Community Arts

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Universal Dance Destiny
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2019
End Date
August 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview

Community Arts

Project Details

Universal Dance Destiny Sixteenth Bi-Annually showcase in Summer 2019.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: Mid-Continent Oceanographic Institute Program Director; Tricia Heuring: Public Functionary Executive Director; Alejandra Iannone: Sparkle Theatricals Creative Co-Director; Wu Chen Khoo: Technical Tools of the Trade Stage Technical Designer and Director; Wendy Lane: Retired Human Resources Consultant; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Donna Saul Millen: TPT-Twin Cities PBS Events Director; Christal Moose: Native Pride Productions Inc Manager; Adaobi Okolue: Twin Cities Media Alliance Executive Director; Andrea Sjogren: Hopkins Community Education Adult and Youth Programs Coordinator; Deanna StandingCloud: New Native Theatre; Sara Wilson: Gislason and Hunter LLP Attorney.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Brian Stephenson: Fundraising, General Administration, Organizational Development; Dr. Joyce Broderson: General Administration, Education, Artistic; Essma Imady: Artistic, Community Education, Organizational Development; Heather Barringer: Artistic, General Management / Administration, Education; Lia Rivamonte: Artistic, Fundraising, Organizational Development; Marisa XiuKuauhtli Martinez: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Nkuli Shongwe: Organizational Development, Fundraising, Community Education; Xiaolu Wang: Artistic, Community Education, Youth Programming.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2017 Regular Session, chapter 91, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$5,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$10,840
Direct expenses
$15,840
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Audience surveys will show performers benefiting range from 50-60, depending on how many individuals are in each act, of which 2-15% has been kids or pre-teens, 60% teens, and 25% adults. A week after the showcase, an evaluation sheet will be emailed to presenters, staff, technicians, project leaders, board, and volunteers for feedback on overall production success encouraging suggestions to strengthen future showcases. This process benefits the learning experiences for all who are involved, from staff to project leaders, performers and viewers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Approximately 115-125 people attended the showcase with ?by twelve different presenters. Audience feedback indicated that the cultural festive foods at the end was one of the highlights of the evening. 100% of the participants indicated their ability to express themselves creatively was enhanced.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Wallace Anderson, Edna Stevens, Barbara Anderson, Sylvia Sabrina Dubose, Josephine Kpanyea, Eileen Davis-Banks, Nikeisha S Brathwaite
Project Manager
First Name
Edna
Last Name
Stevens
Organization Name
Universal Dance Destiny
Street Address
3422 Douglas Dr N
City
Crystal
State
MN
Zip Code
55422
Phone
(612) 354-6997
Email
info@universaldancedestiny.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
Email the Agency
Location

PO Box 14106
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55114 

Phone
Project Manager: Kathy Mouacheupao
651-645-0402
Email the Agency