My values:
“When it actively engages people as creative participants, dance can help build stronger communities” (Foundation for community dance, 2009).
I believe that everyone has the right to express themselves through both dance and theatre. I believe that everyone should feel confident exploring their body within a community dance practice and I want to encourage all to participate, no matter the age, gender, ability or build of the person. I want to allow those who are less wealthy and who usually feel excluded from other dance practices to find themselves within this community practice.
My Code of Conduct:
Competency: I will have the sills, knowledge and experience to teach. I will have the commitment over updating my skills and I will learn new experiences in the field of community dance and theatre. I will understand the health and safety regulation and have already been educated on the human rights.
Responsibility: I will take responsibility for my own actions. I will be consistent; this will create trust between the participants and myself. I will be prepared for every session. I will be punctual for every session and will behave appropriately.
Safety: I will make sure the venue used will be suitable for the participants I will be working with. I will make sure all concerns will be dealt with before the session begins in regards to the health of those I will be working with. I will complete all risk assessments and understand all legal requirements regarding working with both children and vulnerable adults.
Working with people: I will act in an open, honest and friendly way. I will encourage all of my participants but will not push them past their boundaries as they will know themselves how much they can do. I will respect all of my participants and anyone else working alongside me.
Commitment to the Code of Conduct: I will reflect back on my work and will acknowledge feedback. I will take responsibility in changing my actions based on the feedback.
Works Cited:
Foundation for community dance (2009) Definitions, core values and a code of conduct for community dance. [online] Available from http://www.communitydance.org.uk/DB/animated-library/definitions-core-values-and-a-code-of-conduct-for-.html?ed=14041 [Accessed 7 November 2014]
