevant to the role of company dancer, any queries may be made to management.  The dancer’s signature will be taken as confirmation that the documents have been read and understood.

·         16, The dancers have the right to elect a dancer representative from the company to liaise between the dancers and management.

·         17, The company dancers are ambassadors for the company and should behave likewise at all times.  This includes information or pictures published on social media sites that could compromise the reputation of the company.

·         18, At times, dancers may be required to participate in extra activities such as working with artists and taking part in research activities. Dancers are expected to be open minded and accommodating in these circumstances.

  19, The management tries its best to be accommodating.  If there are any queries or problems then dancers may speak to the dancer representative, education officer, assistant director or director.

It seems like a lot of restrictions, however, I had a discussion in my professional net work and other dancers told me, usually there are a hand book code of conduct for dancers, and it is often very thick. So, maybe my company`s code of conduct section is not too bad. And, most of the code of conducts are common sense.