Theory Flashcards
(33 cards)
What is a skill?
Something that you or someone can do
what is a quality?
Something about you or someone
roles and responsibilities of a dancer
1) To train their body and mind to a high level for performance
2) expected to create dance materials
3) expected to maintain a high level of fitness
4) take regular classes/ workshops with professionals
Roles and responsibilities of an actor
1) train to a high level to help with performance
2) expected to devise or improvise
3) to be able to take something from script but also put something else together
4) maintain a broad skill set
5) take regular classes with a professional
Roles and responsibilities of a singer
1) to be able to understand the music and have a high level of vocal skill
2) sing along with live instruments or backing instruments
3) regularly exercise or take care of vocal chords and throat
4) use of diaphragm and breath mainly in training
5) take a private lesson with a professional
Roles and responsibilities of a musical theatre performer
1) must be skilled in dance, acting and singing
2) important that training is at a high level with small amount of areas to improve on
3) must be very lively, engaged as musical theatre is exaggerated
4) must be able to learn all lines deliver them in character, sing all lyrics correctly and dance sharply/clearly
Roles and responsibilities of a musician
1) must be able to confidently play at least 1 instrument
2) be able to read sheet music
3) must have a degree in music performance
4) be able to perform as part of a group or soloist
Name 5 technical skills
Accuracy, coordination, posture, control, fluency, strength and stamina, intonation
Name 5 expressive skills
Characterisation, facial expression, gesture, dynamics, phrasing
name 5 communicative skills
Timing, rhythm, concentration, clarity, audience engagement, projection, use of costume, use of props, use of lighting, use of amplification
name 5 creative skills
Interpretation, stylistic awareness, devising, composing, improvisation
Order of the process triangle
1) creating and devising material
2) learning and memorising material
3) demonstrate and performance skills
What are the health and safety aspects?
- appropriate warm up
- suitable workspace
- time for dress rehearsal
- appropriate use of music/sound including sound levels and language
- being trustworthy when supporting others
- being reliable and responding to direction effectively to prevent accidents in rehearsal and performances
What is a funding agency?
Someone or a company who will fund a project
what is a union?
A company who takes care of employees
What is a business organisation?
The business side of a performance industry
E.g a dance company
list the 3 unions within the performing arts industry
1) equity
2) musician union
3) BECTU (broadcasting entertainment communication and theatre union
What is the aim of a union?
A unions aim is to help protect and support performing artists in the workplace. Focusing on improving standards and working conditions in the interest of the performer
what is a professional?
Someone who works for gain
what are royalties?
A portion of proceeds entitled due to owning the rights
what is gross income?
Earnings before tax
List 6 business organisations
1) dance company
2) record label
3) booking agency
4) theatre company
5) management agency
6) performance companies
different ways you can be taken on for work
1) voluntary: don’t get paid for the work you do
2) casual: paid work without a contract
3) permanent: a job that you stick with
4) part-time: a job that you do on top of your other job to earn more money(under 30 hours)
5) full-time: a job you do for 40 hours a week
6) fixed term: a job with an end date
7) freelance:when you are hired by various people but you are technically your own boss
different methods of promotion
- social media
- webpage
- blog
- flyer
- poster
- event
- portfolio
- demo
- showreel
- cv
- interview
- video
