Today, I am a bit all over the place- as if that is anything new. Social media is a necessity for me and my lifestyle as a dancer. I tried to delete it completely from my life, but I was left in the dark about events in the performing arts scene.
Though social media can be mentally and a HUGE time killer, it can be quite useful. So, this semester, I will provide a bit of insight into how I use social media as a performer.
Facebook:
I consider Facebook to be my "Backstage" app. There are so many resources it offers. I also have it set up to notify me whenever performance or audition opportunities are posted. My artist pseudonym is Aya Baheera, so all of my social media accounts will display that name.
I'm currently making plans to move to Orlando, so I went to Facebook to find groups in the area that match my interests (Belly Dance, Ballroom Dance, and Tennis). I found several groups for Ballroom and Tennis to follow. I already followed all of the groups and pages for Belly Dance. Unexpectedly, one of the dance groups, Everything Ballroom, automatically added me to active group chats. The conversation wasn't that stimulating. It was mostly people promoting their social media pages and events.
I also have a couple of dance events I'm planning to attend this summer. One of which I need to confirm my attendance and the other I need to submit my performance music. The contacts and event information are provided via Facebook, so I can either message them via the app or get the correct contact information from the event details. The general rule of thumb is public events and audition information is available on Facebook. Private and corporate events will contact directly.
Youtube:
I have been learning about investing. Every morning, I listen to podcasts about investing and the country's current economic situation. My go-to Youtube channel each morning is Minority Mindset. He explains how to invest in simple and practical terms with the gimmicks that you normally find online. And of course, I always do additional research to confirm the information in the videos.
Reddit:
Back to my pending move to Orlando. I'm trying to determine which neighborhood to move to. I've visited Orlando for weekend events, so I don't know the city very well. Through my research, I found a dance studio I'd like to join and I found that the gym I have a membership with has 2 branches in Orlando. I found the neighborhood they are located in and looked for opinions about that neighborhood on Reddit. Now, Reddit isn't the best place to look for unbiased opinions, but I think the thoughts and opinions shared give a surface-level idea of what to expect from there. Added research helps to make a more informed decision.
While I was at it, I looked up opinions about what it's like living in Orlando. I found responses from people in and out of state. The people from out of state loved living there, while locals unanimously said "We're full!" lol.
Instagram:
Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube (and sometimes Tiktok) function as portfolios for me. I regularly upload photos and videos of dance performances and other creative projects I'm working on. Today, I uploaded a clip from a performance last weekend. I regularly update Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. I tried to keep Tiktok updated, but I'm just not as active on there.
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