PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR DANCE v. 2026
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1.1 About CADA
1.2 What is the PSD?
1.3 Why should I use the PSD?
1.4 The Fine Print
1.5 Always work with a written contract!
1.6 FAQ
1.7 History of Professional Standards for Dance
1.8 Fees
2.1 Rights & Responsibilities of the Dancer
2.2 Rights & Responsibilities of the Choreographer
2.3 Rights & Responsibilities of the Producer
2.4 Rights & Responsibilities of the Presenter
3.1 Environment
3.2 Hours of Work
4.1 Terms of Engagement
4.3 Weekly Rates of Compensation
4.4 Flat Rate of Compensation
4.6 Rates for Compensation for Other Activities
4.7 Royalties
4.8 CADA/East Recommended Minimum Fee Payments
8.1 Overview
8.2 Injury
8.3 Illness
9.2 Travel
9.4 Working Conditions
10.2 Contracts
10.3 Health & Safety
11.1 Intellectual Property (IP) & Copyright
11.2 Legislation
11.3 How is choreographic copyright established?
11.4 Author vs. Owner
11.5 Copyright Ownership & Dance Companies
11.6 Royalties
11.7 Using Music
11.8 Choreographing From a Literary Source
11.9 Photographs of your work
11.10 Video on the Internet
11.11 Cultural Issues
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