Archive: DanceMN Updates

As a free, uncurated weekly newsletter, DanceMN believes that all styles of dance and areas of our state deserve representation in our materials.

To that end, we want students, emerging artists, established individuals and organizations, schools, studios, universities, audience members, community dance groups, teachers, hobbyists, social media dancers, financial stakeholders, and YOU to know that DanceMN exists to support and connect with you—no matter where you live in Minnesota.

If you aren’t using DanceMN to showcase or share your activities, or to find ways to participate in dance, help us understand why. Join us for one of three upcoming conversations to discuss how DanceMN can better achieve its vision that “all our connected to dance in Minnesota.”

Sign up to participate in a virtual discussion, hosted via Zoom:

• Sunday, May 5, 2:00-3:30pm – Register Here
• Monday, May 6, 6:00-7:30pm – Register Here
• Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:30pm  – Register Here

Each conversation will follow the same format so please only sign up for one. Conversations will be facilitated by Ashleigh Penrod of Mess Hill and informed by results obtained from DanceMN’s recent community survey.

This opportunity to engage with our community is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

As a free, uncurated weekly newsletter, DanceMN believes that all styles of dance and areas of our state deserve representation in our materials.

To that end, we want students, emerging artists, established individuals and organizations, schools, studios, universities, audience members, community dance groups, teachers, hobbyists, social media dancers, financial stakeholders, and YOU to know that DanceMN exists to support and connect with you—no matter where you live in Minnesota.

If you aren’t using DanceMN to showcase or share your activities, or to find ways to participate in dance, help us understand why. Join us for one of three upcoming conversations to discuss how DanceMN can better achieve its vision that “all our connected to dance in Minnesota.”

Sign up to participate in a virtual discussion, hosted via Zoom:

• Sunday, May 5, 2:00-3:30pm – Register Here
• Monday, May 6, 6:00-7:30pm – Register Here
• Tuesday, May 7, 6:00-7:30pm  – Register Here

Each conversation will follow the same format so please only sign up for one. Conversations will be facilitated by Ashleigh Penrod of Mess Hill and informed by results obtained from DanceMN’s recent community survey.

This opportunity to engage with our community is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

Since 2011, DanceMN has provided a free weekly newsletter featuring upcoming performances and events, auditions, classes, grant opportunities, and more—with the goal of ensuring all are connected to dance in Minnesota.

In this upcoming season we’re checking in with you, our community of nearly 2,000 dance practitioners and subscribers, so we can better serve your needs. Today, we’re asking you to complete a 5-10-minute survey that will help us understand the different ways you connect to dance, the goals and needs you experience in this community, and areas where DanceMN could provide value.

Later this spring, we’ll also host a series of “town hall” style meetings where we’ll invite deeper discussion.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to complete this survey. This is our last prompt!

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

Since 2011, DanceMN has provided a free weekly newsletter featuring upcoming performances and events, auditions, classes, grant opportunities, and more—with the goal of ensuring all are connected to dance in Minnesota.

In this upcoming season we’re checking in with you, our community of nearly 2,000 dance practitioners and subscribers, so we can better serve your needs. Today, we’re asking you to complete a 5-10-minute survey that will help us understand the different ways you connect to dance, the goals and needs you experience in this community, and areas where DanceMN could provide value.

Later this spring, we’ll also host a series of “town hall” style meetings where we’ll invite deeper discussion.

Thank you to those who have taken the time to complete this survey.

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

Since 2011, DanceMN has provided a free weekly newsletter featuring upcoming performances and events, auditions, classes, grant opportunities, and more—with the goal of ensuring all are connected to dance in Minnesota.

In this upcoming season we’re checking in with you, our community of nearly 2,000 dance practitioners and subscribers, so we can better serve your needs. Today, we’re asking you to complete a 5-10-minute survey that will help us understand the different ways you connect to dance, the goals and needs you experience in this community, and areas where DanceMN could provide value.

Later this spring, we’ll also host a series of “town hall” style meetings where we’ll invite deeper discussion.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey.

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

Since 2011, DanceMN has provided a free weekly newsletter featuring upcoming performances and events, auditions, classes, grant opportunities, and more—with the goal of ensuring all are connected to dance in Minnesota.

In this upcoming season we’re checking in with you, our community of nearly 2,000 dance practitioners and subscribers, so we can better serve your needs. Today, we’re asking you to complete a 5-10-minute survey that will help us understand the different ways you connect to dance, the goals and needs you experience in this community, and areas where DanceMN could provide value.

Later this spring, we’ll also host a series of “town hall” style meetings where we’ll invite deeper discussion.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey.

Sincerely,

The DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron, Jarod Boltjes, Ashley Chin-Mark, Rahila Coats, Colin Edwards, Kealoha Ferreira, Joanne Gordon, Sarah LaRose-Holland, Jim Lieberthal, Alys Ayumi Ogura, Eve Schulte, and Cheng Xiong

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson, Non Edwards

Consultant 
Ashleigh Penrod

Dear Dance Community and Supporters,

As we find ourselves in currents of change, with movement in many aspects of our lives, dance dynamics fill our hearts and bodies as expressions of our deepest impulses towards unity, purpose and sharing. We at DanceMN hold strong in our vision which aims to uphold and connect all working and engaging in the field of dance in our state.

Working together, you help us to fulfill our vision: All Are Connected To Dance In Minnesota

We at DanceMN wish to express our deep and sincere appreciation for YOU! DanceMN wouldn’t exist without the ongoing support from our dance community. The opportunities that each of you create and publicize in our weekly newsletter and calendar enrich our vibrant dance scene. Your commitment to dance and sharing with us allows us to engage with artists and to sustain our organization. With each year of our operations, we are reminded of the strength and longevity we may achieve as a community of support.

Thank you for being creative forces and change agents in our neighborhoods, communities, and beyond. Here’s to continuing meaningful contributions to the fabric of our shared and caring existence!

As we continue the weaving of deep connections in the dance community, we ask for your financial help. Please DONATE to support our work at DanceMN, now through November 16 as part of Give to the Max Day. We need your dollars to sustain our ongoing work to help connect dance opportunities with dancers and enthusiasts.

DanceMN’s ongoing work includes connecting communities through the weekly e-newsletter, promoting opportunities to engage with dance experiences through a non-curated platform, maintaining and updating the website, and developing our social media presence.

We THANK YOU in advance for your generous contributions. Your financial support will enable DanceMN to continue on the path of vitality and connection for Minnesota dance so that all of our work can be experienced.

Warmly,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron
Jarod Boltjes
Ashley Chin-Mark
Rahila Naomi Stadem Coats
Kealoha Ferreira
Joanne Gordon
Sarah LaRose-Holland
Jim Lieberthal
Alys Ayumi Ogura
Eve Schulte

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson
Non Edwards

Dear Dance Community and Supporters,

As we find ourselves in currents of change, with movement in many aspects of our lives, dance dynamics fill our hearts and bodies as expressions of our deepest impulses towards unity, purpose and sharing. We at DanceMN hold strong in our vision which aims to uphold and connect all working and engaging in the field of dance in our state.

Working together, you help us to fulfill our vision: All Are Connected To Dance In Minnesota

We at DanceMN wish to express our deep and sincere appreciation for YOU! DanceMN wouldn’t exist without the ongoing support from our dance community. The opportunities that each of you create and publicize in our weekly newsletter and calendar enrich our vibrant dance scene. Your commitment to dance and sharing with us allows us to engage with artists and to sustain our organization. With each year of our operations, we are reminded of the strength and longevity we may achieve as a community of support.

Thank you for being creative forces and change agents in our neighborhoods, communities, and beyond. Here’s to continuing meaningful contributions to the fabric of our shared and caring existence!

As we continue the weaving of deep connections in the dance community, we ask for your financial help. Please DONATE to support our work at DanceMN, now through November 16 as part of Give to the Max Day. We need your dollars to sustain our ongoing work to help connect dance opportunities with dancers and enthusiasts.

DanceMN’s ongoing work includes connecting communities through the weekly e-newsletter, promoting opportunities to engage with dance experiences through a non-curated platform, maintaining and updating the website, and developing our social media presence.

We THANK YOU in advance for your generous contributions. Your financial support will enable DanceMN to continue on the path of vitality and connection for Minnesota dance so that all of our work can be experienced.

Warmly,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron
Jarod Boltjes
Ashley Chin-Mark
Rahila Naomi Stadem Coats
Kealoha Ferreira
Joanne Gordon
Sarah LaRose-Holland
Jim Lieberthal
Alys Ayumi Ogura
Eve Schulte

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson
Non Edwards

Dear Dance Community and Supporters,

As we find ourselves in currents of change, with movement in many aspects of our lives, dance dynamics fill our hearts and bodies as expressions of our deepest impulses towards unity, purpose and sharing. We at DanceMN hold strong in our vision which aims to uphold and connect all working and engaging in the field of dance in our state.

Working together, you help us to fulfill our vision: All Are Connected To Dance In Minnesota

We at DanceMN wish to express our deep and sincere appreciation for YOU! DanceMN wouldn’t exist without the ongoing support from our dance community. The opportunities that each of you create and publicize in our weekly newsletter and calendar enrich our vibrant dance scene. Your commitment to dance and sharing with us allows us to engage with artists and to sustain our organization. With each year of our operations, we are reminded of the strength and longevity we may achieve as a community of support.

Thank you for being creative forces and change agents in our neighborhoods, communities, and beyond. Here’s to continuing meaningful contributions to the fabric of our shared and caring existence!

As we continue the weaving of deep connections in the dance community, we ask for your financial help. Please DONATE to support our work at DanceMN, now through November 16 as part of Give to the Max Day. We need your dollars to sustain our ongoing work to help connect dance opportunities with dancers and enthusiasts.

DanceMN’s ongoing work includes connecting communities through the weekly e-newsletter, promoting opportunities to engage with dance experiences through a non-curated platform, maintaining and updating the website, and developing our social media presence.

We THANK YOU in advance for your generous contributions. Your financial support will enable DanceMN to continue on the path of vitality and connection for Minnesota dance so that all of our work can be experienced.

Warmly,

DanceMN Steering Committee
Maggie Bergeron
Jarod Boltjes
Ashley Chin-Mark
Rahila Naomi Stadem Coats
Kealoha Ferreira
Joanne Gordon
Sarah LaRose-Holland
Jim Lieberthal
Alys Ayumi Ogura
Eve Schulte

DanceMN Co-Editors
Annie Carlson
Non Edwards

DanceMN seeks a consultant to assist with creating a survey of the existing membership and to help facilitate three townhall meetings. The survey should help to identify who engages with DanceMN so the organization has a comprehensive understanding of who subscribes to the weekly newsletter. The goal is for DanceMN to learn more about their current and potential constituents.

Who is eligible to respond?
Eligible candidates will demonstrate market analysis expertise; works as a consultant; is organized and responsive; and is interested in user experience and supporting an arts organization.

Goal
The goal of this project is to better understand the DanceMN community so that DanceMN can 1) address gaps in community through targeted development and outreach; and 2) develop new tools/resources in alignment with the desires and needs of the community. By better knowing who our 1700 subscribers and 900 contributors are, DanceMN can better leverage our strengths and address our weaknesses, becoming more accessible/relevant for more artists, audiences, and organizations, and bringing greater visibility and vitality to MN dance.

Proposal requirements
Cover letter, name, address, website, phone numbers, emails, online portfolio (if you have one), client references.
Please provide a sample project that you have completed in the past.
Please specify your fee and provide a budget for this work.

Proposal due date: November 3, 2023
Submit proposals to: admin@dancemn.org – Include “RFP Consultant” in the subject line.

See the full RFP.