Dance Masters of America, Inc.

SOLO TITLE TEACHER OF RECORD AGREEMENT

 
I,   Teacher First Name*   Teacher Last Name*   , residing at   Street Address*      City*   State*   Zip*,
Teacher of Record of student   Contestant First Name*   Contestant Last Name*   ,    Please Select Petite Miss Master Junior Miss Junior Mister Teen Miss Teen Mister Miss Mister *Dance of America (“Title”), a Title protected under Federal Copyright Laws, do hereby acknowledge and agree to the following : 
1. That, during the time of my student’s reign, which shall be defined as the span of time between the date of this Agreement is signed and executed, and the date my student’s title is relinquished, I will help guide my student to represent Dance Masters of America, Inc. to the best of my ability.
2. That, upon winning Dance Masters of America’s Miss or Mr. title my student will have submitted their letter of resignation of any currently held national titles before signing this agreement.
3. That, during the time of my student’s reign, I will not allow them to compete for any other national dance title, for a 60-day period after signing this agreement.
4. That, during the time of my student’s reign, I will ensure my student follow the Dance Masters of America, Inc. Solo Title Scholarship Competition Rules, which I acknowledge have been provided to me. 
5. That, during the time of my student’s reign, knowing they are a representative of Dance Master of America, Inc., and, as such, I am aware that their behavior must be exemplary, and their attire and overall appearance will be appropriate and fitting of such representation.
6. That, during the time of my student’s reign, I will notify Dance Masters of America, prior to their acceptance, to participate in any performance or event, with the exception of my studio events. 
7. That, my student may never again compete for the Title they now hold.
8. That, upon submission of a scholarship monetary award voucher to the National Treasurer before August 31st of the year in which this title was awarded, I will receive fifty percent (50%) of the scholarship monies awarded. The remaining fifty percent (50%) will be distributed to me, upon submission of scholarship award voucher to the National Treasurer before August 31st of the year in which my student relinquishes this Title and has fully complied with this C.
9. That, during the time of my student’s reign, I will remain a member in good standing and continue to offer classes on a weekly basis to my student, until such time they relinquish this title.
10. That, in the event of any violation of this Agreement, Dance Masters of America, Inc. shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to rescinding my student’s title, along with any amenities, awards, scholarships and/or privileges awarded or associated with my student’s title.
11. That, if my student’s title is rescinded, I will cease to use their title in conjunction with their name, photograph, or likeness.  
12. That, during the time of my student’s reign, I will ensure that their name and likeness is not to be used without their national title in any dance related publication.
13. That, if my student is represented by an agent/manager, I will ensure that the agent/manager was notified of this agreement and will comply with the requirements.
14. That, if my student is unable or unwilling to fulfill their duties of said title or cannot return to the next annual convention, I will immediately notify Dance Masters of America in writing and forfeit to their successor the benefits of title, all remaining rights to amenities, awards, scholarships, and privileges.
15. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland