Presenter/Production Assistance

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,250
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Children's Dance Theatre
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Goodhue
Houston
Wabasha
Winona
Dodge
Goodhue
Houston
Wabasha
Winona
Project Overview
Presenter/Production Assistance
Project Details
"The Mermaid" presented by the Children's Dance Theatre
Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
John Becker: art business owner; Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Winona State University; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Words Players; Julie Fakler: education coordinator at Paradise Center for the Arts; Drue Fergison: linguist, writer; Teresa Kauffmann: photographer; Paula Michel: Harmony Arts Board member; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Scott Roberts: arts administrator; Judy Saye-Willis: fiber artist; Steve Schmidt: musician, arts administrator.
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Kathy Rush: thespian; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator; Joan Sween: playwright; Sandy Thompson: arts administrator; Gary Tollers: arts administrator; Tom Willis: potter.
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
Yes
Conflict of Interest Contact
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Robin Pearson (507) 281-4848
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access ACHF Arts Education

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,250
Other Funds Leveraged
$42,700
Direct expenses
$44,950
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.00
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Explore the art of dance with technical and creative instruction from the artistic director to present a dance theater work of the highest quality. Opportunities for male dancers. Family friendly, fully-staged, high quality theatrical production. Count number of dancers performing, audience members attending, and volunteers. Income/expenses close to budgeted amounts. Evaluation by dancers, parents, teachers/students attending school matinees. Post-production meetings with director, manager and board.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Matthew Keefe, an experienced director/choreographer, was hired to work with Children's Dance Theatre for The Mermaid production. Consideration is given to the skill development of male dance students. Preston Stockert was hired as a guest performer and mentor for the male dance students.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Susan Bestgen, Julia Crutcher, Judy Hickey, Liz Kraichely, Dawn Krauss, Tracey Rutherford, Sheila Sullivan, Debbie Thompson, Nicole Voss
Project Manager
First Name
Judy
Last Name
Hickey
Organization Name
Children's Dance Theatre
Street Address
PO Box 6655
City
Rochester
State
MN
Zip Code
55903
Phone
(507) 281-3335
Email
rochester.cdt@gmail.com
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

2510 Superior Dr NW Ste B
Rochester, MN 55901-2262 

Phone
Project Manager: Anastasia Shartin
(507) 281-4848
Email the Agency