National Professional Dance Survey

#PayTheDancers is a campaign for better pay and conditions in the professional dance industry. We want to hear from all dancers, teachers, choreographers, school owners, and more. It only takes 3 minutes!

This survey has been launched by Dancers Australia — a diverse group of dance industry workers from across the country. All information submitted will be kept strictly confidential.
First, a little about you
Are you currently working as a professional within the dance industry?*
How long have you been working / did you work in the dance industry?*
Do you identify as First Nations?
Your gender identity:
Level of education:

	Never	1-5	5-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40+
In paid rehearsal
In unpaid rehearsal
In paid dance work
In unpaid dance work
In formal dance training
In independent dance training
Exercising / cross training
Teaching dance
Choreographing
In paid employment outside dance
In physio / other health services

	Never	1-5	5-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40+
Stadiums / large venues
Theatres / medium venues
Pubs/clubs / small venues
Corporate events
Outdoor community events (fete)
Outdoor music events (festival)
Television commercials or other screen work
Music videos
Weddings or private family functions

	Never	1-5	5-10	10-20	20-30	30-40	40+
Not paid the amount that was agreed?
Chasing up payment with a promoter or client?
Work cancelled without payment?
Work cancelled without notice?
Asked to work for free?
Your image used without your consent ?
Expected to use your personal social media for marketing?
Losing a job after speaking up about your conditions?
Your role reduced after speaking up about your conditions?
Staying quiet about your conditions for fear of losing your job?

First, a little about you

	Never	1-5	5-10	10-20	20-30	20-30	20-30	40+
Sustaining an injury that required time off?
Bad or faulty staging?
Poor lighting?
Working closely to speakers at high volumes?
Working around and navigating tripping hazards?
Not provided a suitable change room?
Not provided with refreshments or access to fresh drinking water?
Not allowed clear rest and meal breaks?
Bad experience when expected to socialise with the audience pre- or post-performance?
Substandard or lack of briefing about the venue space?
Performing in extreme temperatures?
Performing around smoke machines?