Legal Ballet Agreement

LEGAL BALLET AGREEMENT

This Legal Ballet Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of , by and between Company Name: , with principal address: (hereinafter "Company"), and Performer Name: , with address: (hereinafter "Performer"). Each of Company and Performer may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Company produces, stages, and presents ballet performances and requires the engagement of qualified dancers, choreographers, or artistic personnel to perform in Company productions; and

WHEREAS, Performer represents that Performer possesses the professional skill, training, and ability to perform the services described in this Agreement and is willing to provide such services on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to set forth their respective rights and obligations with respect to Performer's engagement for the production identified below.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements contained herein, the Parties agree as follows:

1. ENGAGEMENT

Company hereby engages Performer, and Performer accepts engagement, to render professional dance services for the production titled: (the "Production") on the terms set forth in this Agreement.

2. SERVICES

Performer shall perform the role(s) and duties described as: and shall comply with the reasonable artistic direction, staging, rehearsal schedule, and production requirements of Company and the choreographer(s).

3. TERM

The engagement shall commence on and shall continue until , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

4. COMPENSATION

As full compensation for all services rendered under this Agreement, Company shall pay Performer the sum of $, payable according to the following schedule:

5. EXPENSES AND TRAVEL

Company shall reimburse Performer for reasonable and pre-approved travel, lodging, and per diem expenses incurred in connection with the engagement, subject to presentation of original receipts and Company's expense policies. Reimbursable items include:

6. REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES

Performer shall be available for rehearsals and performances as required by Company. The anticipated rehearsal schedule and performance dates are set forth below; the Parties acknowledge that the schedule is subject to reasonable adjustment.

7. EXCLUSIVITY AND CONFLICTS

During the Term, Performer shall not accept engagements or commitments that would materially interfere with Performer's obligations under this Agreement. Performer represents that no existing contractual restriction prevents Performer from entering this Agreement.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; CHOREOGRAPHY

All choreography, direction, staging, designs, recordings, and creative materials prepared, created, or provided by Company or by choreographers engaged by Company in connection with the Production shall be the exclusive property of Company. Performer hereby assigns to Company all worldwide right, title and interest in Performer's contributions to such choreography and performances, including the rights to reproduce, distribute, adapt, license and otherwise exploit recordings and derivative works, except as otherwise agreed in writing.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Performer from preserving choreography notation for personal training or audition purposes provided no recordings or materials are distributed or commercially exploited without Company's prior written consent.

9. CREDIT AND PROMOTION

Company shall accord Performer customary billing and credit in promotional materials and programs. Specific placement and size of credits are at the sole discretion of Company, provided that credit is reasonably consistent with Company practice for similarly billed performers.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY

Performer acknowledges that information concerning the Production, Company operations, artistic concepts, confidential rehearsal materials, and unpublished business information is confidential. Performer agrees not to disclose such confidential information during the Term and for a period of two (2) years thereafter, except as required by law or with Company's prior written consent.

11. INSURANCE

Performer shall maintain appropriate personal health and liability insurance for the duration of the engagement. Company shall maintain customary production liability insurance. Where required by Company, Performer shall provide proof of insurance prior to commencing rehearsals.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party and its officers, directors, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from the indemnifying Party's breach of this Agreement, negligence, willful misconduct, or failure to perform its obligations hereunder.

13. TERMINATION

Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party that remains uncured for a period of fourteen (14) days after written notice specifying the breach. Company may terminate immediately for cause if Performer engages in gross misconduct, persistent failure to perform, or breaches confidentiality obligations. In the event of termination, Company's obligation to compensate Performer will be limited to amounts earned through the effective date of termination, unless otherwise stated herein.

14. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither Party shall be liable for failure or delay in performance to the extent such failure or delay is caused by events beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party, including acts of God, fire, pandemic, governmental actions, labor disputes, or other force majeure events. The affected Party shall give prompt notice to the other Party and use reasonable efforts to resume performance.

15. NOTICES

All notices, requests and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the Parties at the addresses set forth below (or at such other address as a Party may designate by notice in accordance with this Section) and shall be deemed given when delivered in person, one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

16. ASSIGNMENT

Neither Party may assign or delegate this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, except that Company may assign this Agreement to an affiliate or successor in interest in connection with a sale of substantially all of its assets or a corporate reorganization, provided that such successor assumes Company's obligations hereunder.

17. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both Parties. No failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right hereunder shall operate as a waiver of such right, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right preclude other or further exercise of such right.

18. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations and understandings, whether written or oral.

20. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, and the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to substitute for the invalid provision a valid provision that most nearly effects the Parties' original intent.

21. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be binding and have the same force and effect as original signatures.

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