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Management Episodes

Almost all careers involve management at some level, likewise with the arts. Here, we discuss Production, Curation and Institutional Governance.
March 18, 2024

Institutional Leadership and Culture | Pamela Tatge

What does it mean to be a leader in the arts? Have you ever dreamt of heading an international platform which boasts both historical and current prestige? As far as dance goes dance, very few are like The Jacob's Pillow. …

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March 3, 2024

Co-directing an International Festival | Wieland & Poulinas

What does it take to stage a dance festival? Have you ever wanted to initiate an international platform with long-term sustainability? Despite the overwhelming number of contemporary dance festivals around today, very few hav...

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March 27, 2021

Management: Rope a D.O.P.E. | Personality Types for Dance Jobs

Taking a trip down memory lane with my first ever personality test, yeah the one with the birds! Personality tests are not the absolute rulebook, but they can be useful navigators for making smarter career decisions and to be...

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March 20, 2021

Management: Producing Progress | Bilqis Hijjas

What is a producer in the performing arts? What does it mean to be scouring for not just an elephant, but a purple one as well! In recent years, the role of producer has received growing attention as more crucial …

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March 13, 2021

Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 2 | Joseph Gonzales

The second of a two-part series exploring the tools and motivations behind starting a dance company. Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales features as the first ever guest on the show and is an immensely experienced performer, choreog...

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March 6, 2021

Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 1 | Joseph Gonzales

The first of a two-part series exploring the tools and motivations behind starting a dance company. Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales features as the first ever guest on the show and is an immensely experienced performer, choreogr...

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