Archive: DanceMN Updates

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

DanceMN is a platform for connection, communication, and a free resource for all interested in dance, engaging dancers (hobbyists to professionals), choreographers, students, teachers, audience – and all curious – to access dance opportunities in MN.

Mission: DanceMN is an artist-driven resource that increases visibility and vitality for Minnesota dance.
Vision: All are connected to dance in Minnesota
Our leading values are to: 1) maintain free services; 2) be inclusive of all dance content; 3) serve the whole community.
Our leading goals are 1) streamlining our website and expanding our social media presence; 2) expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon.

Committee Member Responsibilities Include:

• Committee members are asked to serve a minimum 2-year term.
• Committee members are asked to join at least one sub-committee: Engagement (public-facing outreach), Recruitment and Hiring (internal focus Committee members and Contractors), Finance and Fundraising, Website, and/or Marketing.
• The committee meets virtually every 6-8 weeks for 90-120 minutes, depending on the length of action items.
• Steering Committee members are asked to attend the majority of meetings and to communicate ideas and feedback via email when not present.

If you are interested in joining the DanceMN Steering Committee, please fill out the Interest Form. A current Steering Committee Member will follow up with you. The form will close Sunday, November 30, 11:59pm.

Non Edwards is departing from her role as Editor of DanceMN after 10 years of dedicated, organized, joyful, and steadfast service. While we are sad to see her leave, we are excited for her to embark on new adventures and professional growth.

Thank you, Non, for your consistent reliability and support to our organization and the dance community of Minnesota. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!

Dear DanceMN Readers,

What a year it’s been! With the closing of the Cowles Center and additional community changes, we continue to reflect and evolve. DanceMN has been exploring our role within the community and ways we can facilitate improvements and growth.

Help DanceMN Thrive Today!

Foremost, we want to thank all of you who contributed to our survey, and participated in our hosted community conversations. Approximately 150 individuals answered the survey, and the 3 virtual gatherings were filled with lively conversations and many thought provoking questions. Listening to the community has helped shape our future plans.

In the coming year, our focus is to dive into our vision that “All are connected to dance in Minnesota” by expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro, youth and emerging artists, and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon. Dance in Minnesota is a dynamic tapestry, and we want the newsletter and website to reflect this vibrancy more fully. DanceMN needs funds to further our website offerings, showcase dance resources in new ways, expand our social media engagement, and build relationships with those identified above.

All these efforts require time and funding, and your contributions have never been more important. Please consider making a tax deductible contribution during the GiveMN campaign this month. These donations will help fund not only our weekly newsletter and website, but in implementing the resulting outcomes. We so appreciate your support of DanceMN, and are grateful for any amount contributed!

Thank you,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

If you would like to donate by check, please make the check out to Springboard for the Arts with DanceMN in the memo line and mail to Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Dear DanceMN Readers,

What a year it’s been! With the closing of the Cowles Center and additional community changes, we continue to reflect and evolve. DanceMN has been exploring our role within the community and ways we can facilitate improvements and growth.

Help DanceMN Thrive Today!

Foremost, we want to thank all of you who contributed to our survey, and participated in our hosted community conversations. Approximately 150 individuals answered the survey, and the 3 virtual gatherings were filled with lively conversations and many thought provoking questions. Listening to the community has helped shape our future plans.

In the coming year, our focus is to dive into our vision that “All are connected to dance in Minnesota” by expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro, youth and emerging artists, and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon. Dance in Minnesota is a dynamic tapestry, and we want the newsletter and website to reflect this vibrancy more fully. DanceMN needs funds to further our website offerings, showcase dance resources in new ways, expand our social media engagement, and build relationships with those identified above.

All these efforts require time and funding, and your contributions have never been more important. Please consider making a tax deductible contribution during the GiveMN campaign this month. These donations will help fund not only our weekly newsletter and website, but in implementing the resulting outcomes. We so appreciate your support of DanceMN, and are grateful for any amount contributed!

Thank you,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

If you would like to donate by check, please make the check out to Springboard for the Arts with DanceMN in the memo line and mail to Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103.

Image courtesy of Threads Dance Project.

Dear DanceMN Readers,

What a year it’s been! With the closing of the Cowles Center and additional community changes, we continue to reflect and evolve. DanceMN has been exploring our role within the community and ways we can facilitate improvements and growth.

Help DanceMN Thrive Today!

Foremost, we want to thank all of you who contributed to our survey, and participated in our hosted community conversations. Approximately 150 individuals answered the survey, and the 3 virtual gatherings were filled with lively conversations and many thought provoking questions. Listening to the community has helped shape our future plans.

In the coming year, our focus is to dive into our vision that “All are connected to dance in Minnesota” by expanding connections with communities beyond the Twin Cities metro, youth and emerging artists, and dance aesthetics outside of the Western canon. Dance in Minnesota is a dynamic tapestry, and we want the newsletter and website to reflect this vibrancy more fully. DanceMN needs funds to further our website offerings, showcase dance resources in new ways, expand our social media engagement, and build relationships with those identified above.

All these efforts require time and funding, and your contributions have never been more important. Please consider making a tax deductible contribution during the GiveMN campaign this month. These donations will help fund not only our weekly newsletter and website, but in implementing the resulting outcomes. We so appreciate your support of DanceMN, and are grateful for any amount contributed!

Thank you,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

If you would like to donate by check, please make the check out to Springboard for the Arts with DanceMN in the memo line and mail to Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103.