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I Definition of Professional Dancer / Instructor / Choreographer
A Professional Dancer/Instructor/Choreographer is recognized as one who:
... has presented his/her work to the public by means of exhibitions, publications, performances, readings, screenings or
similar representations appropriate to the nature of his/her work
... devotes a reasonable proportion of his/her professional time as an artist to promoting or marketing his/her work,
including, but not limited to, presenting himself/herself for auditions, seeking sponsorship, agents or engagements, or
similar activities appropriate to the nature of his/her work
... receives or has received, compensation from his/her work including, but not limited to, sales fees, commissions,
salaries, royalties, grants and awards, any of which may reasonably be included as professional or business income
... has a record of income or loss relevant to the exploitation of his/her work and appropriate to the span of his/her artistic
career
... has received professional training either in an educational institution or from a practitioner or teacher recognized
within his/her profession
... has received public or peer recognition in the form of honors, awards, professional prizes or by publicly disseminated
critical appraisal
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