Dance Performance Contract

DANCE PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

This Dance Performance Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of the Effective Date by and between:

Client Name:

Performer / Company Name:

Effective Date:     Event Name:

Venue:     Venue Address:

Event Date:     Performance Start Time:     Performance End Time:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Client desires to retain Performer to provide live dance performance services for the Event described above; and

WHEREAS, Performer represents that Performer has the skill, experience, and personnel necessary to provide such services in a professional manner and is willing to perform subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations regarding the performance and compensation.

SCOPE OF WORK

Number of performers:     Dress Rehearsal Required:     Rehearsal Date/Time:

PAYMENT TERMS

Total Fee: $     Deposit Amount: $

Balance Due Date:     Payment Schedule / Milestones:

Accepted Payment Methods: Check Card Bank Transfer

Late Payment: A late fee of % per month will be assessed on overdue amounts, or a minimum late fee of $, whichever is greater. Client is responsible for collection costs and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Travel & Accommodation: Client shall reimburse Performer for pre-approved travel and lodging expenses. Estimated travel reimbursement: $. Receipts required for reimbursement.

TERM AND TERMINATION

Term Commencement Date:     Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach upon written notice if the breach is not cured within days after receipt of such notice. Client may cancel without cause by providing written notice at least days prior to the Event. Deposit is non-refundable except as otherwise agreed in writing.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Performer and Client each acknowledge that in connection with the performance of this Agreement they may receive Confidential Information, including but not limited to choreography, unreleased creative material, client lists, pricing terms, and technical production details. Each party agrees to: (a) maintain such information in strict confidence; (b) use Confidential Information only for purposes of fulfilling obligations under this Agreement; and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party without prior written consent of the disclosing party. The obligations in this clause shall survive termination for a period of three (3) years. Exceptions include information that becomes public through no fault of the receiving party or is required to be disclosed by law with prior notice to the disclosing party where lawful.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND RECORDINGS

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Performer retains all copyright and moral rights in original choreography and creative works created by Performer. Client may request permission to record or distribute the performance; such permission must be granted in writing and may be subject to an additional fee. Performer grants Client a non-exclusive license to use recordings for internal promotional use only if expressly agreed in writing.

INDEMNIFICATION & INSURANCE

Each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any third-party claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of the indemnifying party's negligence, willful misconduct, or breach of this Agreement. Client shall maintain event liability insurance naming the Performer as an additional insured where reasonably requested.

FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform to the extent caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, pandemic, fire, flood, strikes, government orders, or other force majeure events. The affected party must promptly notify the other party and use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the effect of such event.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its choice-of-law principles. Venue for any dispute shall lie in the state or federal courts located in that state.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, including any exhibits and attachments expressly referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, and communications, whether oral or written. Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Independent Contractor: Performer is engaged as an independent contractor and not as an employee of Client. Performer is responsible for all payroll taxes, insurance, and benefits for its personnel.

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