Task 4A (With reconsideration)

 'Transitioning from Performer too Teacher'


What actions need too be taken in order to make this transition? 



Are there different approaches too making this transition? If so, what are they?


Does professional Performance experience and vocational training in all three disciplines (Dancing, Singing, Acting) prove a valuable asset too teaching?


Does having studied at a vocational school put teachers at a disadvantage too teachers who trained on an academic degree?


Are students inspired by teachers who have had a successful performance career?


What are the similarities and differences between the two? 


Are any of the skills used as a performer transferable ?


Are there different routes depending on the environment in which you wish too teach?


Why do performers make the decision too pursue a teaching career? Does the reason have an effect on how they teach and there motivation?

I would be extremely appreciative of any advise on how too develop these questions further and any more questions that I could possibly consider.

Task 4A

Getting started on Module 2 has proved challenging. I have an extremely busy term ahead and already feeling overwhelmed with the work load. As I discussed in module 1, time management was an aspect of my professional practice of which I needed to improve in order for me too be successful and therefore, I delved straight in too Task 4A despite feeling confused.

At this early stage my ideas are still varied and unspecific. I plan too speak too Paula and use other professional networks to help me progress with my inquiry and clarify my thoughts.

My original 'potential line of inquiry' was educational based and was related too my job at a local stage school were I taught  performing arts to children aged between 3 sand 11 . unfortunately due too unforeseen circumstances i am no longer teaching; however it is still a topic I am enthusiastic about and will consider developing.

Since leaving my teaching job and Reflecting throughout module 1. It became apparent that i was not yet ready too give up performing  and  Pursue a full time teaching career at present. I am still very passionate about performing and feel there is a great amount I wish too experience before I move on. This decision led me to question what it was I wanted to achieve and how I planned on achieving it.

Although my training at The Hammond School of Dance was Dance/Musical Theatre based, I found a great love for acting and studied LAMDA in my spare time. Since graduating I have gained numerous acting roles in both Musical Theatre and Pantomime however I would love too progress onto acting for screen or be cast in a straight play.

• Is Musical Theatre taken seriously in the acting world?
• In terms of acting, is it beneficial too be trained as a triple threat or a hindrance? 
• What are the key skills needed too transfer from acting in Musicals too acting in straight plays and for screen.
• Are any of the skills learnt in Musical Theatre transferable?
• What steps can a performer take too progress onto a new medium in the arts world?
• What are the differences and similarities between Musical Theatre and acting?
• What are peoples perception of Musical Theatre?

I will look forward too hearing your thoughts on these topics.