Comments on: How to Conduct Oneself as a Professional – Part I http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/ Giving students, teachers, and parents an edge in dance education Tue, 22 May 2012 20:33:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Approaching Your Teacher « Dance Advantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Approaching Your Teacher « Dance Advantage Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:09:58 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=383#comment-97 [...] it looks a lot less like complaining when you can back up your ideas and also, as I said in my article on professionalism, it is a sign of [...] [...] it looks a lot less like complaining when you can back up your ideas and also, as I said in my article on professionalism, it is a sign of [...]

]]> By: :: bogna :: http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-96 :: bogna :: Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:37:51 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=383#comment-96 how great to have someone articulate all this! how great to have someone articulate all this!

]]> By: Professionalism… « Halyma http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Professionalism… « Halyma Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:05:20 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=383#comment-95 [...] the shallow end of the professionalism lake, I was also inspired by DanceAdvantage, who wrote a 2 part series on the same topic recently, and her article is so worth [...] [...] the shallow end of the professionalism lake, I was also inspired by DanceAdvantage, who wrote a 2 part series on the same topic recently, and her article is so worth [...]

]]> By: danceadvantage http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-93 danceadvantage Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:25:43 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=383#comment-93 Yes, how someone reacts to a given situation usually defines what type of person (or professional) they are. And reaction is most definitely a choice. Taking a deep breath (or several) before reacting can make a world of difference in how one perceives a situation. Something that seemed HUGE can seem smaller when given a little space. Fortunately, we can change what defines us and how we are perceived by choosing not to always react on impulse. Yes, how someone reacts to a given situation usually defines what type of person (or professional) they are. And reaction is most definitely a choice. Taking a deep breath (or several) before reacting can make a world of difference in how one perceives a situation. Something that seemed HUGE can seem smaller when given a little space. Fortunately, we can change what defines us and how we are perceived by choosing not to always react on impulse.

]]> By: halyma http://danceadvantage.net/2008/09/26/professionalism-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-94 halyma Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:58:53 +0000 http://danceadvantage.wordpress.com/?p=383#comment-94 Well said! I have been thinking along similar lines as I look at forming a bit more solid dance performance group with some of my colleagues and advanced students. You've covered the bases for any field of endeavor! Being professional in your actions and and reactions can be a battle, but that little bit of thinking ahead and or looking past the emotion of the moment is so important, especially when egos and pride is involved. Looking forward to Part II! Well said!

I have been thinking along similar lines as I look at forming a bit more solid dance performance group with some of my colleagues and advanced students.

You’ve covered the bases for any field of endeavor!

Being professional in your actions and and reactions can be a battle, but that little bit of thinking ahead and or looking past the emotion of the moment is so important, especially when egos and pride is involved.

Looking forward to Part II!

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