Dance Informa talks to dancers about the differences between dancing in Europe and here in the US. European contracts are year-round, including paid holidays and health benefits. At Royal Ballet of Flanders, the dancers get eight weeks of holiday pay. They have a thirteen-month contract with Stadttheater Bremerhaven—the extra month is considered a holiday/summer bonus. “The biggest difference [between American and European contracts] is we’re paid by the government,” says dancer Jason Franklin. As government employees, they also receive health insurance and retirement benefits. “Theater is a part of the culture, as opposed to a ‘luxury,’” explains Franklin in regards to the logistics of their contracts. This alleviates constant worry about fundraising, something American dancers are all too familiar with. Did you know our very own Josie Walsh danced abroad too? Check out her story on the Joffrey Ballet School Blog!
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:52:44 +0000
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