BALLET WEST/AMERICAN GUILD OF MUSICAL ARTISTS

is applied. In no event shall a floor be acceptable if the level of spring isnot equal or comparable to that of our Ballet West custom sprung floor atthe Capitol Theater.2. No ARTIST shall be required to dance on a floor with an irregular oruneven surface.3. Pointe-work shall only be required on a non-slick, smooth surface, whichdoes not contain warps or bumps. Should the floor contain any flawsdeemed hazardous by AGMA, the EMPLOYER shall designatemaintenance work to be done within one week of the report. If timelyrepair is not possible for any reason, EMPLOYER will meet with AGMAand/or Joint Committee to agree upon a procedure to insure ARTISTs’safety.4. ARTISTs shall not be penalized for refusal to rehearse on a floor that doesnot meet the specifications outlined herein.5. Mats shall be provided at ARTIST’s request during any rehearsal in whichgymnastic moves are executed.F. Hazardous SubstancesDuring the one (1) year period after execution of this Agreement, EMPLOYERmay establish a task force comprised of members of administration, ARTISTs andAGMA representation, for the purposes of addressing the special effectspreviously attained by use of smoke or fog devices that will be discontinued andmaintaining maximum artistic flexibility and integrity.1. Beginning one (1) year from the date of execution of this Agreement, theEMPLOYER shall adopt and comply, with the following national policyof the American Guild of Musical Artists with regard to the use of smokeand fog effects at any facility utilized by the EMPLOYER:a. No smoke or fog effects may be used in any production except forthose generated by water vapor or dry ice.b. No smoke and fog devices or effects shall be permitted to be usedin any production unless each AGMA member scheduled toperform in that production shall be given a one (1) week advancenotification of the company’s intention to use same.2. The EMPLOYER shall use its best efforts to insure that all performanceand rehearsal spaces are free from known toxic or hazardous residue orcontaminants that are recognized as health or safety hazards, including tothe extent practical mold and dust. The EMPLOYER shall not introduceor permit the introduction of any substance or a higher concentration ofany substance than permitted by applicable state and federal statutes and