Arts Learning

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
SAATH
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2020
End Date
October 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

Arts Learning

Project Details

Let's dance saath, SAATH!

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Lynne Bertalmio: Retired Director Stillwater Public Library; Cristeta Boarini: 826 MSP Program Director; Craig Dunn: Arts Accessibility Consultant; 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 Professional; Alejandra Pelinka: City of Bloomington Director of Creative Placemaking; Tommy Sar: Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Coordinator of Community Programs; Lue Vang: McKnight Foundation Accountant; 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; Robyn Cline: City of Savage Economic Development Commissioner

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Jessika Akpaka; Jon Feulner: Education, Community Education, Youth Programming; Barry Kleider: Artistic, Education, Community Service/Development; Aryca Myers: Volunteerism, Audience Development / Marketing, General Administration; Christian Novak: Fundraising, Audience Development / Marketing; Bao Vue: Youth Programming, Artistic, Organizational Development; G Vue: Education, Organizational Development, Youth Programming.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Education

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$10,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$5,850
Direct expenses
$15,850
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys indicate that SAATH dance class participants and acting/improv workshop attendees believe they have progressed in their art form over time. Most students feel more confident in their ability to perform in front of an audience. We will administer surveys to students periodically through the classes. We will track participation in classes, whether students audition for our performance team, and whether they become involved as performers in any of our three big annual events.

Measurable Outcome(s)

100% of our survey respondents feel that they progressed in their dance skills and stamina after attending a SAATH class. 92.3% indicated that they'd be interested in participating in GIDO and SAATH shows late next year. 97.5% indicated that they had an increased familiarity in ethnic dance styles after attending a SAATH class. 70% indicated that they had progressed in their skills as instructors.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
achieved most of the proposed outcomes
Source of Additional Funds

Other,local or private

Recipient Board Members
Divya Maiya, Jinal Vakil, Darshan Maiya, Srivani Harish, Stephanie Alexander, Madhu Bangalore, Jeanette Chalgren, Narasimha Murthy, Niyotha Reddy, Prachi Sansare, Vandana Sharma, Allison Verma
Project Manager
First Name
Divya
Last Name
Maiya
Organization Name
Bollywood Dance Scene
Street Address
PO Box 8634
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55408
Phone
(952) 381-2572
Email
info@saathmn.org
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