Arts Learning
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,730
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Deborah Elias Danza Espanola
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2013
End Date
August 2013
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
Arts Learning
Project Details
Funding for a series of residencies in flamenco dance, music, and culture at seven elementary schools from February through May 2013. Each residency will culminate in a community celebration.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Julie Andersen: Executive Director of Eagan Art House; Jill Anfang: Program Director at Roseville Parks and Recreation; Melissa Brechon: retired Carver County Libraries Director; Bethany Brunsell: music teacher and performer; Kathy Busch: realtor, Shakopee School Board Member; Shelly Chamberlain: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Operations Director; Paul Creager: Saint Paul Public Schools Administrator, Square Lake Film Festival Director; Erika Eklund: HGA Architects; Joan Elwell: Lakeshore Players Executive Director; Mary Erickson: Independent School District 112 Community Education; Kristi Gaudette: Prior Lake Savage Community Education; Peter Leggett: Walker West Music Academy Executive Director; Christine Murakami Noonan: Minnesota State Fair Foundation; Margaret Rog: consultant, grant writer; Heather Rutledge: ArtReach Saint Croix Executive Director; Rachel Smoka: Children's Theatre Company Development Officer; Beth Starbuck: vocal performer; Dameun Strange: composer, performer; Melissa Wright: William Mitchell College of Law.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Loren Niemi: administration, artistic, organizational development; Carol Sirrine: artist, education, youth programming; Carla Steen: artist, audience development; Regina Lickteig Neville: administration, organizational development, education; Carol Veldman Rudie: volunteerism, education, organizational development; Dayna Martinez: artist, youth programming, finance; Marisa Martinez: artist, education, community education; Kelly Carter: artist, administration, youth programming; Jodi Eiesland: Education.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Project Details: 2013 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2011, First Special Session, chapter 6, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language
ACHF Arts Education
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,730
Other Funds Leveraged
$2,433
Direct expenses
$12,163
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Students will learn and perform specific flamenco movements, rhythms, and songs. Students will learn historical and cultural background significance of flamenco.Age-appropriate questionnaires for students (discussion for younger students). One hour evaluation meetings for each project team. Discussion/evaluation with teacher after each residency.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Approximately 500 students in 7 schools gained a strong sense of achievement, and expressed increased openness to dance, new art forms, and unfamiliar cultures.
Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds
Other, local or private
Recipient Board Members
Paul Robinson, Kristi Rendahl, Bruce McMahon, Keith Allen, Steve Beseke, Mary Boyd, Vanne Hayes, Franklin Jesse, Gene Pedersen, Kristy Pierce, Doneka Scott, Reverend Carl Walker, Grant West
Project Manager
First Name
Deborah
Last Name
Elias
Organization Name
Deborah Elias Danza Espanola
Street Address
117 Mackubin St Ste 5
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
(651) 224-2075
Email
dedanza@gmail.com
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