Work-Life Balance in Professional Dance

Authors

Rhenna C. Fontenot, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Adoree E. McRaney, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Olivia T. Larkins, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Jeremy J. Foreman, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Abstract

Dancers are susceptible to overtraining caused by work demands, leading to both mental and physiological burn out. The purpose of this research is to formulate an overtraining prevention plan for dancers through the use of periodization models and work-life balance programs. The work-life balance benefits within similarly demanding organizations as well as work-life benefit exemplar organizations were analyzed and used to evaluate how similar programming could be implemented for professional dancers. Respite, disability/illness, educational/career transition, disaster/emergency relief, parental, and counseling/healthcare policies and benefits were examined. The results of this comprehensive examination revealed several policies that could be implemented for dancers.

Recommended Citation

Fontenot, Rhenna C.; McRaney, Adoree E.; Larkins, Olivia T.; and Foreman, Jeremy J. (2020) "Work-Life Balance in Professional Dance," Global Sport Business Journal: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/gsbj/vol8/iss1/5