FANIMECON DANCE 2012 - DJ and STAFF APPLICATION (UPDATED 10/10/11)

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FANIMECON DANCE STAFF APPLICATION FOR 2012
(THIS APPLICATION IS FOR BOTH DJs AND OPERATIONAL STAFF)

UPDATED 10/10/11

Thanks to everyone who helped make the FANIMECON 2011 DANCE a success.
If you have comments or feedback about the 2011 DANCE see:
    http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,16380.0.html

As the 2012 head of dance, I am happy to announce that we are kicking
off the planning and staff recruitment early.  We will be continuing
the DJ Selection process and felt that it was helpful in identifying
talent that is truly interested in contributing towards the success
of the Con and not just looking for any opportunity to perform.

DO NOT Use this thread to make suggestions for 2012.

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Operational Staff:

Email us at dance(at)fanime.com if you are interested in being a part of
our staff with the completed application form. Dance staff members will
most likely need to participate as a reimbursed Volunteer in their
first year.

We are looking for members interested in helping to market the event inside
and outside the con.  They will need be present during the operational hours
of the dance and be able to participate in meetings during the months leading
up to FanimeCon.

Things that should be noted:
-   All Dance Staff positions are on a volunteer basis
     (there is no financial compensation).
-   All Dance Staff positions must adhere to the requirements, rules, and code
     of conduct for all FanimeCon Staff members.
-   All Dance Staff must attend the Dance Staff Meetings from the time they are accepted
     on staff to May (exceptions can be arranged with the department head).
-   All Dance Staff must attend the FanimeCon mandatory Staff meetings in May.

2012 FANIME DANCE NON-DJ STAFF APPLICATION

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
   Send the completed form to [email protected] with the Subject: FANIMESTAFFAPP2012

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:
Will you be 18 or over at the start of the 2012 FANIMECON (Yes or No):
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Can you describe your FanimeCon Experience?
Why do you want to staff at FanimeCon?
What is your availability during the Con?

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DJs:

Every year there are more DJs interested in spinning than spots available,
this year we started accepting DJ applications right after the con.  DJs who
sent in their application prior to October 6 will be evaluated under the
original application requirements.  All applications after October 6 will need
to follow the new application requirements.

FANIME DANCE 2012 DJ SELECTION PROCESS:
BACKGROUND

  FanimeCon is a growing annual anime convention held at the San Jose
  Convention Center during Memorial Day Weekend.

  The 2012 Dance Management Team's mission is to successfully plan dance
  events during FanimeCon which promote a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience
  for attendees.  These dance events must contribute to the overall success
  and support the growth of FanimeCon. 

  We will first be selecting DJs for the smaller second room based on the published
  criteria and then main room DJs will be selected later based on their ability to
  cover multiple genres, performance plans, and operational contributions. Dance
  management reserves the right to book headliners which are exempt from completing
  the application and application requirements.

  It should be noted that DJs and Performers might not be badged as staff, and some
  might need to purchase a member badge and participate as a reimbursed volunteer.

  Questions regarding these positions should be sent to [email protected].

  The Security Management Team (Rovers) is recruiting staff separately and inquiries
  should be made to rovers(at)fanime.com.

The Dance Management team will make the following changes in 2012 from the 2011 Application
Process:

-   There are no guarantee in the number of timeslots, and your type of badge
     (one day vs weekend) will be determined by your contribution to the event,
     not by the number of hours you DJ.
        o   Involvement with other departments and other FanimeCon participation
            will not be recognized as meeting this requirement.

Things that haven't changed but should be noted:
-   All Dance Staff positions are on a volunteer basis
     (there is no financial compensation).
-   All Dance Staff positions must adhere to the requirements, rules, and code
     of conduct for all FanimeCon Staff members.
-   All Dance Staff must attend the Dance Staff Meetings from the time they are accepted
     on staff to May (exceptions can be arranged with the department head).
-   All Dance Staff must attend the FanimeCon mandatory Staff meetings in May.
-   DJs must have been selected through the DJ Selection Process
     (Exception: Headliner DJs)

Every year there are more DJs interested than DJ Time Slots available. 
To DJ, you must have gone through the selection process:
-   Previous staff participation will not guarantee a timeslot on the DJ Schedule.
        o   Applications will be accepted until December 25, 2011
       (This has changed from the originally published date of December 25, 2011).
            * A new set of requirements for DJ Applications have been published here, any
              application submitted prior to October 6 will be evaluated under the originally
              published requirements.

         o   Application Requirements
                +   Every applicant will be contacted by a Selection Committee member.
                +   In Addition to the Application, DJs must provide:
                        •    A picture (at least  400x600dpi)
                                 o   Submission of the photo is an acknowledgment that
                                     FanimeCon can use this photo on:
               - electronic (I.E. www.fanime.com)
                         - printed promotions (I.E. Con Program).
                        •   A 20 Minute (minimum) mix of what they intend on playing if selected. 
                                     They can provide the selection committee their submission by
                                     sending an email link or through an arrangement with the
                                     Selection Committee.
                                 o   Submission of this mix gives the Dance Management Team your
                                     approval to use this mix in the future for promotion of the Dance Event.
   
         •   A 3 song mix
                                     This mix is requested to demonstrate:
                Your ability to search and find music that might be requested, but you don't have.
               Your ability to juggle 3 different genres (you can use any remixes you can find)
                                 o   Submission of this mix gives the Dance Management Team your
                                     approval to use this mix in the future for promotion of the Dance Event.
                                 o   This mix must contain the following 3 song and not exceed 20 minutes.
               - Usher - Yeah
               - Wonder Girls - Nobody
               - JS16 - Stomp To My Beat


         o   Selections will be based on skill, music format, participation, and contribution to FanimeCon. 
         o   Applicants under the age 18 will still be considered, but will have to follow FanimeCon's
             Staffing requirements for minors. 
         o   The Dance Management Team will contact applicants between December and January.
    o   Final selections will be made and selected DJs will be notified by February 1, 2012.
    o   DJs that were not selected will be notified on February 8, 2012.

2012 FANIME DANCE DJ APPLICATION

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
   Send the completed form to [email protected] with the Subject: FANIMESTAFFAPP2012

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name:
DJ Name (if applicable):
Will you be 18 or over at the start of the 2012 FANIMECON (Yes or No):
Email Address:
Phone Number:
Can you describe your FanimeCon Experience?
Why do you want to DJ/Perform at FanimeCon?
What is your availability during the Con?
Can you describe your DJ/Performer Experience?
What music format do you plan on performing if selected (I.E.: Trance)?
Do you take requests?
What equipment do you plan on using (CD,CD/Serato,Other):
Besides providing DJ Services, what other contributions can you
commit to the Dance Staff (I.E.: equipment crew, graphic design, marketing
street team, site lead, or Stage Security) ?
Please provide a brief description of how you would like to be introduced in the
Program Guide if selected:
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