Koresh Dance Company Dancer’s Contract
21-22 Season
This performance agreement, made this 2 day of August 2021 between Koresh Dance Company (the “Company”) and NAME , (the “Dancer”) for the 2021 Spring performance season. The fall 2021 performance season will begin on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - Friday, November 19, 2021 (the “Contract Period”).
The Company agrees to pay Dancer a salary of $AMOUNT per week, a week being Monday-Sunday, during the Contract Period. This salary covers all classes, rehearsals and performances by the company during the Contract Period. Salary will be paid bi-weekly every; other Tuesday.
Rehearsal Schedule
————Fall 2021 Season————
Rehearsal schedule for the 2021 fall season will be 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) 10:30am-4:00pm (for specific weeks ONLY) starting week of September 6, 2021 **
** Exception: Week of September 6, 2021 dancer will have rehearsal a revised schedule to observe Labor Day. Dancer will rehearse Tuesday 9/7, Wednesday 9/8, Thursday 9/9 and Friday 9/10 from 10:30am-4:00pm.
Fall Break is scheduled for the week after the company’s 30th Anniversary Home Season: Monday, October 25- Sunday, October 31, 2021.
————Spring 2022 Season————
Spring 2022 Rehearsal season will be {To be Determined}, however, will follow a similar model to Fall 2021. Contract Period will be scheduled January through May, 2022. Exact dates TBD.
Daily Rehearsal Schedule will be as follows:
10:30-11:30am | Technique Class, taught by a company dancer or Koresh School of Dance teacher
11:30am-12:00pm | Break
12:00-4:00pm | Rehearsal
Current 2021-2022 Touring SCHEDULE
**dates are subject to change**
Johnson County Community College - Overland Park, KS
September 6-17, 2021
**Roni and Micah ONLY**
Engagement | Choreographic Residency
Koresh Artist Showcase
September 25-26, 2021
Engagement | Community Event, Company-run event
30th Anniversary Season - Philadelphia, PA
October 21-24, 2021
Engagement | Performance
Koresh Artist Showcase
November 13-14, 2021
Engagement | Community Event, Company-run event
APAP Conference- New York, NY
January 14-18, 2022
Engagement | Performance
Moraine Valley Community College - Palos Hills, IL
February 5, 2022
Engagement| Performance + Master Classes
Evelyn Rubenstein JCC - Houston, TX
February 14-20, 2022
Engagement | Performance + Choreographic Residency *select dancer(s) only*
Choragus- Tulsa, OK
March 24-26, 2022
Engagement | Performance + Master Classes
Tempe Center for the Arts- Tempe, AZ
March 27 – April 3, 2022
Engagement | Performance + Choreographic Residency + Master Classes
Washington Center for the Performing Arts- Olympia, WA
April 14-16, 2022
Engagement | Performance =Master Classes
University of Wyoming - Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts- Laramie, WY
April 17-23, 2022
Engagement | Performance + Choreographic Residency *Select dancer(s) only*
Suzanne Roberts Theatre - Home Season - Philadelphia, PA
Dates to be announced
Engagement | Performance
Performances & Touring
Dancer agrees to be available for all shows and events the Company schedules during the Contract Period. Company rehearsal and performance schedules are subject to change. Updates to this 2021-22 touring schedule will be communicated as soon as bookings are confirmed.
The Company will notify Dancer of any September 2021-May 2022 engagements as they come available. It is expected that the Dancer will be available for any spring dates unless communicated otherwise.
Dancer agrees that:
During the Contract Period, Dancer will attend scheduled company warm-up classes before each rehearsal, unless prior consent by the artistic director was given, or unless the dancer is injured. If injured, Dancer will be present at the studio for scheduled classes and rehearsals to observe.
During the Contract Period, if Dancer misses any scheduled classes or rehearsals without consent from the artistic director, the Company will deduct salary at a rate of $15 per hour. If Dancer misses more than three (3) rehearsals without consent from the artistic director, the Company reserves the right to terminate this contract.
During the Contract Period, Dancer will arrive at least 10 minutes prior to scheduled rehearsal times. If Dancer is tardy, deductions will be taken from salary in ½ hour increments at the rate of $15 per hour.
During the Contract Period, Dancer will not engage in any outside performances without prior consent from the artistic director.
During the Contract Period, Dancer will take four (3) company classes per week (on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings at 10:30am)
As a courtesy to the Company, Dancer will make Roni Koresh and the Company Manager (alon@koreshdance.org | pr@koreshdance.org) aware of any times they will be out of the Philadelphia area for an extend period outside of the Contract period.
Dancer understands and agrees that all choreographic material created during the Contract Period belongs solely to Ronen Koresh and the Company. Dancer may not use any such choreographic material unless permission is given by Ronen Koresh and proper credit is received.
Dancer will maintain a current passport and identification for the Contract Period.
Dancer understands that any frequent flyer miles or rental car mileage points gained while on tour with the Company are not to be used for personal travel and may only be redeemed by the Company.
Dancer will participate in community outreach and any and all promotional activities undertaken by the Company. Dancer’s promotion obligation includes interviews for radio, newspaper, magazine, film and video, documentary, television, web sites, and all other media. All pictures, video, audio and film taken and/or recorded by personnel hired or secured by the Company remains the property of the Company. The Company reserves the right to use Dancer’s likeness, image, voice and the like for promotional use.
Upon mutual agreement additional weeks or engagements may be added to this contract. If additions are made, it is understood that the expectations outlined in this engagement will be extend to the new contract period.
Dancer is a representative of Koresh Dance Company at all times when engaged in Company business.
Dancer represents that he/she is in good physical health. Any significant injury or chronic illness will be disclosed prior to entering into this contract.
It is the Dancers responsibility to save all receipts while touring for tax purposes.