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dance répétiteur

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Dance répétiteurs assist conductors and choreographers in directing rehearsals and guiding the artists in the rehearsal process. Regardless of their nature and scope, a répétiteur's actions are, from an ethical and practical standpoint, based on a commitment to respect the integrity of the work.

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Competences
50
Groups
3
Essential
30
Optional
20

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 4 competences

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link between dance and music style

The relation of a practiced dance style with music structure and musicians.

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This skill is specially very important in those dance styles in which music is played live or even improvised with dance, like flamenco, some African dance, some forms of early dance, belly dance, etc.
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subject of music coaching

The techniques used to coach students in different music related fields such as voice, dance or musical instrument.

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intellectual property law

The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.

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labour legislation

Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.

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Essential skills and competences 26 competences

Occupation specific

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contribute to the development of a creative choreography

Help the choreographer develop his or her artistic intent. Grasp the work's identity, participate in the creative process, and ensure a smooth relationship and communications within the artistic team.

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help document artistic work at all stages

Document the artistic work for later reference. Produce audiovisual documents. Write documents such as rehearsal notes, cast lists and cue lists. Write a choreographic notation if relevant. Preserve documents related to the creation and production of the work, etc.

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help set performance schedule

Take the necessary steps to develop a performance schedule. Help plan the schedule for a tour or performance venues. Respond to any unexpected events. Communicate the schedules to the persons concerned.

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participate in technical aspects of the production

Make sure that all technical aspects of the production are in place. Operate technical elements in the studio. Observe and check the technical aspects of performances. Assist or stand in for the technical crew or production team. Verify whether costumes and props are available and in good order.

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contribute to the choreographer's process of reflection

Help choreographers develop their reflection. Suggest readings. Refer to the work of visual artists, filmmakers, performing artists, composers and sound designers, and suggest potential resource persons.

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create a work environment where performers can develop their potential

Ensure that performers are well prepared and closely guided in each work session. Ask performers for feedback about the work sessions and take it into account

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describe artistic experience

Take into consideration other areas of expertise or experience and identify elements relevant to your artistic approach.

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develop an artistic framework

Develop a specific framework for research, creation and completion of artistic work.

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develop the physical language

Analyse and improve the choreographic movements and physical language, following the directions of the choreographer, scene director, etc.

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guide performers' training sessions

Organise performance training by determining its goals. Supervise the performers' training.

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help set rehearsal schedule

Develop and communicate rehearsal schedules, taking into account the availability of the physical spaces and of the participating team.

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identify performers' needs

Identify performer's needs, considering the strengths and weaknesses of each performer, and the specific needs for each role or part. Take into account performers' health and safety.

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maintain safe working conditions in performing arts

Verify the technical aspects of your workspace, costumes, props, etc. Eliminate potential hazards in your work space or performance. Intervene actively in cases of accidents or illness.

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manage artistic career

Present and promote one's artistic approach and position one's work in target markets.

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prepare performance training session

Prepare a training session for performers. Take into account the training goal, the training space, and performers' health and safety.

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prepare rehearsals

Decide on the content of a rehearsal. Immerse yourself in the choreographic material and other components of the work. Assemble the necessary technical and material resources and help to set up the rehearsal space.

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rehearse artist fly movements

Help the artist rehearse their flying movements using the appropriate equipment.

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represent artistic production

Represent the artistic company or production outside your day-to-day activities. Liaise with presenters and their teams. Help direct tours.

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test artist flying systems

Monitor or try flying systems to ensure health and safety conditions are adequate.

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train artists in flying

Train artists in operating fly harnesses and flying systems/rehearse fly movements.

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understand the emotional dimension of a performance

Identify the specific aspects of a cast and the emotions elicited by the performers' physical transformations. Sense the emotional charge of choreographic sequences, the arrangement of elements, in the use of space. Identify the emotional curve.

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Cross-sector

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create new fight sequences

Observe participants in groups or one by one to identify their potential. Create new movements tailored to make full use of performers' potential.

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develop a coaching style

Develop a style for coaching individuals or groups that ensures all participants are at ease, and are able to acquire the necessary skills and competences provided in the coaching in a positive and productive manner.

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manage personal professional development

Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.

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work with broad variety of personalities

Be flexible and work with a broad mix of personalities.

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work with respect for own safety

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.

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Optional skills and competences 20 competences

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analyse a script

Break down a script by analysing the dramaturgy, form, themes and structure of a script. Conduct relevant research if necessary.

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analyse music score

Analysing the score, form, themes and structure of a piece of music.

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analyse your fight discipline expertise

Describe experience in your discipline and within an artistic environment. Identify relevant elements to define an approach of your fight discipline in the artistic field. Describe your training background. Identify training that is relevant for the artistic approach of your fight discipline.

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create choreographic material

Create movements, choreographic sequences or sections, and links in between them.

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develop codified movements

Identify codified movements to be used. Use and demonstrate codified movements to the performers.

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develop methods for choreographic integration

Develop methods to pass on your choreographic style or signature to the performers. Define a mode of transmission. Select the necessary tools.

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develop proposed choreographic language

Rehearse and develop the artistic, choreographic, dramatic and interactional concepts to embody them in the artistic performance.

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follow time cues

Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.

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inspire enthusiasm for dance

Encourage and enable people, especially children, to become involved in dance and to understand and appreciate it, either privately or in public contexts.

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manage artistic project

Manage an artistic project. Determine project needs. Establish partnerships. Manage the budget, schedule, contractual agreements and assess the project.

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perform dances

Perform in artistic productions of differents disciplines such as classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, early dance, ethnic dance, folk dance, acrobatic dances and street dance.

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prompt performers

Prompt performers in theatrical and opera productions.

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read dance scores

Read and note dance scores (if the choreography is notated or is reconstructed from a historical approach).

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read scripts

Read a playbook or film script, not only as literature, but identifying, actions, emotional states, evolution of characters, situations, different sets and locations, etc.

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stimulate performers' imagination

Use inspirational artifacts and creative methods to stimulate the performers' imagination. Provide the performers with the necessary documentation. Stimulate performers' imagination involved in live performances, theater, film, and entertainment. Professionals in these fields work to inspire and enhance the creativity and imagination of actors, musicians, dancers, and other performers.

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teach dance

Instruct students in the theory and practice of dance, recreationally or with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field. Deliver correcting instructions that support difference and pay attention to ethical codes of conduct around touch, personal space, and appropriate pedagogic methods as a tool to foster participants.

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understand the architecture of a live performance

Identify the choreographic structure of a live performance work. Be aware of sequences, sections, parts and rhythmic structure.

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understand the conceptual dimension of a live performance

Identify the main ideas of a live performance work by analysing choreographic sequences and the emphasis placed on different components of the work. Detect references of a literary, visual, philosophical, or scientific nature.

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understand the physical language of a live performance

Decipher the meaning of movements in various choreographic sequences, and interpret the body language used.

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work in an international environment

Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.

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