JOB LISTING Ref# HS-123-567
Location: Various locations
Job Availability: ASAP
Qualifications: Applicant must enjoy working in a fast paced constantly changing environment. Must have superior timing and stamina. Must be willing to work late odd hours and become familiar with every Salsa club in town. Must be a people person. Applicants who sign to the lyrics without understanding them and have CPR training are preferred.
Requirements: Ability to dance on both the "1" and the "2" is essential, but not necessary. Knowledge of more than one salsa style, including Ricki Martin's, is required. Specific Duties: Applicant must be willing to dance salsa minimum 4 nights per week. Successful applicant will be expected to dance non-stop all night long. There will not be any scheduled breaks; however, the applicant will only stop dancing when the salsa set is over (i.e. when d.j. plays merengue or house set) or when they can physically no longer dance (Either because of blisters/other injuries or because need to dry off/ change shirt.)
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS A HARDCORE SALSERO/A
PERSONAL INFORMATIONSurname:____________________ Given Name__________________ Initial/s_________
Sex: [ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Yes please [ ] No thanks [ ] Maybe after the next salsa set
IQ: ________ Real IQ: ________
How many nights a week do you dance currently? (Please check one)
[ ] 4 [ ] 5 [ ] 6 [ ] 7
How would you classify your species (style) of dancing?
[ ] Tasmanian Devil (Outof controla) -- This species must have a very large natural habitat. They are all over the dance floor, constantly doing lots of spins and intricate turn patterns without proper execution, still able to crash into other dancers and step on toes even when the club was near empty near the end of the night
[ ] Millipede (Tenleft Feetus) -- This species has a unique skill that makes it falsely appear to have more than two feet. It can simultaneously dance on every beat, completely ignoring the rhythms and beats of the music. It is very easy to spot as it is moving completely out of sync with everyone else on the floor.
[ ] Clam (Concentratae Reallyhardae) -- This species appears to be mute. They never talk and rarely smile while dancing, very serious.
[ ] Deer (Juststarted Todanceous) -- Appear really anxious when dancing. They are definitely prey to many of the species in this habitat. They seem to be afraid of intricate patterns and often look like they're caught in the headlights of a vehicle.
[ ] Leech (Stickus Likegluetus) -- The leech tries to cling onto their partner for the entire night. They don't leave their partners after one set of salsa. If their partner is dancing with someone else they will stand very close to them instead of finding another partner to dance with.
[ ] Skunk (Horriblus Smella) --This species have a very pungent odor; they appear to be part of a very strict sect which bans showers or the use of deodorant or perfume.
[ ] Peacock (Showoffious) -- This species always needs to be the center of attention. They prefer to only dance with other peacocks or animals that will enhance their image while on the dance floor. Their desired partners are either good-looking or good dancers.
[ ] Gazelle (Ideale partnera) -- Beautiful species to observe. They are really graceful and light on their feet. They have very sharp reflexes and quick response times. Therefore they are very desirable to all the other species and are almost always engaged in dance throughout the night.
How many hours of sleep do you require per night?
[ ] 1-2 [ ] 3-4 [ ] 4-5 [ ] sleep is for suckers
On a scale of 1 - 10 (with 10 being the best) how would you rate yourself as a dancer?
[ ] 8 [ ] 9 [ ] 10 [ ] 11
Do you enjoy dancing to merengue? (Pick one)
[ ] no [ ] no [ ] no [ ] no
Why do you think Merengue exists? (Check all that apply)
[ ] To rest between Salsas
[ ] To remind you that the Saxophone is alive and well
[ ] To make you appreciate just how much you Truly Love Salsa..
[ ] To give the DJ time to find more Salsa
[ ] It's closing time and the bar wants the customers to leave
People want to dance with me because ___________.
[ ] I have lots of energy [ ] I'm really attractive [ ] they enjoy my singing
[ ] my creative styling [ ] raw sex appeal [ ] all of the above
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
What's is the longest period of time you've gone without dancing?
[ ] 1 hour [ ] 1 day [ ] 1week [ ] always dancing
How many of the following surfaces have you danced on (please check all that apply)
[ ] wood [ ] tile [ ] concrete/cement [ ] asphalt
[ ] cobblestone [ ] grass [ ] gravel [ ] sand
How many people have you stepped on/hit while dancing within the last month?
[ ] less than 5 [ ] 5 - 10 [ ] 10 - 20 [ ] 20 +
Have you lost at least 10 lbs from dancing so much?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you listened to Marc Anthony and started crying?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you become jealous when watching your dance partner, whom you have no relations with, dance with another person?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Do you cruise downtown blasting salsa music?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have all your "former nonsalsa" friends have now abandoned you?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Do you don't even miss your "former nonsalsa" friends, as long as you have your salsa?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever watched the MTV music awards and didn't recognize any of the new groups/singers because you don't listen to that music anymore?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever drank water straight from the tap at a nightclub?
[ ] yes, once I was desperate [ ] yes, so what
[ ] yes, on a dare [ ] yes, it's fresher that way
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever been thrown out of a salsa club?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever used a sick day to recover from a great night of dancing?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever been the cause of a salsa accident/injury?
[ ] yes [ ] no
Have you ever danced offbeat?
[ ] yes [ ] no
(Note: A Yes answer to the above five questions will not automatically ban you from employment. Factors such as age at time of offence, seriousness and rehabilitation will be taken into consideration)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Have you ever taken a salsa class/workshop?
[ ] once [ ] sometimes [ ] regularly [ ] never needed any
Have you completed 8th grade? [ ] yes [ ] no
Do you have a Salsa Diploma or equivalent? [ ] yes [ ] no [ ] In progress
Please indicate other dance experience if any. (Check all that apply)
[ ] ballroom [ ] hip-hop [ ] afro-cuban [ ] ballet
[ ] hustle [ ] tap [ ] jazz [ ] interpretive
Please list any other special talents (e.g. CPR, gymnastics, juggling, combat training)
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GENERAL INFORMATION
When I enter a salsa club people ____________. (Fill in the blank)
[ ] know me by name [ ] start lining up to dance with me
[ ] clear space on the dance floor [ ] ask me for lessons
After a dance with me my partner feels ___________.
[ ] exhilarated [ ] exhausted [ ] violated [ ] satisfied
Do you own dance sneakers? [ ] yes [ ] no
If no please explain ____________________________________________
I love salsa because__________________________.
[ ] it's a great way to meet people [ ] It's good exercise
[ ] I have nothing better to do [ ] it's an excuse to touch people of the opposite sex
I confirm that the information given on this form is, to the best of my knowledge, true and complete. Any false statement may be sufficient cause for rejection, or, if employed dismissal.
Signature______________________________________ Date____/____/____
Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be called.
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