Open Door Studios Foundation

“Unapplied cash payment income 2,340 micellaneous revenue 22 total 2,362”

“Expenses office/admin expenses 129 operations 1,975 books & subscriptions 34 supplies 472 other costs 394 reimbursement 16,064 non-investment depreciation 12,554 total 31,622”

“Cyclorama 0 15,152 less accumulated depreciation 0 12,554 total 0 2,598”

“Open door studios was founded in 2007 as a for profit dance studio with an open door to all dancers and all ages. We soon realized in order to better serve the needs of our dancers and dancers across the region we needed to have a scholarship opportunity and the foundation was born. The mission of the open door dance foundation is to assist all dancers in attaining their educational and career goals through quality education, financial scholarships and performance opportunities. The foundation serves as an umbrella organization housing several projects: - inspire inclusion dance is our program for dancers with and without disabilities and includes in-studio classes, outreach classes in the community and on zoom, as well as inclusive performance opportunities. This program will serve over 750 dancers and audience members this year. - oddf youth ensemble is our youth performance group. - our burgeoning transitional black box theater/ studio space - choreographic residency: 5 choreographers: offering rehearsal and performance space - fiscal sponsor: 5 local dance groups - scholarships: supported 3 dancers in 2021 - we host 3 resident companies: movement migration, the garrison experience, and baran dance offering reduced rates on rehearsal and performances at open door studios. After 17 years in charlotte, we realized there was a true need for affordable performance space so we saw an opportunity in our new location and began cultivating a black box theatre. We have opened it to various companies, studios, and independent artists. We have gathered state lighting from organizations who are remodeling and updating their spaces (thank you billy graham library). We have traded classes for electrical rigging. We have purchased chairs, risers, and pipe and drape to create the best experience we can for the artists and for the audience. So far we have hosted the mark, martha connection/kinetic works and embody dance company as well as our three resident companies: baran dance, the garrison experience, and movement migration.”

“Inspire inclusion dance: inspire inclusion dance (iid) is an inclusive dance program for dancers with and without disabilities. Iid offers classes at open door studios, zoom classes and performance opportunities, as well as outreach classes with partner organizations: umar arts, an day program for disabled adults, gigi's playhouse, a safe space for folks of all ages with down syndrome and their families, ignite academy, a school for teens with disabilities and seven oaks in cornelius nc. Last spring iid served 750 dancers and audiences with and without disabilities. Creating unique opportunities for disabled and typically abled people to create art together and be in community. Oddf youth ensemble: the oddf youth ensemble is open to students enrolled at open door who are interested in additional performance opportunities and in building a stronger sense of community. Dancers perform classical ballet works and original contemporary by area choreographers. Choreographic residency project: the choreographic residency project was born out of the huge impact covid- 19 has had on the dance, music and theatre communities across the country. By providing residency space, this program seeks to provide an artistic outlet for choreographers, dancers and dance lovers within the charlotte- mecklenburg community to create new work and share it with audiences. All residencies will culminate with a final show- which will be entirely new work or work in-progress. This performance has the option to be broadcast by video, live streamed and/or performed in house. Versatile theater/studio: this space acts as both a dance studio for rehearsals and a theater space for resident companies and community groups. Baran dance: baran dance is a professional contemporary dance company based in charlotte, nc. They create dances that make you feel, think, possibly cry, and maybe even laugh. Founded and directed by audrey ipapo baran since 2012, baran dance is known for collaborating with local musicians and artists through multimedia movement experiences. Baran dance seamlessly blends bold physicality with thoughtful artistry and performs on stages, in galleries, at bars, and on sidewalks, creating work that is accessible and exciting for wide audiences. The garrison experience: the garrison experience was founded by charlotte-based dancer, choreographer, and teacher, kyle garrison shawell, out of the need for a concert dance company that focuses on the aesthetic of jazz dance - the roots, the movements, and the performance. Movement migration: movement migration is a collective of seasoned dance artists collaborating to create and perform dynamic and poignant dance works that portray the depths of the human experience; the dances are shared with audiences locally and globally in performance and educational venues. Directed by kim jones, the ensemble's members achieved professional expertise in distinct technical training and performance disciplines.”