Ballet Tennessee Inc

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013

Signed

Dec 15, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$272,073

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Education programs (professional training and outreach) reached 3,500 and targeted diverse groups who share in the joy and discipline of dance. High caliber guest artists bring the national and international world of dance to chattanooga through master classes and a national level summer intensive. Guest artists are strategically chosen to provide professional training for young dancers, professional development for faculty and staff, and enrichment for the community. Outreach classes serve communities that are limited by geography or other circumstances. Outreach classes on lookout mtn and signal mtn reach children ages 3-8. Outreach classes at siskin children9s institute (2 locations) serve children with disabilities and their typically developing peers. Outreach for senior citizens takes place at life care of chattanooga assisted living.

Activity 3

Scholarship programs-dance alive and talent identification program (tip): a model summer program for low-income youth, dance alive is the feeder program for the tip. It has received numerous awards and recognitions. In partnership w/ chatt youth and family development since 1997, this program is the 1st introduction that many inner city youth have to the world of dance. Many youth participants attend each summer for up to 5 years (ages 8-12). The program directly impacts dance in the community, raising attendance at local public arts magnet schools. Integrating high quality dance education w/ mentoring, coaching and job training, tip was established to 1) reflect diversity in cultural programming, 2) provide positive alternatives for at-risk youth, and 3) provide mentorship and personal empowerment so that youth may envision their unique gifts and achieve their fullest potential. Geared toward economically disadvantaged youth, tip is a model leadership program, fostering personal empowerment, developing life skills, and promoting self-awareness, self-discipline, and mind-body connections. Current and former tip students are pursuing a variety of productive careers, including those as professional dancers, both locally and in new york city. In the fiscal year 2012, 30 youth benefited from tip scholarships and fee waivers valued at 23,925-representing tuition and fees not collected by bt.

Filer

EIN

62-1323708