AndreaSTL
New member
I got this e-mail a few days ago from a local dancer who is putting on an event. I debated sharing it, but I'm so frustrated & sad I decided to do it. Here is the e-mail:
Greetings fellow dancers and friends!
(Event name and date)
This is going to be an amazing weekend filled with live music, bellydance, art, workshops, afterparty and vending. I would like you all to be there and be a part of it!
I am sending this email recruiting dancers to dance to live music.
The show will be held at (location), there will most likely be two shows, one Friday and another Saturday.
The confirmed band lineup is as follows:
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
I am waiting confirmation on a few other bands and looking for performers.
While i will not be able to pay performers because all the proceeds will go into paying the bands, venue and travel expenses for the bands - I will do some kind of nice thank you gift. (end e-mail)
This is a talented dancer, and I'm happy she's organizing events. I'm not so happy that dancers are considered little more than props to her musical evening. The bands rate a gig fee and travel expenses, but the dancers do not. She often will dance at festivals and other events in exchange for exposure. While I'm not exactly marketable and this doesn't affect my bottom line, it devalues the dance and the dancers. I know I don't have to plead my case with you guys, but I had to share and get it off my chest.
Greetings fellow dancers and friends!
(Event name and date)
This is going to be an amazing weekend filled with live music, bellydance, art, workshops, afterparty and vending. I would like you all to be there and be a part of it!
I am sending this email recruiting dancers to dance to live music.
The show will be held at (location), there will most likely be two shows, one Friday and another Saturday.
The confirmed band lineup is as follows:
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
I am waiting confirmation on a few other bands and looking for performers.
While i will not be able to pay performers because all the proceeds will go into paying the bands, venue and travel expenses for the bands - I will do some kind of nice thank you gift. (end e-mail)
This is a talented dancer, and I'm happy she's organizing events. I'm not so happy that dancers are considered little more than props to her musical evening. The bands rate a gig fee and travel expenses, but the dancers do not. She often will dance at festivals and other events in exchange for exposure. While I'm not exactly marketable and this doesn't affect my bottom line, it devalues the dance and the dancers. I know I don't have to plead my case with you guys, but I had to share and get it off my chest.