Responsibilities of Officers and Members in the JHU Ballet Company for 2008-2009
All Active Members
- Vote on which pieces will be performed each semester. (The top two will have priority for company rehearsal time, and once those are completed the next down the line will have the company rehearsal time.)
- Must attend at least two classes per month (except when there is injury or illness).
- Must attend all required rehearsals if they are scheduled to perform in pieces.
- Have the right to choreograph pieces. If their pieces are not chosen for company rehearsal time, they are welcome to schedule rehearsals on their own time. We will do everything we can to try to allow everyone who wants to perform or choreograph to do so. All pieces must be approved by the officers and critiqued by the entire group before performance.
President
- Schedules set classes, rehearsals, and showcase with Eric Beatty
- Ensures classes and shows are organized
- Recruits new members and works with the vice president in advertising and non-company events
- Oversees the other officers
Vice President
- Schedules Monday classes and teaching rotation
- Oversees the production manager to ensure that everything is in order for performances
- Is in charge of advertising and choosing events for the group to participate in outside of company events (e.g., Relay for Life, Spring Fair, etc.)
- With the treasurer and president, plans possible trip to NYC or D.C. to see shows
- Works with Eric Beatty to schedule master classes and workshops
Treasurer
- Puts together two fundraisers per semester
- Organizes supplies for the fundraisers
- Keeps track of the ballet company's bank account balance and tracks all deposits and withdrawals
- Fills out any paperwork for purchases
- Makes company purchases (t-shirts, costumes, fundraiser supplies, etc.)
Secretary
- Updates roster at the beginning and end of every semester
- Keeps attendance at classes to keep track of active members
- Schedules officer meetings and group meetings and keeps minutes
- Ensures all members attend at least one fundraiser per semester
Production Manager
- Decides in which shows we will perform
- Puts together our spring showcase (chooses the show and dress rehearsal date and time)
- Works with any guest groups
- Schedules extra rehearsals if needed (i.e., books rooms with Eric Beatty, contacts dancers who need to be there, has music available)
- Works with stage decorations and lighting, and stage managers if applicable
Assistant Production Manager
- Works alongside the production manager to help prepare for shows
- Follows through with responsibilities as delegated by the production manager and other officers
- Responsible for monitoring members' attendance at rehearsals and all performance-related meetings and events