Moving Forward Contemporary Asian American Dance Company

“Dana tai soon burgess and jameson freeman have a family relationship.”

“The 990 is first reviewed by the president, treasurer and director of the organization. Prior to filing the form, the entire board reviews the 990 with the treasurer leading the discussion.”

“At the organization's annual meeting in january, any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed and discussed. This is recorded in the board's minutes, as well as what action, if any, is taken. To date, there have been no conflicts of interest, and therefore no action taken by the board. Transactions with parties with whom a conflicting interest exists may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: the conflicting interest is fully disclosed; the person with the conflict of interest is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction; a competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and the board or a duly constituted committee thereof has determined that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization. Disclosure in the organization should be made to the chief executive officer (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the board chair), who shall bring the matter to the attention of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. Disclosure involving directors should be made to the board chair, (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the board vice-chair) who shall bring these matters to the board or a duly constituted committee thereof. The board or a duly constituted committee thereof shall determine whether a conflict exists and in the case of an existing conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to moving forward: contemporary asian american dance company. The decision of the board or a duly constituted committee thereof on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of moving forward: contemporary asian american dance company and the advancement of its purpose.”

“The salary for the artistic director is decided by the board in consultation with their accountant and a review of comparable data from other nonprofit organizations. The organization's only officer is the artistic director. The organization does not have any key employees.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Dtsbdc premiered *seeds of toil* at the kennedy center on april 17, exploring the experiences of korean american plantation workers, migrant farmworkers, and the impact of wwii internment on japanese agricultural communities. In june, the company debuted *landscapes* at the noguchi museum and longhouse reserve. In march, they performed *we choose to go to the moon* at the baltimore museum of art, including open rehearsals, and two dancers participated in the kennedy center's 10,000 dreams gala performance. In june, dtsbdc presented excerpts at hillwood estates and, in july, traveled to the national dance institute in albuquerque for choreography and performances. The company also formed a new partnership with maryland youth ballet to share space and teach modern dance.”

“Guest dancers/teachers: program service expenses 90,361. Total expenses 90,361. Payroll services: management and general expenses 1,832. Total expenses 1,832.”