I am struggling to decide on the questions/objectives I will focus on researching for my inquiry. The topic I have chosen: professional commercial dancers in the UK working for low to no pay, covers such a wide area, I hope that by narrowing down the questions I intend to explore, it will enable me to provide the most benefit to those working alongside me. Here are some ideas that are of interest to me- Please feel free to comment!
Finding real examples of this situation may help others to understand in which instances this may be career enhancing or of detriment to career development.
Can working for low to no pay at the beginning of you're career be considered an internship in the commercial dance industry? If so, when does it end?
How important is it to be part of a union or collective that stands up for rights of pay within the workplace? How many commercial dancers are a member of a union and are they aware of the benefits this can bring to their professional wellbeing?
Do commercial dancers feel able to speak up about inadequate pay issues in the workplace? There is often fierce competition for work in the dance industry, therefore, do dancers shy away from speaking up and asking questions to their agent or employer about financial concerns, due to fear of losing the job?
What impact does choosing to work for free have on others working within the same community that have made the decision not to do so?
What standards of pay should a commercial dancer expect within their varying workplace? Are there guidelines set out for employers? How many are aware of the minimum wage?
How can we help to educate future generations of dancers, starting their careers in this industry, about standards of pay? How many professional colleges educate their students about how to understand and cope with finances as a self-employed dancer?
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