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Academia
de Ballet Emmanuel
Plans for 2005-2006
Expansion to public - In 2005-2006 Academia de Ballet
Emmanuel opened its classes to the public and community of Ciudad
Juárez. We are hoping that the dance classes will be a
tangible way for people to see and hear of God's love for them
in a non-threatening environment. This will also provide an opportunity
for the dance program to generate some income.
 Teachers
- In 2005-2006 Academia de Ballet Emmanuel added two new teachers
to its faculty: Velia Dominguez Valenzuela and Whitney Anderson.
After training since 2001 in the art form, along with their trip
to Dallas and the teacher's workshops in July 2005, these young
women are ready to now become teachers for the dance program.
Velia teaches the evening classes and Whitney teaches the Saturday
classes.
"Children of the King" - Christian author Max
Lucado wrote a book for children called "Children of the
King". Ann Gavit, director of Barbara Driscoll's Ballet School
in El Paso, Texas has invited Academia de Ballet Emmanuel to co-perform
this story with them in December of 2005. We will have two performances
in Juárez, two performances in Las Cruces, New Mexico,
and two performances in El Paso. Barbara Driscoll's Ballet School
will fund the costumes, music, etc. and give Academia de Ballet
Emmanuel the proceeds from the ticket sales. .
Summer Dance Intensive - In July and August of 2006 Academia
de Ballet Emmanuel will be hosting a two-week Summer Dance Intensive
for dancers throughout Mexico and the U.S. as well as all of the
girls of the Children's Home. Christian Guest Artists will come
for the two-week intensive to give classes, share their testimony,
and share their professional experience with the participants.
We are also hoping for this to be one of our major fundraisers
for the dance program.
Guest artists - Last year we had such a great experience
with all of the guest artists that came to share with us. The
children were encouraged, loved, and challenged by their guest
teachers and performers. We hope to bring back more guest artists
this year to teach workshops in ballet as well as other dance
forms, to perform with us, and for our summer dance intensive.
 Expanded
use of ballet facility - The ballet studio is such a wonderful
facility. We hope that we will be able to use it in other ways
so that it becomes very busy. I am presently teaching an aerobics
class two days a week. We are praying for martial arts for our
boys.
Budget 2005-2006
Director Salary - I am hoping for continued support of
$200 a week. This last year I received $10,600 from Emmanuel Ministries,
$8,680 of which came from income designated for my support from
my sponsors and the board project. I will continue to communicate
the needs of this ministry with my contacts and will make new
contacts as the Lord leads.
Teacher Salary - A dance teacher will make $3 an hour,
and we will have two dance teachers; One teacher will be working
8 hours a week = $24/wk.
The other teacher will be working 6 hours a week = $18/wk. Total
= $42/wk. My hope is that we will have enough outside students
to pay the salaries of our two teachers. We may need to subsidize
the salaries for this semester but as the word spreads about our
program the need for subsidy will decrease. We have printed brochures
and have offered coupons in hopes of generating more interest.
Leotards, Tights, Ballet Slippers - The clothing for the
children of the home are one of the basic expenses for the year
2005-2006. We usually have around 50 girls from the home every
semester. For one girl to participate in Ballet for one year they
need one leotard, two pairs of tights, and one pair of ballet
slippers. The average cost of a leotard is $5, tights are $4 a
pair, and ballet slippers are $12 a pair. So for one child to
participate in ballet for one year they need approximately $25
for clothing.
Costumes - All of the costumes we use for special presentations
are borrowed or donated. I will continue to put the word out of
our need for costumes. Many American dancers have costumes that
they only use once or twice. This is an excellent resource. There
are also costume companies from which studios order costumes.
I plan to contact them this year to see if they have anything
extra to donate.
Income Potential - In 2005-2006 we hope to have Academia
de Ballet Emmanuel become self sufficient through:
Tuition - The community taking classes will be paying
$3 a class
Sponsors - Individual sponsors of the children and my
own financial supporters.
Special Contributions - Coming from individuals and corporations
throughout the U.S.
"Children of the King" Fundraiser - Academia
de Ballet Emmanuel will be receiving the proceeds from all 6
performances of "Children of the King"
Summer Dance Intensive Fundraiser - The summer dance
intensive will be a fundraiser to help with costs of Academia
de Ballet Emmanuel
Needs -
Immediate - By early November
Mirrors - Our current mirrors transferred to the new
facility as well as two more pieces purchased so that the entire
space can be filled. Cost $200
Lights - We would like our lights to be hung in the
studio so we have proper lighting, especially for the evening
classes. We also need to purchase some additional lights. Cost
$840
Ballet Barres - We are hoping to find a lightweight
barre (either wood or pvc pipe) to hang on the walls of the
new facility. Cost $150
Heating/Cooling Systems - We are currently using fans
in the new facility. We need a heating system by late October/early
November and air conditioning installed by March or April. We
do have a unit that does heating and cooling. We need to purchase
the ducts and do the installation. Cost $1,500
Mid-term-by Summer
Flooring - we are hoping for a discount or donation on
a Marley type floor. This flooring system is expensive but it
lasts forever, is great for all kinds of dance, and is transportable.
Retail cost of true Marley $7,000. Margaret Kyle, a friend from
Minnesota, is researching options for us.
Long Term - in the next year or two
Expansion of the studio Cost $17,000
Waiting/stretch area
Bathroom/changing area
Office
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