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Please note: The new insurance premiums are in effect as of May 2, 2022. Click here for a fee sheet listing insurance premium costs by scale agreement and/or engagement policy.

To discuss which form of Equity contract may apply to an engagement, please contact an Equity Business Representative. In the case of a discrepancy between information stated here and Equity's specific agreements and policies, the terms of the respective agreement or policy shall prevail.

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Alberta Ballet Agreement

The Alberta Ballet Agreement (ABA) is negotiated between Equity and the Alberta Ballet. The company is based in Calgary, Alberta and regularly also performs in Edmonton. The Alberta Ballet was founded by Muriel Taylor and Dr. Ruth Carse in 1958 and became a professional company in 1966. The 2023-2026 ABA took effect July 1, 2023 and remains in effect until June 30, 2026.

D•O•T

The D•O•T (Dance • Opera • Theatre) Policy includes terms and conditions for a range of small-scale dance, opera and theatre engagements. It also outlines how to engage Equity members at educational institutions. Provisions common to engagements across all three types of work appear at the beginning and each specialty genre has a separate schedule for each at the end of the Policy. These schedules address necessary rehearsal hour differences and provide a list of appropriate minimum fees. The D•O•T includes provisions for non-standard engagements, touring, simplified payment options, including direct deposit and email transfer, and recording provisions. Click here to access the new DOT Policy Application Form.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal Agreement

The Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal Agreement (LGBA)/ Convention Collective Les Grands Ballets Canadiens (CCLGB) is negotiated between Equity and the Les Grands Ballets Canadiens. The company is based in Montréal, Québec. It was founded in 1957 by Ludmilla Chiriaeff. The minimum fees for 2022-2025 are in effect July 1, 2022 until June 30, 2025.

National Ballet of Canada Agreement

The National Ballet of Canada Agreement (NBCA) is negotiated between Equity and the National Ballet of Canada. The 2023-2026 National Ballet of Canada Agreement took effect July 1, 2023 and remains in effect until June 30, 2026. The company is based in Toronto. Ontario. It was established by founder Celia Franca in 1951.

Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement (RWBA) is negotiated between Equity and the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. The company is based in Winnipeg. Manitoba. It was founded in 1939 and granted its royal title in 1953 under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The 2023-2026 Royal Winnipeg Ballet Agreement takes effect July 1, 2023 and remains in effect until June 30, 2026.