I have been thinking today about how a dancer can be - techwise - the most streamlined. We can easily have our "stuff" everywhere.
Consider your music. I myself have music in iTunes on my home laptop. I have music in iTunes on my work laptop, and I have music on my phone. I frequently use music from all 3 sources to teach classes. This method, clearly, is not the most efficient.
So, as I think about a tech savvy dancer in 2013 who needs music, information, etc. to teach, market her work, and get work done at home, at the office, and on the road, let's consider streamlining. Can all of this information be "housed" on your laptop or iPad? Can all of it be housed on a website so that you can access it from anywhere if need be?
- Google Drive, Mail, and Calendar. Clicking on google.com can be an easy step to access many pieces of information. Check your email anytime, anywhere. Use Google Drive as your online backup system, housing your most recent resume/CV, lesson plans, production budgets, and much more. Keep your schedule via the Google Calendar.
- Your own website. Whether you are a freelance artist or a person with a company, your own website can house all of the key information - your resume, photos, video clips, and an online press kit.
- iTunes/iCloud. Sign up for iCloud to be able to access your iTunes anywhere, but also to back up your purchases in case your phone, computer, or tablet gets stolen.
As a dance teacher, could it really be this streamlined? What might this look like? Let's say you own an iPad:
- You keep your class notes as a Google Doc (or Note)
- Your music is in iTunes on a playlist, and you simply plug in the device