Whether or not permission can be withdrawn depends on the terms of the agreement with the copyright owner. It is advisable to make these terms clear at the outset.

You should be aware that if a person has relied on the permission (for example, by spending time and money on preparing the production) the copyright owner may not be entitled to withdraw permission at a late stage.

If you feel that your reputation or honour may be damaged by the standard of performance, you may possibly be able to take action on the basis that your moral right of integrity will be infringed if your choreography is used in the production. This may, however, be difficult to prove or show. (Particularly in relation to performances by children, in dance schools or in the amateur context, it may be that your claim is met by an argument that any infringement is “reasonable” in light of the available resources and skills).