QUESTION
Is it a violation of IP law if I play a copyright protected song with my own choreography at a public performance?
Asked on Jan 27th, 2014 on Intellectual Property - New York
More details to this question:
I am a dance choreographer and teacher so music is integral to my own art and profession. If I legally purchase a song and then choreograph a dance to be performed specifically with that song, is it legal to play and perform the song and dance at a public performance without licensing from BMI or the copyright owner? Can I play copyright protected music in my dance classes without additional licensing?
1 ANSWER
That would violate the rights of the author of the song. You need a license.
Answered on Feb 03rd, 2014 at 10:50 PM