If you are a professional dancer or a dance festival organizer then this article is for you. Many dance festival organizers are once again starting to set up Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba Dance Festivals worldwide.
These festivals have now begun to pop up as Facebook events. In order to help both organizers and professional dancers, I have come up with this Top 10 list for Hiring a Professional Dancer! Specifically, I hope it helps to minimize the issues that both professional dancers and organizers face frequently.
Additionally, we are an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases. Lastly, Thanks for supporting us! Regardless of which country the dance festival is being held in. It is vital that all of the below items are covered in a written contract. A contract is a legally binding document between at least two parties. Specifically, here it regulates the relationship between the organizer and the professional dancer. This document defines and governs the rights and duties of both the organizer and professional dancer in the agreement.
It is also legally enforceable because it meets the requirements and approval of local laws. Whether you are an organizer or a professional dancer make sure to protect yourself first. This is a very important issue that both organizers and dance professionals need to make sure is crystal clear. It is vital that both parties have a clear understanding of how much the dancer will be paid. Also important is what activities the dancer will be required to participate in during the dance festival.
Sadly I have seen several well-known Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba professional dancers who were treated badly. I have also seen cases of dancers being told last minute to attend all festival events without any downtime. Trust me! No exceptions! Many organizers schedule professional dancers to arrive on the morning of a festival even if it requires international travel. This is a rookie mistake that can have a negative impact on the dance festival before it even begins. How many times have you attended a dance festival expecting to see the headliner professional dancer?
