Dance unions, like the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), provide safety and protections for dancers. While helpful in resolving issues with management and negotiating contracts, they can also impose restrictions that limit artistic liberty and financial success for a company. Listen in this week as your host discusses the upsides and downfalls of dancing for a unionized company.
Pas de Chát's host Barry Kerollis is an award-winning choreographer, instructor, and dancer with over 13 years experience in the dance world. His career includes directing Alaska Dance Theatre, dancing for Pacific Northwest Ballet, and traveling the country as a nationally-touring freelance artist. He also runs the popular blog, Life of a Freelance Dancer.