Booth Rental

All exhibit spaces are $300.00. Space will be allocated on a first come, first-paid basis.

Recruiters

All recruiters are required to pay the $300.00 fee. This allows access to the specified audition classes and all Festival events (except dance classes). This fee will cover up to two recruiters. Each additional recruiter will be charged a fee of $75.00.

Note: If you wish to attend and not have a booth, the fee is $200.00 and covers one or two recruiters. Audition packets are available only to registered Exhibitors, Recruiters, and/or Scholarship Donors.

Exhibitor and Recruiter Contract

Complete and return the exhibitor contract with full payment by January 16, 2008.

Assignment of Space

All exhibit space is sold on a first come-first paid basis. Festival staff will accommodate location preferences on a space available basis. Decisions made by the festival staff regarding booth location will be final.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be made in writing and received by the Festival Commercial Coordinator no later that February 1, 2008.

Exhibit Schedule

• Thursday, March 13, Set up anytime after 9:00am
• Friday, March 14, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Saturday, March 15, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Exhibits may be taken down Saturday after 4:30 pm or on Sunday morning.

Scholarship Audition Class Schedule

Auditions will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008 from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Click on hyperlink for details.

Exhibitor & Recruiter Registration

Each exhibitor and recruiter will receive a festival ID badge and program. The ID badge will admit the exhibitor to all Festival meetings, receptions, and performances.

Booth Size, Equipment, and Services

Each exhibit space is approximately 4 feet wide and 6 feet deep. A table is provided with two chairs. Electrical service (110 volt) is available. Please indicate on your exhibit contract if you require electricity. Signs are not provided.

Care of Building and Equipment

Exhibitors will be in the lobby of the Gershman Y. It is therefore essential that exhibitors not damage or deface the walls or floors of the building, the booths, or the equipment of the booths. Nothing shall be posted on, or tacked, nailed, screwed, or otherwise attached to the columns, walls, floors or other parts of the building or furniture. When such damage appears, the exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.

Liability and Insurance

The University of the Arts will provide 24-hour security to the festival and exhibit area. However, the exhibitor is solely responsible for his/her materials and property. Valuables should be personally stored overnight There will be a locked location for vendors to store their goods in the evenings for the duration of the festival.

Security

The 9th National High School Dance Festival, The University of the Arts, Artists Exchange International and Penn State Abington or their representatives will not be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the exhibitor. Exhibitors wishing to insure their goods must do so at their own expense. The University of the Arts will provide 24-hour security to the Festival and exhibit area. However, the exhibitor is solely responsible for his/her materials and property. Valuables should be personally stored overnight in the location designated by The University of the Arts.

Recruiter and Exhibitor Fee Payment

All checks should be made payable to The University of the Arts. Visa and MasterCard are also accepted.