Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Blossoms of the Orient AKA Blossoms of the Orient Dance Theater
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
January 2015
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for a year-long program of teaching authentic Hmong dances from China to children. The training will culminate in a dance recital in June and several performances in November and December 2014.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director, Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director, Roseville Parks and Recreation; Bethany Brunsell: Music Teacher and Performer; Kathy Busch: Realtor and Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Dayna Martinez: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: Consultant and Grant Writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: Vocal Performer; Dameun Strange: Composer and Performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Sandy Agustin: Artistic, General Management, Education; Melanie DeLuca: Community Education, Organizational Development, Youth Programming; Lucia Magney: Artistic, General Management, Community Service; Kay Augustine: Education, Youth Programming, Disabilities Specialist; Stephanie Vagle: Organizational Development, General Management, Volunteerism; Janelle Doyle: Education, Youth Programming, Artistic; Patrick Stauffer: Artistic, Community Education, Education; Megan Johnston: Artistic, Audience Development, Community Education, Curatorial.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,000
Direct expenses
$15,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
We are anticipating 100 members to attend to annual recital this year. We are anticipating that 90% of our students (through surveys) to indicate that their ability to express themselves creatively was enhanced.Our Advisory Committee will be responsible for the audience count. The students will be taking pre and post surveys to see how well they have mastered the fundamentals and understand the cultural objectives and the historical significance of the dances.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Students in all classes reported that their understanding of and skills in Hmong dance increased while participating in this project, and most of the approximately 100 audience members reported that they thought the caliber of dance was improved over previous years.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Yu Pheng Vu, Tian Jiang Cui, Yusen Liu, Ying Moua Vu, Kabao Lor, Poua Lor, Mai Moua
Project Manager
First Name
Ying
Last Name
Vu
Organization Name
Blossoms of the Orient Dance Theater
Street Address
5451 Dupont Ave N
City
Brooklyn Center
State
MN
Zip Code
55430
Phone
(612) 481-0384
Email
BlossomsOfTheOrient@hotmail.com
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