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🎭 Imagine where your theater, ballet company, or orchestra would be if you could get more people to love you on and off the stage. The latest blog post covers seven ways to make this happen. One takes 20 minutes. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gNCVbH7U #artsmarketing #ticketing #audiencedevelopment

Fancy a peek behind the curtain of the arts? 🩰✨ Hannah has put together a blog highlighting some key quotes from our interview with Tamara Rojo, the Artistic Director who's shaking things up at San Francisco Ballet, and who previously managed the decade long #culturaltransformation of English National Ballet. Tamara offers her pearls of wisdom on what it takes to guide a cultural ship including the importance of mindset and accountability. 🚣♀️ For the whole scoop, you can either lend an ear to the full podcast episode or feast your eyes on Hannah’s blog. You’ll find the link for both right down in the comments below. 👇 #culture #saas #cultureanalytics #mindset #teamwork #accountability #blog #insights #podcast #episode #cultureleader

Imagine a flock of flamingos playing a game of musical chairs. It's a sight to behold - feathers flying, long legs wobbling, and squawks of laughter echoing through the air. Now, picture yourself as the micromanager, trying to control every move, every feather, and every squawk. It's a recipe for disaster! Instead, trust your team to find a rhythm of their own. Let them dance freely, make their own decisions, and discover their unique talents. Embrace the chaos, and watch as your team's flamingo ballet takes flight, creating a colorful masterpiece that will leave everyone in awe. So, put down the micromanager's baton and join the joyous dance of trust! #TrustYourTeam #EmpowermentOverMicromanagement #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #LeadershipWithoutControl #EmbraceTheChaos #CreativeCollaboration #LeadershipLessons #TrustTheProcess #TeamSuccess #MotivationMonday #Inspiration #Goals #DreamBig #Positivity #gStayFocused #NeverGiveUp

Attending the 🎭 theater, 🩰 ballet, or 🎻 musical performance is not just about witnessing a show, it's about indulging in an immersive cultural experience. ✨ Good manners play a key role in this experience. ✨ ✨ By respecting others' space, keeping noise to a minimum, and taking care not to disrupt the performance, we contribute to a serene, respectful environment where everyone can relish the art in peace. ✨ ✨ Remember, your courtesy amplifies the beauty of the experience, not just for you, but for everyone in the auditorium. ✨ ✨ Let's cherish these arts by upholding their etiquette. ✨ www.ladivee.com #TheaterEtiquette #RespectTheArts #etiquetteandmodernmanners #etiquette #etiquettetips #etiquetteexpert #etiquettecoach #etiquettetraining #etiquettecoaching #etiquetteconsultant #mannersmatter #manners #socialetiquette #goodmanners #softskills #communicationskills #etiquettetip #effectivecommunication #etiquetteclasses #etiquettetrainer #etiquetteguru #etiquetterules

Simplicity is the key. My ballet master, who was a first-generation Joffrey soloist and principal, taught a technique that was rooted in fundamentals. I affectionately dubbed it the "Mr. Potato Man" technique. It was a very straightforward approach to ballet that allowed me to adapt to style. So, when I would audition for roles, there would be dancers who were limited and brought their "Swan Lake" arms into every single piece of choreography, while I could adapt to any style presented to me and spend more time bringing my own personality to the work. Believe it or not, this approach works with all forms of art and the development of AI/ML products.

Five rehearsals done. Three new songs learned. One routine choreographed. One theatre club session devised and run. One first rehearsal for ballet exams (notes taken). Multiple home run-throughs of lines, steps and songs. Average week in my life right now 😂 It means saying no to some things because I’ve committed to other things. It means showing up and learning even when I don’t really want to. Because I care about my own performance AND I know that I’m a part of a team. And every single player on the stage matters. If one of us doesn’t show up, it affects everyone else. And that’s ok by me. Because I create my world. I choose how to respond and what to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to. I said ‘yes’. I choose now to follow through on that yes and be purposeful about it. What would be different if you were intentional and purposeful about how you choose to show up at work, in your life, for the rest of today or this coming week?

We have a new season of live audio described performances across 2024-2025 at the Royal Ballet and Opera. Dates to announced soon. As part of the developing Access project the team have been exploring the incorporation of Audio Description in promotional videos. Linked to this post is a YouTube video featuring a 23 second season launch trailer with Audio Description placed over the soundtrack. This is just an initial step, as we move to more integrated processes in collaboration with our Audio Describers and artists. As someone who trained as an Audio Describer, it’s such an insightful process to explore audio description inclusion across new functions and teams. It opens rich conversations about what is useful information, what is assumed and how biases can quickly surface but also be challenged. A small movement forward, but hopefully the start of laying the foundations for long lasting Accessibility. #RoyalBalletOpera #Access #AudioDescription YouTube thumbnail ID. A dancer lifts another, small in perspective against a cosmic iris like circle that fills the backdrop of the stage. The words imagination, inspiration and experience appear, centred with the words 'audio described' placed in the top right corner. (Audio Described Trailer) Royal Ballet and Opera 24/25 Season trailer https://lnkd.in/ehT6Jf8U

Whether it's a storm that thinks it's starring in a blockbuster movie or a pipe burst that's convinced it's auditioning for a water ballet, being prepared is your secret weapon. 💼🛡️ Is your business prepared for a disaster? #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterPlan #BusinessIncomeInsurance

FIX IT! The scene: 1989, The Point Theatre, Dublin, opening night of The Bolshoi Ballet, Giselle, Act II. A much- awaited production. A packed auditorium. Prima ballerina, Nina Ananiashvili is in the role of Giselle. She takes her position to begin her famous duet with her beloved Prince Albrecht, where she will dance with him until dawn to save him from the death spell of Myrtha, Queen of the Spirits. Up she rises onto her pointes. The conductor raises his baton. We, the audience are hushed and reverent in anticipation. But wait! As soon as the music begins, ‘Giselle’ drops down off her pointe shoes, strides downstage, hisses a command in the ear of the conductor, and snaps her fingers signifying “Too slow.” “Get on with it!” As we hold our breath and watch in disbelief, she strides back to her spot, springs up onto her pointes, and gives a sharp nod to the conductor. We’re away! A Prima Ballerina dared to break the spell of a great Romantic ballet with a legendary company. She knew the music tempo was much too slow to support the energy and feats of elevation required of her in the moments ahead. She wanted to create the best performance for the audience. A radical but calculated decision that paid off. Our shock was momentary, our ultimate experience was enthralling. And the moral of the story? When leading DARE TO STOP. As a leader, it’s your job to own your authority and create a conducive environment for maximum engagement. Is the meeting off to a bad start? Is the agenda getting derailed? Are the objectives unclear? Is the team distracted, anxious? Dare to STOP. Lead a collective pause for breath. Take a moment. Step back. Re-set or revise course. By Daring to STOP you are role modelling best practice and enabling your own and everyone’s best performance. #leadership #presence #influence #impact #performance #stop #meetings #environments #breathingspace