This contract outlines the agreement between the performer Aslahan, and <client name> (the client).

• The client is hiring Aslahan to perform a dance show of <duration> minutes at <time> <am/pm> on <date> at <address> for a fee of $<amount>.
• A deposit of $<amount> is required to reserve this date and time. This deposit is due by, and refundable up until, seven days before the date of the event.
• Aslahan requests payment of the balance upon arrival (checks can be made to "Aslahan").
• Music options: <Aslahan will bring an MP3 player.><Aslahan will bring a burned CD of her music.><The client will arrange for a suitable sound system.><Aslahan will bring a music player.><Aslahan will arrange for live musicians.><The client will arrange for live musicians.>
• Aslahan will be performing <indoors><outdoors>.
• <Any other special requests or considerations.>
• The designated contact for the day of performance will be <name>, who can be reached at <cell phone number>. (This is the person Aslahan will ask for when she arrives, or call if it is necessary; for example, if she is having problems with directions, etc.)
• Aslahan will require a place to change and to store her belongings during the performance.
• If the performance venue is not owned by the client (for example, a restaurant) it is the client's responsibility to obtain permission for a performance to occur at the venue.
• Photography or video recording the performance is welcome; however Aslahan does not release the use of the images or video for commercial purposes.
• Aslahan reserves the right to leave without performing if guests or members of the audience behave in a threatening or harassing manner, or if the environment is not physically safe to dance in (for example, unstable standing structures or debris on the dance floor). As she has prepared and arrived in good faith, the agreed upon fee is not refunded.
  
• Aslahan allows a delay of up to 20 minutes from the agreed upon start time of performance, after which a late charge of $25/15 minutes is added to the original price. Aslahan will make an effort to accommodate your schedule, but if she has another performance scheduled and must leave without performing, the agreed upon fee is not refunded.
• In the unlikely event that Aslahan is unable to perform (for example, due to illness), she will make every effort to provide a substitute dancer for the client.
• Aslahan may under certain circumstances bring an assistant to a performance. This person will be professional and unobtrusive as possible in both dress and behavior.

Agreed upon:
<signature>
<date>

Other notes:
Aslahan requests that a space for parking be provided close to the venue, if possible. If not possible (for example, only street parking is available and not under the client's control), information to assist in finding parking is appreciated.

Aslahan recommends you consider the following:

Lighting
It is best if the stage/dance area is brightly lit; this focuses the attention of the audience and creates a more engaging show.

Sound volume
Obviously the volume should not be too loud, but loud enough; quieter music fails to engage the audience and makes for a less exciting show. Consider that between finger cymbals and clapping, laughing guests, the music may need to be louder than you think.

Dance space
If possible, a designated area for the performance, even if it is a few feet square, allows for a focal point that engages the audience's attention. Aslahan does typically also spend some time dancing among the audience, and will encourage them to get up and dance during her final number if so requested.

Entrance
You may wish to consider the path Aslahan will take from her changing/waiting area to the performance space.
Announcing the show is not required, but it does add a level of excitement; something like "Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Aslahan."

 

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