Fill and Sign the Belly Dance Performance Agreement

Belly Dancer Performance Agreement Agreement made on the __________________________ (date), between ______________________________ (Name of Dancer) of ____________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as ____________________ (Performer), and ___________________________ (Name of Performer), of ______________ ____________________________________________________________________________ (street address, city, county, state, zip code), referred to herein as Client.1. Performer is hereby retained and shall perform the services set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof (Services). The term Performer shall be deemed to mean one or more Performers as requested by Client.2. As full and complete compensation for Performer's Services, Client shall follow compensation parameters listed below: A. Client shall remit $_____________ deposit at least ______ (number) business days prior to the agreed upon performance/event. B.Performer shall pay balance of $_____________in full to Performer immediately upon conclusion of the performance/event. C. If payment is by check, 1. Client must pay the full amount of $_________for Services in full at least _______ (number) business days in advance of agreed upon performance. 2. Payment by check shall be made payable to ____________________ (name) and delivered to _____________________________________________ ______________________________________________ (Name and address).D. Often Performer will have more than one engagement per night, so it is important that the show start at the agreed upon time. If the performer is required to start more than ______ minutes late, an extra charge of $____________ will apply. In some cases, lateness may result in a shorter show or constitute a breach of contract on the part of the Client. E. Payment must be made in a timely manner once services have been rendered. If Performer is delayed more than _______ minutes after the show for payment, an extra charge of $_____________ will apply. 3. Client shall provide: A. A safe adequate space for Performer which includes a floor or stage free of broken glass, spilled liquids, or other hazardous objects. The environment should be free of harassment of a sexual nature or otherwise. If Performer deems the environment unsafe or unacceptable for any of the above reasons, she may leave without rendering services. In that case, Client will still be responsible for paying the full amount or the charge. B. Please provide the following information:1.Is there a stage? Yes_____ No______ 2.On what surface will Performer be dancing? a. Wood? Yes_____No______b.Linoleum? Yes_____No______ c.Carpet? Yes_____No______d.Grass/Outdoor Yes_____No______e.If none of the above, please describe_________________________________________________________________________C. Performer will need _________minutes prior to performance in a dressing room to prepare. Client will insure that there will be a private, safe area with a mirror for the Performer to change clothes and securely store her bags and belongings while performing; plus restroom facilities in close proximity. D. A sound system with CD playing capabilities, preferably located in the same room designated for the performance and a qualified system operator shall be provided by Client. Sound system must be tested prior to arrival of Performer. E. Client shall communicate any special requests or suggestions at least ______ days prior to the date of the performance (including color/costume requests). 4. In connection with performance of all services hereunder, Performer shall report to: Contact Name: __________________________________________ Phone: (_____)________________ Email Address: _______________________ Address:____________________________________________ City: ____________________ State ________________ Zip: _______________ 5.No Waiver The failure of either party to this Agreement to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or the waiver of any breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed as subsequently waiving any such terms and conditions, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or waiver had occurred. 6. Governing Law This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of _______________. 7. Notices Any notice provided for or concerning this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficiently given when sent by certified or registered mail if sent to the respective address of each party as set forth at the beginning of this Agreement. 8. Attorney’s Fees In the event that any lawsuit is filed in relation to this Agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all the sums that either party may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney fees. 9. Mandatory Arbitration Any dispute under this Agreement shall be required to be resolved by binding arbitration of the parties hereto. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, each party shall select one arbitrator and both arbitrators shall then select a third. The third arbitrator so selected shall arbitrate said dispute. The arbitration shall be governed by the rules of the American Arbitration Association then in force and effect. 10. Entire Agreement This Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Agreement. 11. Modification of Agreement Any modification of this Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Agreement shall be binding only if placed in writing and signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party. 12. Assignment of Rights The rights of each party under this Agreement are personal to that party and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person, firm, corporation, or other entity without the prior, express, and written consent of the other party. 12. Counterparts This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute but one and the same instrument. WITNESS our signatures as of the day and date first above stated. ________________________ _________________________ (Printed name) (Printed name ________________________ _________________________(Signature of Performer) (Signature of Client) Exhibit A DESCRIPTION OF BELLY DANCE SERVICES 1. Services shall consist of providing a Belly Dance performance and/or Belly Dance lesson or workshop. Changes in Belly Dance performance, lesson, or workshop schedule and/or cancellation of Belly Dance performance, lesson, or workshop may be made by Client upon prior notice of _______ business days to Performer. In the event Client fails to provide such notice, Performer shall be entitled to invoice Client for the scheduled performance, and Client agrees to remit payment in full. In the event that the performance has been paid for in advance, Client will not be entitled to a refund. 2. Performer will make every effort to provide Client with a Belly Dance performance with regard to date, time, duration, music, and props as requested by Client . 3. Please provide the following information:A.______ (number) dancers for a performance on ___________________ (date) at the following specified location: ___________________________________________ ____________________________ (street address, city, state, zip code) which venue has a phone number of _______________________.B. The time of the performance shall begin at ____________ (time), and shall consist of:____ One performance for the duration of 25-45 minutes;____ A one hour belly dance lesson with short performance;____ Other __________________________________________________ 4. Performer agrees to provide a Belly Dance performance consisting of the following:(Describe) __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________5.The performance shall include the following props: _________finger cymbals________ veil(s)________ sword (s)________ candles_________candle tray _________ music in the form of a CD. 6. Changes in the schedule will be allowed to accommodate Client's needs if the schedule of Performer permits. Any change in schedule requires a minimum of _____days written notice. 7.In the event of an emergency or whenever necessary, Performer shall provide a qualified substitute. Performer shall not be held responsible for cancellation due to unforeseen events, including but not limited to: illness; injury; or the death of a loved one, which may prohibit the fulfillment of the scheduled performance. 8. If appropriate, Performer will encourage audience participation through dancing and tipping. Guests of honor may be invited to dance, but Performer will not force those who are uninterested in participating_________ Performer's Initials_________ Client's initials