This post is based on a conversation I had the other day with a Bay Area choreographer. These are valuable questions to ask of yourself – and about other artists – at least once a year. 

What’s your unique angle, viewpoint, and voice? 

What are your strengths (choreographically, production elements, community connections, funding, etc)?

Who is your target audience?

Consider answering these questions about:

• 2 dance companies you know of nationally
• 2 other companies in your area
• your own company

Why do this exercise? Whether you are thinking about building an audience, or potential sources of funding, these questions help you look at your own work, and also compare and contrast yourself with others.

I hope that this reflection activity will generate ideas, questions and clarification as you continue your work in 2015.

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