Dancer Agreement - Nutcracker 2024

PDT Dancer Agreement - Nutcracker 2024

Any PDT Dancer and Caretaker who wishes to participate in one of PDT’s Performing company’s productions must read through this material with their families and agree to the following.
Senior Company Agreement: Open to Levels 5x & 6

You are committing to a full season of dancing including Nutcracker, Spring Concert, outreach events, and the RDA Festival. You will attend the minimum number of hours of ballet class per week for your level. It is expected you will take your training seriously by spending at least 60 hours in summer study. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights. Parents must agree to volunteer support.

Apprentice Company Agreement: Open to Levels 4, 4x, 5, 5x, 6
This commitment is for younger dancers working towards Senior Company membership. You are committing to participate in shows as needed by the artistic staff. You will attend the minimum number of hours of ballet class as appropriate to your level per week and it is highly encouraged you study Jazz and /or Modern. It is expected you will take your training seriously, spend at least 40 hours in summer study. It is highly encouraged that you attend the RDA Festival with the Senior Company. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights. Parents must agree to volunteer.

Junior Company Agreement: Levels Pre Ballet 3*, ballet 1/1x, ballet 2/2x, ballet 3/3x
This agreement is for dancers in levels 1 – 3x. You are committing to participate in shows as needed by the artistic staff, you will attend the minimum numbers of ballet class as appropriate to your level. It is expected you will take the training seriously. You are required to purchase the company leotards and tights. Parents must agree to volunteer.

*Pre Ballet 3 dancers must be 6 years old and have completed at least one year of training at PDT to participate.
Dancer Name*

First NameLast Name
Select the appropriate level commitment:*

Senior Company Agreement: Levels 5x & 6Apprentice Company Agreement: Levels 4, 4x, 5, 5x, 6Primary Division: Ballet 2x, 3, 3x, Older BeginnerPrimary Division: Ballet 1, 1x, 2Pre-School Division: Pre Ballet 3 (Must be 6 years old)

PDT Performing Company Agreement

All Dancers and their families must read through the PDT Handbook, available here
I have read the Philadelphia Dance Theatre Handbook with my parents (if under 18)and agree to follow the guidelines set within the Handbook. We are all cognizant of the responsibilities and requirements of company participation.
Agreements:
1. I agree to attend the minimum amount of ballet technique class hours weekly according to my level as stated below and as appropriate to my agreement.
- Pre Ballet 3 - 45 min of ballet class per week
- Ballet 1 - 1.0 hour of ballet class per week
- Ballet 1x - 2.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 2 - 2.5 hours of ballet class per week
- Older Beginner: 2.00 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 2x -3.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 3 – 4.5 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 3x- 5.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 4 – 6.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 4x – 7.5 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 5 – 9.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 5x – 10.0 hours of ballet class per week
- Ballet 6 – 12.0 hours of ballet class per week
2. I agree to attend all rehearsals called, on time, warm and prepared to dance.

3. . I agree to not miss more than two rehearsals for each production.

4. I agree to notify in writing all known obligations that will prohibit me from attending rehearsals, and verbally remind faculty of my absence in the days prior.

5. I agree to maintain my grades at school at the level agreed with my family.

6. I agree to attend and/or participate in all company group activities in regards to fundraising, outreach, and other company group functions.

7. I agree to maintain appropriate conduct on and off the premises of PDT.

8. I agree to accept all casting decisions.

9. If I am cast as an understudy, I will be at all rehearsals and will know all the choreography for that section of the ballet.

10. I will maintain proper etiquette for class and rehearsal.

11. I will not use drugs or alcohol.

This agreement is written in good faith between the dancer and Philadelphia Dance Theatre. By signing this agreement, you are agreeing to uphold all the policies stated in the Philadelphia Dance Theatre Handbook as well as the list of agreements above. The policies stated in this agreement are binding and any individual who does not abide by this agreement will be immediately excused from the cast of Philadelphia Dance Theatre’s production.

I agree to the terms of this agreement and I have read and understand PDT’s Handbook.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Dancer Signature*

Clear
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Signature*

Clear

Absences
It is imperitive that we have all dancers for rehearsals. Absences can put the overall rehearsal process behind schedule, and affect all members of the cast. If a dancer misses more than 2 rehearsals, PDT reserves the right to make casting changes for the good of the production.

We understand that there are scheduling conflicts that cannot be avoided. Please list any known conflicts below.

Dancers can anticipate having rehearsals every Saturday from September-December. Dancers in levels 3/3x and up should be prepared to have evening rehearsals during the school week as well.

All rehearsals will be posted on the PDT Rehearsal Calendar , as well as on the PDT mobile app.

If one of your absences will be during studio dress rehearsal or tech week, you must ask for permission to miss such an important rehearsal from the Artistic Director prior to the start of rehearsals. Please provide the reason for absence. If permission is granted, the dancer must email the Artistic Staff the week of the performance and remind the Artistic Staff. The dancer is responsible for communicating with company dancers who they are dancing with as to provide adequate arrangements to cover that person's roles during the tech rehearsal.
Please list any known absences during the rehearsal period September-December 2024*

Each participating dancer will receive one free performance t-shirt. Please select your dancer's size:*

Child XSChild SMLChild MEDChild LRGChild XLAdult SMLAdult MEDAdult LRGAdult XL

Parent/Guardian Agreement

1. I agree to participate, as required, in ALL PDT fundraisers.

2. I am aware of my child’s commitment and responsibility to the company, class, and rehearsal and I am fully prepared to support my child’s commitment with attire, event participation, and transportation as needed to class and rehearsal as well as all other needs.

3. I agree to help promote ticket sales for the performance with distributing postcards, posters, social media, and personally inviting family and community members to the performances.

4. I agree to respect the casting decisions of all PDT Artistic staff.
Please select one:*

I agree to commit to a minimum of four hours per production of volunteer service to the company. A volunteer sign up sheet will be provided at a later date.I opt out of volunteering and will pay $100.00 to PDT to alleviate a time commitment.
This agreement is written in good faith between the dancer and Philadelphia Dance Theatre. By signing this agreement, you are agreeing to uphold all the policies stated in the Philadelphia Dance Theatre Handbook as well as the list of agreements above. The policies stated in this agreement are binding and any individual who is not abiding this agreement will be immediately excused from Philadelphia Dance Theatre.

I agree to the terms of this agreement and I have read and understand PDT’s Handbook.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Signature*

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Date*

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Date

Volunteer opt out

Volunteer opt-out charge

$100.00

Total

$0.00

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PDT Dancer Agreement - Nutcracker 2024

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