Operating Support
Operating Support
The CAAM Chinese Dance Theater (CDT) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating Chinese cultural heritage, enriching a diverse culture through the universal language of dance.
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
Ardell Brede: former mayor of Rochester; Peggy Burnet: entrepreneur, art collector, and community volunteer; Uri Camarena: business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA); Michael Charron: executive director of grants and sponsored programs for Saint Mary's University of Minnesota., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; Sean Dowse: former mayor of Red Wing; former executive director, Sheldon Theatre; Anthony Gardner, vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Boutique Air, founder and owner of Bluedoor 74, adjunct college faculty; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; Thomas Moss: consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre
ACHF Arts Access
Audience and other participants will increase their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic significance. Interview and survey audience and other participants regarding recurring participation, increased knowledge and understanding of Chinese dance and culture, continued interest and suggestions for future programs. 2: Dancers and other artists at CAAM CDT will deepen skills; contribute to and value a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Peer reviews, interviews and surveys of dancers and artists measures progress in deepening skills and contributions to the community; Feedback from community about best ways to increase contributions by Chinese dance arts.
Audience and other participants increased their knowledge and appreciation of Chinese dance, including its cultural and artistic signifcance. Online surveys were sent to participants and organizations engaging CAAM CDT to provide programs; written feedback from representatives of organizations were also obtained. 2: Dancers at CAAM CDT deepened skills, contributed to and valued a community welcoming Chinese dance arts. Oral feedback was obtained from dancers; in some cases written feedback was also obtained.
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