Forming my AOL's

When choosing my AOL's I used the exercise provided in the handbook to determine what the areas were and also what learning has occurred within the framework of "doing". It's difficult to name everything you do in a day or to even recognize all of the tasks especially those that are done more seasonally or annually but here is a brief snapshot of what I do in my work and in my practice. 

Exercise to apply when choosing your AOL's: Write a job description for your role, what functions and activities do you complete whether or not they are in the title, what courses or training were required or helpful in acquiring this position, where within the organization do you sit, what is the scale of your responsibility? (Page 21 in the RPL handbook).

JOB ONE: DANCE EDUCATOR 

• Develop class goals and outlines of achievements that help to frame the learning that will occur within that season 
• Create safe and effective exercises and technical drills that follow dance lineage and anatomical awareness 
• Create an environment where all students feel seen, heard, cared for, and included. Create boundaries between teacher-student relationship, and cultivate a container that is inclusive and limits barriers to access 
• To instruct students using dance terminology and various learning styles to help dancers improve on their technique and creative process 
• To instruct dancers using the ISTD examination exercises for classes where submission for exams will take place 
• To choreograph dance routines that are specific to a certain style, age, and level, for fun, stage, competition, exams, or touring 
• To ensure the history of the discipline being taught is communicated to help enrich student's learning and pay homage to those who have worked on the art form. To demonstrate respect inside a classroom and lessons of plagiarism within the arts
• Training required or that which was helpful: ISTD teaching accreditation, Bachelor of Sport Leadership, Personal Training Certification, Yoga Teacher Training 200 hr certification, years of experience teaching, continuous workshops and training, currently dancing for a professional company. 
• Where in the organization do you sit? Owner --> Me--> Student teacher 
• Scale of responsibility: responsible for up to 40 students at a time and uphold the business' name within the community

JOB TWO: YOGA TEACHER 

• Develop sequenced class for specific clients or general public depending on the offering 
• Create safe and effective sequencing that covers the liner progression of Vinyasa style yoga with both philosophical elements and anatomical and postural awareness 
• Create an environment where all students feel seen, heard, cared for, and included. Create boundaries between teacher-student relationship, and cultivate a container that is inclusive and limits barriers to access 
• To ensure the history of the discipline being taught is communicated to help enrich student's learning and pay homage to those who have worked to develop the various lineages of yoga. 
• Training required or that which was helpful:  Yoga Teacher Training 200 hr certification, years of experience teaching, continuous workshops and training. Bachelor of Sport Leadership, Personal Training Certification, Group Fitness certification.
• Where in the organization do you sit? Owner --> Me
• Scale of responsibility: responsible for up to 49 students at a time and uphold the business' name within the community

JOB THREE: STUDIO DIRECTOR/OWNER

• To ensure the day to day running of the business occurs (from phone calls, emails, cash flow, teacher engagement, client issues, opening and closing of business)
• Community engagement with partners, vendors, and guests. From social media giveaway's to in person markets and events 
• Communication via in person, online, and phone, with all clients, teachers, owner, vendors, and partners
• Training of all new staff on software systems and studio protocols
• Interview new staff and implement practice teaching shifts to give appropriate feedback relevant to the offerings and clients 
• Housekeeping and general aesthetic of the business 
• Creative marketing and social media marketing
• Scheduling and contracts 
• Payments made out to staff 
• Operation of building including cleaning, supplies, and financial responsibility
• Training required or that which was helpful: Bachelor of Sport Leadership, Diploma in Sport management, years of experience teaching and in admin to understand roles of those "below" me in the organizational chart, years of experience as an event manager, years of experience as a manager of a movement business.
• Where in the organization do you sit? Owner --> Me --> Teachers/ Community manager --> Volunteers/ ambassadors / partners 
  OR 
  Me / co-owner --> manager --> teachers --> student teachers
• Scale of responsibility: responsible for 18 teachers, 8-20 volunteers, and 9 vendors OR responsible for 9 faculty and one manager

JOB FOUR: DANCER

• Responsible for memorizing up to 55 minutes of choreography per show 
• Responsible for teaching choreography to apprentices and or stepping in when director/choreographer is away or ill 
• Responsible for upholding a certain level of standard training outside of the hours of practice with the company 
• Responsible for engaging with media and social platforms for upcoming shows 
• Responsible for flyering at festivals and fringe contracts 
• Training required or that which was helpful: ISTD certifications and training, experience performing within various companies and modes of performing, experience teaching, all movement experience including fitness and yoga.
• Where in the organization do you sit? Company board--> Choreographer-->  Director -->  Me/other company members --> Apprentices
• Scale of responsibility: responsible for performance as a main contract dancer