THE NEW ORLEANS BABY DOLL LADIES™ PERFORMANCE/ APPEARANCE PROPOSAL

THE NEW ORLEANS BABY DOLL LADIES™
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CONFIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE PROPOSAL

The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies™ are an acclaimed all-female cultural performance ensemble dedicated to preserving and celebrating the historic Baby Doll masking and Jazz dance traditions of New Orleans.
Known for our vibrant costuming, dynamic performances, and authentic cultural presentations, we create distinctive entertainment experiences that blend dance, storytelling, audience engagement, and the rich traditions of New Orleans culture. Our artists include professional performers, educators, cultural ambassadors, and tradition bearers who collectively bring decades of experience to stages, festivals, museums, conferences, universities, corporate events, and cultural celebrations throughout the United States and beyond.
Whether serving as featured entertainers, cultural ambassadors, parade performers, or event hosts, The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies™ create memorable experiences that educate, inspire, and celebrate the spirit of New Orleans.

SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
Sample Video Reels Available Upon Request

1.) THE BABY DOLL LADIES™: A NEW ORLEANS CULTURAL CABARET

Duration: Approximately 20 Minutes
Starting at $3,000

A signature cultural presentation featuring up to eight (8) Baby Doll Lady performers, dance, chanting, storytelling, audience engagement, and authentic New Orleans Baby Doll traditions.
This high-energy cabaret performance showcases the vibrant traditions, music, movement, and storytelling of New Orleans through the lens of the city's historic Baby Doll masking culture. Blending jazz dance, second-line traditions, theatrical performance, audience interaction, and contemporary New Orleans music, this engaging presentation offers an entertaining and educational cultural experience unlike any other.
Originally presented for audiences as a featured act alongside renowned New Orleans artists including Trombone Shorty, Mannie Fresh, and Dawn Richard, this signature production provides a dynamic introduction to one of the city's most treasured traditions while celebrating the creativity, resilience, and cultural contributions of Black women in New Orleans.

Package May Include:
• Featured 15–30 minute cultural cabaret presentation
• Multiple abbreviated showcase sets throughout an event
• Meet-and-greet opportunities
• Guest photo opportunities
• Optional cultural discussion and audience Q/A segment

Recommended For:
Alumni Gatherings • Conferences • Receptions • Museums • Cultural Celebrations • Community Events • Special Presentations

2.) CUSTOM CHOREOGRAPHED DANCE PRODUCTIONS

Starting at $300 per performer
(Minimum booking requirements may apply.)

Allow us to create a one-of-a-kind performance experience tailored specifically to your event, campaign, production, or celebration.
Our versatile ensemble offers a wide range of themes, costuming concepts, and performance styles, resulting in a bespoke production designed to complement your vision. Whether you seek an elegant cultural presentation or a high-energy stage spectacle, our creative team delivers stunning visuals, innovative choreography, and professional performers.

Package May Include:
• Custom choreography
• Music editing
• Themed costuming
• Professional performers
• Audience engagement opportunities
• Guest photo opportunities

Recommended For:
Concert Openers • Corporate Activations • Marketing Campaigns • Music Videos • Festivals • Award Ceremonies • Intermission Entertainment

3.) SECOND-LINE DANCE KREWE

Starting at $300 per performer

Experience the energy and excitement of an authentic New Orleans second-line procession led by The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies™.
Our costumed cultural ambassadors perform traditional "buckjump" style street-jazz dance while accompanying and enhancing a brass band-led procession. This immersive experience captures the celebratory spirit of New Orleans and creates unforgettable audience engagement.
Client secures brass band separately unless otherwise contracted.

Recommended For:
Parades • Festivals • Convention Activations • Corporate Events • Cultural Exchanges • Tourism Promotions • Destination Experiences

4.) CULTURAL HOSTESSES, ESCORTS & BRAND AMBASSADORS

Starting at $250 per performer
(Up to two hours of appearance time)

Enhance your event with the elegance and presence of New Orleans cultural royalty.
The Baby Doll Ladies™ may serve as cultural ambassadors, event escorts, VIP greeters, brand representatives, museum docents, living-history interpreters, and interactive photo opportunities. Their distinctive appearance and engaging personalities create memorable guest experiences while adding authenticity, sophistication, and cultural significance to your event.

Services May Include:
• VIP Guest Escorts
• Brand Ambassadors
• Meet-and-Greet Hosts
• Museum & Exhibition Interpretation
• Cultural Storytelling
• Interactive Photo Opportunities
• Guest Engagement Specialists

Recommended For:
Galas • Corporate Functions • Museum Exhibitions • Conferences • Television Productions • VIP Receptions • Cultural Installations

BOOKING INFORMATION & APPEARANCE TERMS

All engagements are custom quoted based upon the scope of services requested, number of performers, event location, production requirements, audience engagement components, and travel considerations.

Standard appearances are based on a pre-determined engagement period of up to two (2) hours unless otherwise noted. Extended appearances, multiple performance sets, same-day engagements, custom productions, and additional rehearsal requirements may incur additional fees.

Unless expressly included in the proposal, airfare, lodging, ground transportation, parking, per diem, venue fees, and other travel-related expenses are not included in the quoted rate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

For engagements outside the State of Louisiana, additional travel-related expenses may apply, including airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meal per diems, and travel-day compensation. Applicable travel expenses will be outlined in the final quotation and agreement.

SELECT YOUR DESIRED SERVICE(S):

BOOKING INFORMATION & APPEARANCE TERMS

All engagements are custom quoted based upon the scope of services requested, number of performers, event location, production requirements, audience engagement components, and travel considerations.

Standard appearances are based on a pre-determined engagement period of up to two (2) hours unless otherwise noted. Extended appearances, multiple performance sets, same-day engagements, custom productions, and additional rehearsal requirements may incur additional fees.

Unless expressly included in the proposal, airfare, lodging, ground transportation, parking, per diem, venue fees, and other travel-related expenses are not included in the quoted rate.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

For engagements outside the State of Louisiana, additional travel-related expenses may apply, including airfare, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meal per diems, and travel-day compensation. Applicable travel expenses will be outlined in the final quotation and agreement.

SELECT YOUR DESIRED SERVICE(S): The Baby Doll Ladies™: A New Orleans Cultural Cabaret Starting at $3,000 Second-Line Dance Krewe Starting at $300 per performer Custom Choreographed Dance Productions Starting at $300 per performer Cultural Hostesses, Escorts & Brand Ambassadors Starting at $250 per performer If selecting a per-performer service, please indicate the desired number of Baby Doll Ladies™ performers below: Number of Performers Requested: ________ (Up to twenty (20) performers available.)

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Once you've selected your preferred performance package and submitted your request, The New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies™ will prepare a customized quotation based on your event specifications.

Upon acceptance of the quote, you will receive a Letter of Agreement, invoice, and W-9 from the New Orleans Society of Dance. Your engagement date will be officially reserved once the required deposit and executed agreement have been received.

For your peace of mind, all confirmed clients receive direct contact information and day-of-event communication details to ensure a seamless experience.

PAYMENT TERMS

• A non-refundable deposit equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total engagement fee is required to secure your booking.
• The remaining balance is due no later than the date specified in the agreement and must be paid prior to the performance unless otherwise approved in writing.
• Performance dates are not guaranteed until both the signed agreement and required deposit have been received.

REMIT TO

New Orleans Society of Dance

ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS

• Zelle
• Chase QuickPay
• Company Check
• Cashier's Check
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