Trustee Handbook Pennsylvania Ballet Association Board of Trustees Handbook 2017-2018 Season Pennsylvania Ballet Association Administrative Offices: 100 South Broad Street, Suite 2226 Philadelphia, PA 19110 Studios and School of Pennsylvania Ballet: The Louise Reed Center for Dance 323 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Main Phone (215) 551-7000 www.paballet.org Pennsylvania Ballet Trustee Handbook 2017-2018 Page 2 of 73 Table of Contents Meet the Ballet Mission Statement ......................................................................................................... 4 Company History and Overview ................................................................................... 5 Artistic Vision ............................................................................................................... 6 Artistic Team Bios ........................................................................................................ 7 Administrative Team Directory .................................................................................... 11 Development Staff Who’s Who .................................................................................... 14 Marketing Staff Who’s Who ......................................................................................... 15 Organizational Chart ..................................................................................................... 16 2017-2018 Season Programs ......................................................................................... 17 Company Roster ............................................................................................................ 18 Meet the Principals ........................................................................................................ 19 About The School of Pennsylvania Ballet .................................................................... 28 About Community Engagement .................................................................................... 30 Important Season Information Calendar: 2017-2018 Season ......................................................................................... 32 Calendar: Community Engagement and PBII ............................................................... 33 Calendar: Donor & Special Events ............................................................................... 34 Fundraisers, Programs, and Benefits ............................................................................. 35 Trustee Overview Calendar: Board Meetings ............................................................................................. 39 The Role of the Board of Trustees ................................................................................ 40 Board Committees ......................................................................................................... 42 Board Q & A ................................................................................................................. 43 Theater Information Purchase Tickets and Theater Policies .......................................................................... 44 Academy of Music and Merriam Theater Seating Charts ............................................. 48 Attachment By-Laws ........................................................................................................................ 53 Pennsylvania Ballet Trustee Handbook 2017-2018 Page 3 of 73 MISSION STATEMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA BALLET The mission of Pennsylvania Ballet is to maintain and nurture a financially sound, Philadelphia- based ballet company that presents the finest in artistry and performance to the widest possible audience, expands and diversifies its classical and contemporary repertoire, and provides the highest caliber of instruction for aspiring professional dancers. Pennsylvania Ballet strives to enrich and expand the cultural lives of children and adults of the Greater Philadelphia region by educating its citizens about and through the art of ballet. COMPANY HISTORY AND OVERVIEW The Pennsylvania Ballet is committed to making dreams of dance come true. When the Company was founded in 1963 by Barbara Weisberger it was her dream, fostered and encouraged by George Balanchine, to not just bring the best in dance to Pennsylvania, but to develop local talent to become great dancers. Her dream has been fulfilled again and again over the decades as the Company has flourished, first under Ms. Wiesberger’s direction and then with a number of illustrious Artistic Directors including Benjamin Harkarvy, who had extensive experience in Europe; Robert Weiss and Christopher d’Amboise, both of whom danced for Mr. Balanchine at New York City Ballet; and Roy Kaiser who was a Pennsylvania Ballet dancer before becoming Artistic Director for nearly two decades. With the appointment of Angel Corella to the role of Artistic Director in 2014, the Company has moved into a new phase of its development. With Mr. Corella’s experience as both a dancer and a director of his own company in Spain, the Company is increasingly reflecting the broader world of dance. This shows in the breadth of works being performed, as well as in the increasing interest from dancers around the world interested in joining the Company. Under Mr. Corella’s direction the Company is dancing with new energy and excitement which has been noted by critics and audiences. Looking forward, Mr. Corella is programming works that honor the Company’s Balanchine roots, full-length classics in which Mr. Corella excelled, internationally recognized contemporary works of the finest caliber, and new commissions by choreographers both established and emerging. In addition to making dancing dreams come true on stage, the Pennsylvania Ballet organization strives to share the joy of dance throughout our community. Pennsylvania Ballet II performs across the region, introducing new audience to the beauty of dance, The School of the Pennsylvania Ballet is making dreams come true for the next generation of dancers by offering the very finest in dance education, and Pennsylvania Ballet Community Engagement programs help people connect to their own dreams of dance; sometimes in theaters, sometimes in our studios, and often in schools, community centers and health facilities. Pennsylvania Ballet has been making dreams come true for 53 years, and the future has never looked brighter. For more information about Pennsylvania Ballet, please visit www.paballet.org Pennsylvania Ballet Trustee Handbook 2017-2018 Page 4 of 73 Artistic Vision Statement Pennsylvania Ballet, at its core, is profoundly honored and deeply committed to the responsibility of sharing its passion for ballet. Ballet speaks to and for the heart, nourishes the soul, and immeasurably impacts the human experience. By showcasing the greatest dancers from around the world, and presenting works from the greatest choreographers in the world, PA Ballet strives to present its audiences artistic programming with excellence as its benchmark. As ballet is continuously evolving, PA Ballet believes developing and premiering new works is critical to the Company, and to the dance community, and should be performed alongside the classic repertoire. It is our belief this enhances and increases diversity in artists, programming, and audiences. Finally, PA Ballet is unwavering in its commitment to foster both the beauty and the wide- ranging benefits of dance education for all ages. It strives to actively serve its community with the utmost professionalism and artistic excellence, provide the highest quality of training, and celebrate ballet with all. It welcomes one and all to share in our joy. Pennsylvania Ballet Trustee Handbook 2017-2018 Page 5 of 73 Artistic Team Bios Angel Corella The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Hometown: Madrid, Spain Angel Corella is regarded as one of the finest dancers of his generation. His talent, passion, and technique have brought him worldwide acclaim and established him as one of the most recognizable names in dance. Angel was appointed artistic director of Pennsylvania Ballet beginning with our 2014-2015 season. Angel joined American Ballet Theatre in 1995 and quickly rose to the rank of principal dancer. Throughout his 17-year career with them, he excelled in a wide range of repertory, performing such iconic roles as Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake, Romeo in Romeo and Juliet, and the Nutcracker Prince in The Nutcracker. He has also appeared as a guest artist with the Royal Ballet in London, the Kirov Ballet in Russia, and New York City Ballet. As well, Angel has received numerous awards, including 1st prize in the National Ballet Competition in Spain (1991), the Prix Benois de la Danse (2000), and the National Award of Spain (2003). He has danced for Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Sophia of Spain, and for Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. Angel’s onstage passion and talents have translated to his behind-the-scenes career as well. From 2008 to 2014, he served as director for his own company, the Barcelona Ballet (formerly the Corella Ballet), in his native Spain, where he is regarded a national treasure. His was the first classical ballet company established in the country in 20 years. And while Angel retired from American Ballet Theater in June 2012, he continued to dance with his own company. A passionate teacher and mentor to young professional dancers, Angel has taught at various summer programs as well as leading dance schools, including