Over the next few weeks I am going to be looking at completing a cycle to help shape my inquiry. The first step is Finding a Focus.
Reading my essay from module 1 helped me identify parts of my practice I am really interested in and want to investigate further. At the moment I have two very different topics I would like to explore and discuss in my 1-1 with Sam.
These are:
- The importance of Rejection in a Dancer: Confronting rejection was one of my AOL's in the first module.
- Benefits of dance in children: This was something I did a lot of research about prior but never discussed in my essay. I do not work/have my own children nor do I teach dance but is a topic I am very keen to look into more. I am not sure if it is something I can write about as I do not have any experience in this field.
Something that grabbed me when reading the handbook was the term "survival work". For me this is working a 9-5 office job in order to pay my bills and generally live. It is ultimately what funds you to achieve your career within the ARTS. It resonated with me so I would also like to look around this as a term and see if I can cooperate it into an inquiry topic.
It seems like a lot of work to do this module, I am feeling overwhelmed but excited to get stuck in at the same time. Module 2 here we go!
Hey Abi!
ReplyDeleteYour ideas for your focus are really interesting. I'm looking forward to reading more of your blogs and seeing what questions you identify. Perhaps you could also consider how performers are affected by silent rejection? (Applying for castings yet not receiving a reply).
Ellie x
Hi Ellie,
DeleteThis is a really interesting point. One that will fit in really well with my inquiry! I think it is such a wide topic which raises many questions such as being in a casting and only being told 'no' with no explanation, there is very rarely any feedback from casting directors. X