DANCERS. 1. Definition — Dancers The term “dancers” shall be deemed to include both swimmers and skaters when the performance of the latter two is choreographed. 2. Working Conditions (a) Standard Floors — Floors for choreographed dancers must be resilient, flexible and level in accordance with industry standards. Industry standards generally provide for 2” of air space beneath wood flooring or 3” or 4” of padding under battleship linoleum laid over a concrete or wood-on-concrete floor. Floor surface must be clean and free of splinters, wax, nails, etc. Floors should be swept and mopped at least daily with a germ-killing solution. If Producer requires dancing on surfaces which do not meet the foregoing general standards, such work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. In all instances, dancing on concrete, raked stages, elevated platforms or staircases or performing knee work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. As used herein, “knee work” means dancing, sliding or doing a routine on the knees and includes rolling, spinning, falling, balancing, hinging, walking, turning and/or performing a choreographed routine in which the knee comes in contact with the surface, e.g., floor, sidewalk, etc. Dancers will not be required to do knee work without knee pads. (b) In the event that dancers will be required to perform on a non-standard surface, notification of such shall be given at the time of audition and engagement.
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Sources: 2013 Commercials Contract
DANCERS. 1. Definition — Dancers The term “dancers” shall be deemed to include both swimmers and skaters when the performance of the latter two is choreographed.
2. Working Conditions
(a) Standard Floors — Floors for choreographed dancers must be resilient, flexible and level in accordance with industry standards. Industry standards generally provide for 2” of air space beneath wood flooring or 3” or 4” of padding under battleship linoleum laid over a concrete or wood-on-concrete floor. Floor surface must be clean and free of splinters, wax, nails, etc. Floors should be swept and mopped at least daily with a germ-killing solution. If Producer requires dancing on surfaces which do not meet the foregoing general standards, such work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. In all instances, dancing on concrete, raked stages, elevated platforms or staircases or performing knee work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. As used herein, “knee work” means dancing, sliding or doing a routine on the knees and includes rolling, spinning, falling, balancing, hinging, walking, turning and/or performing a choreographed routine in which the knee comes in contact with the surface, e.g., floor, sidewalk, etc. Dancers will not be required to do knee work without knee pads.
(b) In the event that dancers will be required to perform on a non-standard surface, notification of such shall be given at the time of audition and engagement.
(c) Unusual Work Conditions — If Producer requires dancing on slippery surfaces, dancing in inclement weather or out-of-season clothing or in costuming which by virtue of its fit or nature may subject the dancer to physical injury or health hazard, it shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety.
(d) General Work Conditions
(i) Warm-up Spaces — Adequate space must be provided to permit all dancers to warm-up (perform limbering exercises) 30 minutes prior to dancing.
(ii) Breaks — Dancers/Swimmers/Skaters will have at least fifteen (15) minutes rest during each hour of actual rehearsal or shooting unless rehearsal or shooting is of a continuous nature. If so, at the choreographer’s discretion, dancers/swimmers/skaters may continue until a total of ninety (90) minutes have elapsed after which time a thirty (30) minute break must be called. If in the opinion of performers or their representatives (e.g., on-site deputy, captain or assistant choreographer, or union representative), continued full-out performance of choreographed dancing/swimming/skating creates a risk of injury, such performers shall not be required to continue performing at full performance level during rehearsal. Examples of such choreography include repetitive lifts, throws, catches and falls.
(iii) Temperature — Stage or rehearsal area temperature for choreographed dancers must not fall below 75°. Air ventilation (circulation) shall be provided at all times but air conditioning is not acceptable unless strictly regulated to prevent drafts.
(iv) Meal Periods — Dancers cannot be required to dance or skate within 30 minutes following a meal. Swimmers cannot be required to go into the water within 30 minutes following a meal. If Producer does not provide meal service and dancers must leave the premises or location to eat, an additional 15 minutes must be allowed both before and after the meal break to permit the dancer to change clothes.
(v) Emergency Treatment — Producer will use its best efforts to have a doctor qualified to treat dancers on call in case of an emergency and will notify the deputy elected by dancers of his/her name and phone number.
(vi) The compensation payable to a dancer for hazardous activity shall be $105.40 per day, with a minimum of $162.15 if only one day’s services are rendered.
(vii) It shall be deemed hazardous work when a dancer is required to do any of the following: □ perform complex aerial acrobatics; □ perform wire flying; □ perform knee work; □ support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine; □ dance under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire).
(viii) Footwear provided by the Producer shall be appropriate to the work and shall be clean, properly fitted, braced and rubbered.
(ix) Any dancer who is directed to and reports with his or her own footwear shall be paid an allowance of $11.30 per day for each pair of shoes utilized in the performance.
(x) Producer shall exercise care, including prior testing of equipment (breakaway props, etc.) during rehearsal, to avoid injury to the performer.
3. Pension & Health So as to provide Pension and Health coverage for those dancers engaged as Assistant Choreographers, Producer agrees to contribute to the Pension and Health Plans on the accounts of such individuals who have had prior contributions made in five of the last 10 years.
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Sources: Commercials Contract
DANCERS. 1. Definition — Dancers The term “dancers” shall be deemed to include both swimmers and skaters when the performance of the latter two is choreographed.
2. Working Conditions
(a) Standard Floors — Floors for choreographed dancers must be resilient, flexible and level in accordance with industry standards. Industry standards generally provide for 2” of air space beneath wood flooring or 3” or 4” of padding under battleship linoleum laid over a concrete or wood-on-concrete floor. Floor surface must be clean and free of splinters, wax, nails, etc. Floors should be swept and mopped at least daily with a germ-killing solution. If Producer requires dancing on surfaces which do not meet the foregoing general standards, such work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. In all instances, dancing on concrete, raked stages, elevated platforms or staircases or performing knee work shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety. As used herein, “knee work” means dancing, sliding or doing a routine on the knees and includes rolling, spinning, falling, balancing, hinging, walking, turning and/or performing a choreographed routine in which the knee comes in contact with the surface, e.g., floor, sidewalk, etc. Dancers will not be required to do knee work without knee pads.
(b) In the event that dancers will be required to perform on a non-standard surface, notification of such shall be given at the time of audition and engagement.
(c) Unusual Work Conditions — If Producer requires dancing on slippery surfaces, dancing in inclement weather or out-of-season clothing or in costuming which by virtue of its fit or nature may subject the dancer to physical injury or health hazard, it shall be deemed to be “hazardous work” and shall be subject to all the provisions of this Contract concerning hazardous work and performers’ safety.
(d) General Work Conditions
(i) Warm-up Spaces — Adequate space must be provided to permit all dancers to warm-up (perform limbering exercises) 30 minutes prior to dancing.
(ii) Breaks — Dancers/Swimmers/Skaters will have at least 15 minutes rest during each hour of actual rehearsal or shooting unless rehearsal or shooting is of a continuous nature. If so, at the choreographer’s discretion, dancers/swimmers/skaters may continue until a total of 90 minutes have elapsed after which time a 30 minute break must be called. If in the opinion of performers or their representatives (e.g., on-site deputy, captain or assistant choreographer, or union representative), continued full-out performance of choreographed dancing/swimming/skating creates a risk of injury, such performers shall not be required to continue performing at full performance level during rehearsal. Examples of such choreography include repetitive lifts, throws, catches and falls.
(iii) Temperature — Stage or rehearsal area temperature for choreographed dancers must not fall below 75°. Air ventilation (circulation) shall be provided at all times but air conditioning is not acceptable unless strictly regulated to prevent drafts.
(iv) Meal Periods — Dancers cannot be required to dance or skate within 30 minutes following a meal. Swimmers cannot be required to go into the water within 30 minutes following a meal. If Producer does not provide meal service and dancers must leave the premises or location to eat, an additional 15 minutes must be allowed both before and after the meal break to permit the dancer to change clothes.
(v) Emergency Treatment — Producer will use its best efforts to have a doctor qualified to treat dancers on call in case of an emergency and will notify the deputy elected by dancers of his/her name and phone number.
(vi) The compensation payable to a dancer for hazardous activity shall be $123.65 per day, with a minimum of $190.25 if only 1 day’s services are rendered.
(vii) It shall be deemed hazardous work when a dancer is required to do any of the following: perform complex aerial acrobatics; perform wire flying; perform knee work; support more than one other person in any manner which affects safe performance of the dance routine; • dance under conditions where safe performance of the dance routine is affected because sight or breathing is impaired (e.g., by use of a mask or presence of fog, smoke or fire).
(viii) Footwear provided by Producer shall be appropriate to the work and shall be clean, properly fitted, braced and rubbered.
(ix) Any dancer who is directed to and reports with his or her own footwear shall be paid an allowance of $11.80 per day for each pair of shoes utilized in the performance.
(x) Producer shall exercise care, including prior testing of equipment (breakaway props, etc.) during rehearsal, to avoid injury to the performer.
3. Pension & Health If a dancer has had any earnings in 5 prior years in the Union, and is employed to work on a commercial as a choreographer, but not as a dancer or in any other category covered by the Contract, Producer shall contribute to the Plans on the choreographer’s behalf on the basis of the minimum session fee for principal performers as set forth in Section 20.A of this Contract. So as to provide Pension and Health coverage for those dancers engaged as Assistant Choreographers, Producer agrees to contribute to the Plans on the accounts of such individuals who have had prior contributions made in 5 of the last 10 years.
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Sources: 2013 Commercials Contract