Here are the notes from our MN Dance Task Force virtual gathering on Friday morning, April 17.
Summary: The meeting introduced the Minnesota Dance Task Force transition team, outlining its role in advancing recommendations from the Wilder report. Attendees shared brief introductions representing Minneapolis, greater Minnesota, and rural communities. The four-member transition team highlighted expertise across Indigenous arts, arts administration, nonprofit leadership, and higher-education dance, and confirmed their first meeting for the following week. Volunteers Mathew and Ananya committed to ongoing involvement to assist in consistency.
It was established that the transition team will focus on strategic planning, while the broader community supports implementation and feedback. The group emphasized transparency through regular public updates, accessible meeting notes, and shared documents. Plans include a press release and partnerships with DanceMN, Springboard for the Arts, and McKnight to expand visibility.
Next Meeting: Friday, May 22
8:45am: Welcome new attendees
9:00-10:00am: Meeting
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