Performer Dancer Agreement

Performer Dancer Agreement

This Performer Dancer Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of by and between Producer Name: (the "Producer") and Performer Name: (the "Performer").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer is staging an event or production identified as: Event/Production Name: to occur at Location: on Date(s): .

WHEREAS, Producer desires to engage Performer to provide dance and related performance services under the terms set forth below, and Performer represents that Performer has the skill, experience, and qualifications to perform such services.

SCOPE OF WORK

Performer shall provide the services described above, attend scheduled rehearsals, and comply with Producer's directions concerning timing and choreography, provided such directions are reasonable and consistent with agreed artistic standards.

PAYMENT TERMS

Any undisputed amount not paid within days after its due date shall accrue interest at or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is less.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: , unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Either party may terminate for convenience upon providing written notice not less than days to the other party. Producer may terminate immediately for cause, including Performer’s material breach, willful misconduct, intoxication during a performance, or failure to appear for a scheduled performance or rehearsal.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Performer and Producer each agree to keep confidential and not disclose proprietary or confidential information of the other party disclosed in connection with this Agreement, including rehearsal materials, choreography, technical cues, and business terms, except as required by law. Confidential information does not include information that becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement or information independently developed without use of the other party’s confidential information.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & RECORDINGS

Performer grants Producer the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to record, film, photograph, and otherwise capture the performance and to use Performer’s name, voice, likeness, and biographical material in connection with the Event for promotional, archival, and distribution purposes in all media now known or hereafter devised. If specific additional compensation for recordings is required, specify here:

RELATIONSHIP; TAXES; INSURANCE

The parties agree that Performer is engaged as an independent contractor. Performer is responsible for all employment taxes and benefits, and Producer shall have no obligation to withhold taxes on Performer’s behalf. Performer shall maintain personal liability insurance as required by Producer and provide proof of insurance upon request.

CANCELLATION; FORCE MAJEURE

If the Event is cancelled by Producer without fault of Performer, Producer shall pay Performer any unpaid portion of the fee earned up to the date of cancellation, plus reasonable documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred with prior approval. Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform due to events beyond its reasonable control (force majeure) including acts of God, government action, public health emergencies, or labor disputes; provided, however, the non-performing party must give prompt written notice and use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate foreseeable losses.

INDEMNIFICATION

Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party and its officers, agents, and employees from and against any third-party claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of the indemnifying party’s breach of this Agreement, negligence, or willful misconduct.

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

Performer represents and warrants that Performer has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform the services, that performance will not violate any agreement with a third party, and that Performer is physically capable of performing the duties described herein.

GOVERNING LAW; DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the county of the Producer’s principal place of business, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The parties agree that any waiver of a breach must be in writing and shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

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