RWBA begins July 1, 20 20 | terminates June 30, 202 3 ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET AGREEMENT 2020 - 2023 Table of Contents PREAMBLE 1 1:00 ARTISTS COVERED 1 1:01 Recognition of Equity ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1:02 Exclusive Representation ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1:03 Engagement of Other Artists ------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1:04 Independent Contractor -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 1:05 Application of Benefits---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 2:00 MEMBERSHIP IN EQUITY 1 2:01 Members of Equity in Good Standing -------------------------------------------------- 1 2:02 Membership ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 3:00 MANAGEMENT RIGHTS 2 4:00 INITIATION FEES AND DUES 2 5:00 ADMITTANCE OF EQUITY REPRESENTATIVE ON ENGAGER'S PREMISES 2 6:00 THE COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE 3 6:01 Establishment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 6:02 Composition ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 (i) Dancers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 (ii) Management ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 (iii) Stage Management ----------------------------------------------------------------- 3 (iv) Equity Staff --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 6:03 Frequency and Quorum-------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 6:04 Purpose and Limitations ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 6:05 Minutes of Meetings ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 7:00 ENGAGEMENT CONTRACT 3 7:01 Requirement for Engagement Contract ----------------------------------------------- 3 7:02 Signing of Engagement Contract -------------------------------------------------------- 3 7:03 Changes and Alterations ------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 7:04 Return Transportation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 (A) Return Transportation Provided ------------------------------------------------- 4 (B) Subsequent Consecutive Seasons --------------------------------------------- 4 (C) Travel for Signing ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 7:05 Option to Extend ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 7:06 No Reduction in Company Size on Tour ---------------------------------------------- 4 7:07 Renewal or Non-Renewal of Engagement Contract ------------------------------- 5 (A) Non-Renewal ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 (B) Renewal: Information Provided -------------------------------------------------- 5 (C) Renewal: Issuance and Return of Contract ---------------------------------- 6 7:08 Meeting with the Artistic Director -------------------------------------------------------- 6 (A) Performance Evaluation Meeting(s) ------------------------------------------- 6 (B) Other Meetings ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 (C) Recordings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 7:09 Artist’s Physical Condition ----------------------------------------------------------------- 6 7:10 Ballet Master ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 7:11 Assignment of Artist’s Engagement Contract ---------------------------------------- 7 8:00 ARTIST’S OBLIGATION TO THE ENGAGER 7 9:00 OUTSIDE ENGAGEMENTS 7 9:01 Exclusive Service of the Artist ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 (A) Other Performance Engagements ---------------------------------------------- 7 (B) Other Public Appearances (Non-Performance) ----------------------------- 7 2020-2023 Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement | page i Table of Contents 10:00 APPLICATION OF THE AGREEMENT 8 10:01 Lowering of Minimums and Waivers Prohibited ------------------------------------- 8 10:02 Engager’s Requests ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 10:03 Artist Requests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 11:00 CHOREOGRAPHERS 8 11:01 Association Status --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (A) Terms and Conditions-------------------------------------------------------------- 8 (B) Consideration of Equity Members ---------------------------------------------- 8 (C) Non-Equity Choreographers ----------------------------------------------------- 8 11:02 Engagement Contract ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 11:03 Compensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 (A) Ballet of not more than Twenty (20) Minutes’ Duration ----------------- 10 (B) All Other Ballets ------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 11:04 Remount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 11:05 Resident Choreographer ---------------------------------------------------------------- 11 (A) Option to Have an Engagement Contract ---------------------------------- 11 (B) Multiple Assignments ------------------------------------------------------------- 11 (C) Minimum Fee ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 12:00 PAYMENT OF FEES 11 12:01 Weekly Payment --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 12:02 Bi-Weekly Payment ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 12:03 Overtime ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 (A) Payment of Overtime ------------------------------------------------------------- 12 (B) Identification of Overtime -------------------------------------------------------- 12 (C) Authorization ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 (D) Dispute ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 (E) Multiple Infringements ------------------------------------------------------------ 12 12:04 Late Payment on Overtime Claim ----------------------------------------------------- 12 12:05 Personal Expenses ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 12:06 Reimbursement to the Artist ------------------------------------------------------------ 13 13:00 FEES PAID IN LEGAL TENDER 13 14:00 NON-PAYMENT OR PARTIAL PAYMENT OF FEES 13 14:01 Material Breach ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 14:02 Unpaid Fees--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 15:00 SECURITY DEPOSIT (BOND) 13 15:01 Posting of Security Deposit ------------------------------------------------------------- 13 15:02 Return of Security Deposit -------------------------------------------------------------- 13 15:03 Additional Requirements for Touring ------------------------------------------------- 14 16:00 DEFINITIONS 14 16:01 Apprentice Dancer ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:02 Character Artist ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:03 Children -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:04 Choreographer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:05 City of Origin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:06 Costume Fitting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 16:07 Cover ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 16:08 Dress Rehearsal --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 16:09 Emergency Rehearsal -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 2020-2023 Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement | page ii Table of Contents 16:10 Engagement Week ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15 (A) Rehearsal Week ------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 (B) Performance Week --------------------------------------------------------------- 16 16:11 Fight Captain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 16:12 Free Day ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 (A) No Requirement to Provide Services ---------------------------------------- 16 (B) Scheduling -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 (C) Duration ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 16 (D) Required Free Days -------------------------------------------------------------- 16 (E) Payment for Service Provided on a Free Day ----------------------------- 17 (F) Performance Following Return from Tour ---------------------------------- 17 (G) Following a Tour of Seven (7) Days or More ------------------------------ 17 (H) Scheduling Prior to Overseas Tour-------------------------------------------