Terms & Conditions
My basic requirements include transportation, meals, lodging, and hourly class fees with minimums and daily maximums. I work with a few different teaching partners, each with similar requirements, and you would need to contact them directly (I can help put you in touch). Please read below for further details and answers to most frequently asked questions. I understand sometimes flights to certain places cannot be booked on my preferred airline, or perhaps none of my regular partners are available for a specific gig, or any number of small inconveniences. In such an instance, please do not hesitate to email with any questions or concerns, and I’m sure we will find a way to make it work. Please note that all monetary values below are quoted in USD.
Rates/Fees
| Workshop classes with a partner who I choose or agree to teach with | 140/hr |
| Workshop class taught solo , with an assistant, or with a partner I do not normally work with | 160/hr |
| DJ rate (Please notify me ahead of time if you would like me to DJ in addition to teaching. Remember, the more I DJ, the less I am able to dance with your students.) | 30/hr |
| Private lessons (for financial need, ask me about discounted rates) | 80-120/hr |
| Competition Judging | $25 per preliminary competitions, $15 per finals. |
| Jazz and/or Blues History and Culture Discussion/Q&A | 100/hr |
- Minimums:
- Domestic Events $500 for a weekend event, $1000 for a week-long event.
- International Events $800 for a weekend event, $1500 for a week-long event.
- Payment: I prefer to be paid electronically in USD via bank transfer, Venmo, PayPal, etc. Promoter is responsible for any conversion/service fees that are incurred.
General Care and feeding instructions
- Downtime: I require at least 8 hours of sleep. This does not include transportation to and from venues, showering, changing, or eating meals. Typically 9-10 hours between my last responsibility of one day and my first responsibility of the next day (whether that be teaching, judging, DJing, or performing) to guarantee I have adequate time for rest and recovery.
- Transportation
- Unless otherwise noted, my flights should be booked to/from my home city Denver, CO (DIA) – preference for Southwest. I work remotely and I can be flexible with arrival/departure dates if it can save a little cash.
- If you prefer to have me book my own flights and be reimbursed, then the reimbursement will need to be paid within 5 business days to avoid any interest fees. Please inquire if you need more information on the interest fees and rates.
- Frequent flyer numbers are listed below and must be added.
- Southwest FF 20257743903
- Organizer is also responsible for transportation to/from the airport and any extra baggage fees.
- Meals: Meals should be provided for the duration of the event, and any extra time I am required to be in attendance (e.g. if I must arrive or leave on specific days, including on shared itineraries). Meal stipend is preferred so I can source my own food. I am a strict vegetarian (eggs and cheese are ok) and avoid sugar and preservatives. Please don’t hesitate to ask me any dietary questions ahead of time for planning purposes.
- Lodging: An actual bed to myself (not an air mattress, couch, etc.) is preferred, but we can chat about options. Preferably in a private room (one with doors that close). I am always OK sharing a room with any of my teaching partners. Other roommate arrangements, I must approve of beforehand. I am allergic to cigarette smoke and cannot stay in a residence with a smoker.
- Fragrance-free policy: Event organizers will make their best effort to ensure that venues are smoke-free and attendees avoid wearing scented personal care products such as perfume, cologne, and scented lotions. Event organizers will also enforce that any smoking will be kept to outdoor areas of all venues and cannot be within 25 feet of entrances and exits. Any dance venue that is outdoors will also require that smoking areas cannot be within 25 feet and need to be downwind of the dance floor and/or venue.
- Promotional Material: Please feel free to use any promotional material from my website (videos, pictures, bio).
- Teaching Partners: I teach as a lead and as a follow. My primary teaching partners include Kara Fabina and Ross Blythe. If you would like the names of additional preferred teaching partners, please inquire.
- Cancellation: After we have confirmed I will be working your event, those dates are then blacked out for me. Any other possible gigs that come my way and conflict will be turned down in the good faith that you will not be canceling our agreement. Therefore, in the event that you must cancel, I will have a cancellation fee to protect myself from any lost opportunities. I will allow one month from the date we confirm I will be working your event before I enforce this policy (Not the date of your event, the date we reach an agreement that I will be working it). If you cancel 60 plus days prior to festival 50%; 45-15 days 75%, within 14 days 100%. Additionally, if travel is shared with other festivals, you must still pay your agreed upon portion.