Thread: becoming human again!!

hey all,

if any of you guys are on my facebook you may have noticed i have just got out of hospital, where i was in for nearly a week.

i was just wondering if anyone else has ever had to deal with feeling 'human' again and organising burly life after unexpectedly not being able to do much, and if so, are there any tips and tricks? i feel completely weird!

a lot of people know i was poorly, but do i now tell future promoters etc? as i have a condition that will affect my life, or do i keep schtum? its all very confusing. i know it will not affect me performing but i am very worried that others may not see that.

Katy x

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Hi
I'm sorry to hear you've been so ill.

In my opinion, if your illness doesn't affect your performance theres no reason to tell promoters about it.

Is the problem that it's a visible ailment?

If you don't think it is relevant to your ability to perform or fulfill an obligation, I don't think you are obliged to disclose personal health information to bookers (or anyone for that matter).

I agree with the above - if it doesn't affect your performance people don't really need to know.

I work in events and deal with performers/musicians/artists/etc every day and have only had one instance where health became an issue. In that case it was that an artist we work with had cancer and this meant that sometimes she would have bad days and have to pull out from events at the last minute. If that could be the case for you, then it is best to notify them just so they know the lay of the land. But if that won't happen and it doesn't affect your performance, then the only reason they would need to know is if you require any sort of support at the venue (dietry requirements, accessibility, etc).

Originally Posted by Kittie

If you don't think it is relevant to your ability to perform or fulfill an obligation, I don't think you are obliged to disclose personal health information to bookers (or anyone for that matter).

Absolutely, I have a medical condition that I've been quite public about personally but rarely professionally. I've only had to tell one booker - it was for a long term contract that require insurance details. Perhaps if it is something that could require medical attention it might be of help ONCE BOOKED to inform the promoter. I don't think they are actually allowed to then 'unbook' then

So many dancers take breaks; either for studying, finances, 'real life' stuff that I think most promoters won't even notice. If you get a sturdy cv behind you, the dates or gaps won't really matter

Hi honey
sorry to hear you have been ill. I have to be very open about my condition to promoters just incase I faint or have a problem. They need to now whats wrong with me as my MS can effect my speech and heat really effects me. I would rather they new the truth and did not think that I was pissed on the job. I also feel happier knowing someone has my back just incase.
I don't think it has effected my bookings maybe some people do not want to take the risk. But there are so many performers out there with different levels of disabilities I think you would be hard pushed to find one who is 110 percent.
Over time you will learn to manage what is going on in your life and know when to take breaks. Its one of the hardest things I have had to learn but I am getting there.
Hugs
Diva xx