So thrilled to be invited for an interview with the Creative Development team at Sadler's Wells. This would be the ideal placement!
I wasn't sure what they were going to ask me. I was prepared for everything and, unfortunately, felt completely UNprepared instead. One of the questions they asked during the interview was 'Would you rather working on a project that widens your skill set, or increases the skills that you already have?' This question baffled me. In my classic 'Tanya' behavior, I diplomatically argued on both sides not knowing what these two beautiful interviewers were looking for. Fiona, the first to interview me, appreciated my lengthy response as it demonstrated that I could see the benefits, discussion, and thought process. Jane, the second interviewer, said, "Yes, you debated that quite well. But now I want to know the answer. Yes or No?" I gulped. She caught me. My flowery language, that can usually charm anyone, did not convince her. In the end, with quick decision, I answered that I would prefer to learn new things. Luckily enough, this was actually the truth. I'm hungry for being in the action and learning something new to bring with me as I develop my artistic career.
One and a half hours.... One of the longer interviews I've ever been on. I left nearly in tears- not knowing if I was up to par.
I wrote on a piece of paper when I returned home:
I want to work at Sadler's Wells
I want to continue creating artistic, creative, and personal dance works
I want to bring dance and performance to a variety of audiences
I want to meet influencial dance enthusiasts
I want to become an influencial artistic director
I want to work at Sadler's Wells
My enthusiasm during the interview paid off...
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