Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Senior Project Interview

1. How do you feel about the fact that dance is not recognized as a sport?
  • being an art is more prestigious
  • recreational dance does not contain the artistry
2. What are your thoughts on how to fix this problem?
  • dancers deserve recognition (such as more scholarships)
  • dance is as demanding as other sports
  • TV shows help give recognition to dance ( those such as So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars).
3. What does dance mean to you?
  • "It's my life. It's how I express myself."
  • able to touch lives and have a positive impact on others.
  • "Words are limiting. Movement has no constrictions."
4. How serious do you feel about dance becoming a recognized sport?
  • cares about dance getting the respect it deserves but not necessarily to be called anything specific.
  • dance should get equality
5. Have you thought about this problem before or is this the first time?
  • it is not the first time
  • dancers get paid less
  • inequality between other athletes/actors and dancers
6. What would you do to help more people recognize dance as a sport?
  • promote shows with dance in them
  • strength in numbers (Dancers Alliance, SAG, AFTRA)
7. In what ways do you connect to the art of dance?
  • teaching
  • taking class
  • choreographing
  • supporting events and shows that showcase dancers
8.What are your feelings on the opposing view of this topic?
  • it is understandable if you are not invested and do not understand the importance
  • should suggest to those people to try it and take a dance class
9. Does the topic of dance being a sport affect you on a personal level?
  • Yes, many dance jobs are very demanding but we do not get paid anywhere near the same amount of money as other athletes or actors.
10. What do you think would be necessary in order to get society to recognize dance as a sport?
  • keep shows on the air that showcase dance talent
  • keep dance programs in schools
  • close range and easily accesible to the public
  • will have an impact on the individual


Interviewer: Samantha Dorman
Interviewee: Jenny Mullaney