Operating Support
Operating Support
We combine the metaphor and poetry of contemporary Indian dance with a philosophy of social justice to create original dance theater about the extraordinary work and dreams of women around the world, and to inspire audiences through visual and emotional engagement. The essence of our mission is summarized by the tagline: People Powered Dances of Transformation.
Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
ACHF Arts Access
Present at least one major and original new work annually created in collaboration with local artists, community members, and their leaders. Objective attendance at activities; subjective feedback from documented conversations, participant surveys, social media posts, correspondence, and print and electronic media reporting and commentary. 2: A growing number of Twin Cities residents will use and find value in program activities conducted at ADT's new Saint Paul studio facility. Objective attendance at all activities; subjective feedback received from documented conversations, correspondence, and print and electronic media reporting and commentary.
Presented SHAATRANGA: WOMEN WEAVING WORLDS in Sept. 2018; visually and emotionally engaged audiences, a majority of whom resided in Minneapolis-St Paul. Community artists/members attended pre-performance workshops/rehearsals, performances, and post-performance artist/audience interactions. Ticket sales list. 2: A growing number of Twin Cities residents attended 99 classes and other activities conducted at ADT's Saint Paul facilities. Attendance statistics maintained of activities; subjective feedback from conversations, correspondence, and electronic media commentary.
Other, local or private