Spice Road Bellydance

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OUR COMPASS (The Code of Conduct)

AS A MEMBER, YOU WILL ENACT:

INTEGRITY-- acting with responsibility and consideration...

COMMITMENT--to the moment of the dance, be it rehearsal or performance, to your progress, to our shared goals...

ACCOUNTABILITY--to yourself, to each other, the group, to Nicola, to the standards & expectations of the dance...

RESPECT-- for yourself, each other, Nicola, the group as a whole, and our art form…

THIS CONDUCT WILL INCLUDE:

• regularly attending rehearsals, classes, and workshops

• arriving with your supplies
  

• arriving on time to everything
  

• being prepared as requested
  

• focussing on the task at hand, at any given moment
  

• listening to all feedback and critiques
  

• regularly contributing to costuming, rehearsing, developing choreography and show concepts, finding gigs, and troupe well-being
  

• demonstrating consideration to all members regardless of personal feelings or circumstances
  

• arranging independently to compensate for missed rehearsals and commitments
  

• practicing on your own
  

• leaving all ego and personal issues at the door
  

• exhibiting an open heart, mind, and spirit to learning
  

• paying fees on time
  

• resolving problems and conflicts in a mature, candid, and responsible manner
  

• stepping up and bringing it, 100% of what you are capable of

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OUR GUIDES (Education & Inspiration)

• pursuing educational and training experiences
  

• attending local and out-of-town workshops, private lessons, independent learning projects
  

• seeking feedback from one another, local performers, visiting masters
  

• using examples set by dance greats and scholars
  

• adapting and creating choreography that demonstrate authentic, recognized national & folkloric traditions, individual stylings of stars, and theatrical/conceptual themes

• investing in resources such as videos/DVDs, books, and more

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• personalized attention in rehearsal and through 2 complimentary private lessons each season
  

• discounts on merchandise (Nicola's own and Internet orders), classes and workshops
  

• learning about all aspects of dance, from show production to workshop organization to developing your own choreography to better improv
  

• improved, technique that you can be assured will be authentic, culturally & personally

• rental of videos/DVDs, books, and other resources
  

• sense of pride, confidence, & accomplishment
  

• opportunities to perform in a wide variety of settings

• fun and fellowship

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MEMBER REQUIREMENTS

• successful completion of audition and trial period (3 months)
  

• minimum of 20 hours of intermediate training or above with any instructor
  

• monthly fees to cover studio rental for weekly rehearsal (payable monthly, quarterly, or yearly)
  

• attendance of intermediate or advanced classes with any instructor (but must complete minimum of 2 sessions of Level 3 or 4 with Nicola during each dance season)
  

• comfortable with zills (or willingness to learn them quickly), cane, veil
  

• sourcing, securing and organizing (w/ help) a minimum 2 gigs each per year
  

• taking on administrative & practical tasks, over the year and specific to shows and workshops-- including secretarial, promotional, financial
  

• making, purchasing, & creating costuming, props, signage and scenery
  

• organizing, staffing, executing and/or performing fundraising events and pursuits--dance wear, shows, etc.
  

• applying technique, sequences, and correction quickly, willingly, and enthusiastically
  

• level of fitness and lung health to participate actively every week--NON-SMOKERS ONLY
  

• sobriety at all rehearsals and performances
  

• positive, willing attitude
  

• confidentiality--SR is open to members of other troupes and groups, but the utmost level of discretion and trustworthiness is expected

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AUDITIONS

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