U2 L5 Actors, Dancers, And Musicians Flashcards
What is bodily kinesthetic intelligence?
- concept by Howard Gardner
- ability to coordinate body movements
What is a librettist?
composer who writes music and lyrics for opera singers
What is the most important skill for actors to develop?
active listening
What is the projected growth of acting jobs between 2012 to 2022?
4%
How does Acting as a job compare to other performing arts jobs?
most competitive performing arts
What is SAG-AFTRA?
Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
What does SAG-AFTRA provide for actors?
- aims for fair wages
- health insurance
- retirement benefits
- works with signatory producers
Is a degree required for a career in acting?
- no
- experience in acting is more sufficient to enter the business
What does the Dance/USA organization provide for dancers?
- commitment to diversity
- positively shape opportunities for underrepresented people
Is a degree required for a career in dancing?
- no
- long-term experience more important
What is the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD)?
granted accreditation for 80 college/uni dance programs
For classical ballet, what type of training is needed?
recommended for children to begin training in preschool years
What do Choreographers do?
creates complex dances to teach to dancers and musical performers
Is a college degree needed to become a choreographer?
- no
- but dance companies prefer INSTRUCTORS to have 4year degree un a related performing arts
What is the projected job growth for DANCERS?
6%
What is the projected job growth for CHOREOGRAPHERS?
25%
What is the biggest challenge facing the dance industry today?
increasing diversity
what is the projected job growth of musicians?
4%
How are musicians able to make additional money?
- working as studio session musicians
- working as instructors
How many accredited programs in music are there according to The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)?
650
Is a degree/formal training required for a career in music?
no
What percentage of musicians and singers were self-employed according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2012?
36%
How are Independent singers/songwriters able to support themselves?
- performing small venues online
- rely on social media to build fanbases
What is The Sound Exchange?
- nonprofit performance rights organization
- collects/distributes digital performance royalties to artists/copyright holders
- ensure they receive standard digital royalty rate for having their songs played online
What is the American Lyric Theater (ALT)?
- in effort to increase number of librettists and provide training
- began training program for opera composers and librettists in 2007
