Operating Support
Operating Support
Saint Paul Ballet's mission is to perform a vibrant repertory with a passion for the highest level of excellence, provide the finest dance education, and reduce barriers to involvement in the art of dance.
Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.
Crystal Brinkman: Executive director, Kulture Klub Collaborative; Brenda Brousseau: Visual artist, app developer and software company owner; Michael Cook: Treasurer, Twin Cities Jazz Festival; retired banker; Sindiswa Georgiades: Project management and fund development professional; Betsy Husting: Retired fundraising consultant to nonprofit and arts organizations; Sonja Jacobsen: Retired office manager, Jacobsen Metal Fabrication; vocal and instrumental music teacher; board member, Mankato Symphony; Cheryl Kessler: Founder and principal evaluator, Blue Scarf Consulting, LLC; Philip McKenzie: Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts
ACHF Arts Access
Audiences and students of all ages and cultural backgrounds will be inspired by and appreciate ballet by engaging in SPB performances and activities. SPB collects 1) quantitative data: number and demographics of participants, 2) qualitative data: surveys and observations from participants and partners (Landmark Center, O'Shaughnessy, Element Gym.). 2: The numbers and diversity of participants will increase with more new works, new delivery methods and events, and audience participation. SPB tracks participant numbers and demographics: in-person, via live-stream and at pre-and post-events (social dancing/movement workshop); collect data with surveys, interviews and observations.
SPB offered more classes and free performances for all ages with all levels of experience including Ballet for Athletes and Ballet and Boxing. Classes: Intro to Ballet and Ballet Fundamentals for those with no previous experience grew by 50%; Subsidized drop-in classes attract students of color. Seniors ages 60 to 85 in Lifelong Ballet program grew by 10%. Outreach audiences grew by 20%. 2: SPB performed works with all principal artists of color and women choreographers in traditional and non-traditional settings. Post-performance discussions with audiences about updates to the story and hiring premiere artists of color in leading roles. Attracted 50% more audiences of color than previous years. Many questions about how it felt to be a black ballerina.
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