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IV Do's & Don'ts
1 ... DO ... Let the other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers, especially the new ones; know what the fair
and established pay rate is in your area, for classes, performances & shows.
2 ... DON'T ... Never make an offer to take over another performers current gig, especially at a lower pay rate.
3 ... DON'T ... If you are approached for a gig - never work for less than the previous performer was making. Don't do free
demos, this will only lower your perceived value.
4 ... DON'T ... Don't badmouth other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers.
You will get a rep as a "bad mouth".
5 ... DO ... Talk to other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers and build a support network. This is your best
source of job information, referrals and help when you need it. And remember this is a two way street.
6 ... DO ... Be a total professional. Know your strengths & limitations. If you need help here, talk to those other
professional dancers/instructors/choreographers in your support network. And always give friendly suggestions when
needed and help when asked.
7 ... DO ... Share information with your fellow professional dancers/instructors/choreographers, especially about what
"jobs" have problems and which should be avoided. You don't want friends to become victims too; "jobs" with a
reputation for underhanded practices can be avoided.
8 ... DON'T ... There will always be different levels of talent - Don't promote rivalry, competition or cliques. It will hurt
business in the long run.
9 ... DO ... Teach the new professional dancers/instructors/choreographers in your area this basic code. It is in your best
interest to work in a field with other professionals. Some old ones may need a refresher course too. It is always better to
have the other professional dancer/instructor/choreographer be your friend than a competitor and enemy. "We must
learn to hang together or we will all hang separately." Even sharks don't eat each other.
1 ... DO ... Let the other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers, especially the new ones; know what the fair
and established pay rate is in your area, for classes, performances & shows.
2 ... DON'T ... Never make an offer to take over another performers current gig, especially at a lower pay rate.
3 ... DON'T ... If you are approached for a gig - never work for less than the previous performer was making. Don't do free
demos, this will only lower your perceived value.
4 ... DON'T ... Don't badmouth other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers.
You will get a rep as a "bad mouth".
5 ... DO ... Talk to other professional dancers/instructors/choreographers and build a support network. This is your best
source of job information, referrals and help when you need it. And remember this is a two way street.
6 ... DO ... Be a total professional. Know your strengths & limitations. If you need help here, talk to those other
professional dancers/instructors/choreographers in your support network. And always give friendly suggestions when
needed and help when asked.
7 ... DO ... Share information with your fellow professional dancers/instructors/choreographers, especially about what
"jobs" have problems and which should be avoided. You don't want friends to become victims too; "jobs" with a
reputation for underhanded practices can be avoided.
8 ... DON'T ... There will always be different levels of talent - Don't promote rivalry, competition or cliques. It will hurt
business in the long run.
9 ... DO ... Teach the new professional dancers/instructors/choreographers in your area this basic code. It is in your best
interest to work in a field with other professionals. Some old ones may need a refresher course too. It is always better to
have the other professional dancer/instructor/choreographer be your friend than a competitor and enemy. "We must
learn to hang together or we will all hang separately." Even sharks don't eat each other.
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