Dance Team Employment Contract

DANCE TEAM EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Parties and Effective Date

This Employment Contract is entered into on by and between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

Personal Information

Position and Term

Position Title:

Employment Type: Full-time Part-time Independent contractor

Compensation and Benefits

Base Compensation (annual equivalent or flat fee):

Uniforms / Cost Deductions (if any):

Duties, Schedule and Performance Obligations

Duties and Responsibilities (summary of principal duties; employee must perform in a professional manner and comply with artistic direction):

Typical Rehearsal Schedule and Performance Commitments:

Travel Required: Yes No

Term, Termination and Discipline

Term: This Agreement will commence on the Start Date and continue until terminated in accordance with this Section. Employer or Employee may terminate this Agreement in accordance with the notice provisions below.

Notice Required for Termination: days' written notice, except that Employer may terminate immediately for cause, including but not limited to gross misconduct, material breach of contract, repeated failure to appear for scheduled performances, or illegal activity.

Discipline and Remediation: Employer will provide written notice of performance issues and may require remedial training. Progressive discipline may be applied at Employer's discretion.

Confidentiality, Image and Intellectual Property

Confidentiality: Employee shall not disclose confidential business, choreography, musical arrangements, rehearsal techniques, proprietary production plans, or other non-public information learned during the course of employment. This obligation survives termination.

Image and Media Release: Employee grants Employer the right to use photographs, video, audio recordings, and likeness for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.

Intellectual Property: Choreography, routines, and creative contributions created or substantially developed in connection with employment are the exclusive property of Employer unless a separate written agreement provides otherwise.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation

Non-Solicitation: For a period of months following separation, Employee will not solicit Employer's clients, contractors, or members for the purpose of providing substantially similar dance services.

Non-Competition (limited): Employee agrees not to perform with competitive professional teams within a mile radius of Employer's primary performance venue for months following termination, to the extent enforceable under applicable law.

Medical, Fitness and Background Checks

Medical Fitness: Employee represents that they are physically able to perform required duties. Employer may require medical clearance for participation in rehearsals and performances; cost allocation is set forth in the Expense Reimbursement section.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Employer may require testing in accordance with its policies. Refusal or positive results may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Background Check Authorization: Employee authorizes Employer to obtain criminal history, employment verification, and other background information as required for the position.

At-Will Employment and Equal Opportunity

At-Will Statement: Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing signed by both parties, Employee's employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to the notice provisions above.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity organization and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment History (Most Recent)

Education

References

Certifications and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and in any application or other documentation provided to Employer is true and complete. I understand that falsification or omission of material information may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Authorization to Contact: I hereby authorize Employer and its agents to contact my prior employers, references, and educational institutions and to obtain background information as necessary to verify my suitability for the position.

Acknowledgment: I certify that the above statements are true and I authorize the actions described.

Miscellaneous Provisions

Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements, whether written or oral.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.

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