Profession dance répétiteur
Dance répétiteurs assist conductors and choreographers in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehearsal process. Regardless of their nature and scope, a répétiteur's actions are, from an ethical and practical standpoint, based on a commitment to respect the integrity of the work.
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Knowledge
- Link between dance and music style
The relation of a practiced dance style with music structure and musicians.
- Intellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
- Labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Skills
- Maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
Verify the technical aspects of your workspace, costumes, props, etc. Eliminate potential hazards in your work space or performance. Intervene actively in cases of accidents or illness.
- Represent artistic production
Represent the artistic company or production outside your day-to-day activities. Liaise with presenters and their teams. Help direct tours.
- Help set performance schedule
Take the necessary steps to develop a performance schedule. Help plan the schedule for a tour or performance venues. Respond to any unexpected events. Communicate the schedules to the persons concerned.
- Train artists in flying
Train artists in operating fly harnesses and flying systems by rehearsing fly movements.
- Test artist flying systems
Monitor or try flying systems to ensure health and safety conditions are adequate.
- Develop a coaching style
Develop a style for coaching individuals or groups that ensures all participants are at ease, and are able to acquire the necessary skills and competences provided in the coaching in a positive and productive manner.
- Help document artistic work at all stages
Document the artistic work for later reference. Produce audiovisual documents. Write documents such as rehearsal notes, cast lists and cue lists. Write a choreographic notation if relevant. Preserve documents related to the creation and production of the work, etc.
- Promote yourself
Market one's own strengths in terms of skills and knowledge.
- Rehearse artist fly movements
Help the artist rehearse their flying movements using the appropriate equipment.
- Manage artistic career
Present yourself and your artistic approach. Position your work in target markets. Promote and market yourself and your oeuvre.
- Work with respect for own safety
Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.
- Guide performers' training sessions
Organise performance training by determining its goals. Supervise the performers' training.
- Manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders.
- Participate in technical aspects of the production
Make sure that all technical aspects of the production are in place. Operate technical elements in the studio. Observe and check the technical aspects of performances. Assist or stand in for the technical crew or production team. Verify whether costumes and props are available and in good order.
- Work with broad variety of personalities
Be flexible and work with a broad mix of personalities.
- Prepare rehearsals
Decide on the content of a rehearsal. Immerse yourself in the choreographic material and other components of the work. Assemble the necessary technical and material resources and help to set up the rehearsal space.
- Help set rehearsal schedule
Develop and communicate rehearsal schedules, taking into account the availability of the physical spaces and of the participating team.
- Contribute to the development of a creative choreography
Help the choreographer develop his or her artistic intent. Grasp the work's identity, participate in the creative process, and ensure a smooth relationship and communications within the artistic team.
Optional knowledge and skills
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