NDI NEW MEXICO 2011-2012 teaching children excellence 2 LANB is proud to 0 support the 2012 1 Gala 2 NDI New Mexico - Santa Fe - Albuquerque - Los Alamos / Santa Fe: (505) 662-5171 Albuquerque: (505) 449-5100 Toll Free: (800) 684-5262 LANB.com NDI NEW MEXICO MEMBER FDIC 710267_04453 Trim: 8.5x11 Bleed: 9x11.5 4c Building the future, Contents 8 Message from the Executive Director and Board Chair one mind at a time 9 Board of Directors & Emeritus Board 10 The Campaign for Albuquerque 16 Outreach & Impact teaching 20 Evaluation Results children 21 Powerful Partnerships excellence 22 NDI New Mexico at The Dance Barns & Hiland 24 Statewide Celebration Team Graduates 36 Shirley MacLaine Tribute The Dance Barns 1140 Alto Street 39 NDI New Mexico Staff Santa Fe, NM 87501 40 Phone (505) 983-7646 Ways to Give Fax (505) 983-7666 43 Silver Sneakers Society The Hiland 54 Annual Supporters 4800 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 60 Volunteer Leadership Phone (505) 872-1800 Fax (505) 872-2669 61 Gala & Special Events 62 Corporate Partners www.ndi-nm.org 63 Special Thanks 76 Business Listings Photo Credits: Kristin Macdonald, Insightfoto.com, Kate Russell Photography, Lollie Ulibarri- Pritchett, Eric Swanson Photography, Cowan We’ve gone social! Photo?, Shirley Photo?, Davis photo, Gabby Campos. Children are curious to know what the world is about. As they grow, they ask what it can become. Learning is a journey that continues throughout their lives. NDI New Mexico, your efforts give children a path to their future. wellsfargo.com © 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. (710267_04453) Comcast proudly supportsNDI New Mexico to power dreams in our communities. Building our future United Rentals is proud to support NDI New Mexico Digital literacy is also key to unlocking opportunity.It affords unlimited potential in a world where information technologies touch nearly every aspect of our lives.That’s why Comcast is committed to bringing the power of the Internet to more low-income families across New Mexico.Our Internet Essentials program offers affordable home Internet service, a low-cost computer,and free digital literacy training. Learn more: www.InternetEssentials.com 800-UR-RENTS unitedrentals.com LET’S PLAY CongratulationsCongratulations KLINGER toto NDINDI--NMNM CONSTRUCTORS Is a Now at the Proud Sponsor Hiland of NDI-NM’s Theater Theater Amazing Gala BUFFALO THUNDER RESORT • 27-hole golf course • Seven restaurants, from ne dining to casual • Full service spa and salon • A world-class, museum quality collection of Native American artwork • Easy access to hiking, skiing and other outdoor adventures BUFFALOTHUNDERRESORT.com • 877-THUNDER 30 Buffalo Thunder Trail, Pueblo of Pojoaque, NM 87506. 15 minutes north of the Santa Fe Plaza on Highway 84/285 www.klingerllc.com Dear NDI New Mexico NDI New Mexico FRIENDS AND FAMILY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Welcome to our performance! This celebration is the result of weeks of hard work, practice, and commitment driven by our mission to inspire children to be and to do their best. In the performance, you will witness each child’s discipline, tenacity, and joyful effort. These set the stage for effective learning, improved health, and self- confidence. We are proud of all of these students and their achievements – all 6,800 of them statewide! And we are delighted to welcome our audiences of 67,000 family and community members. Last fall, we welcomed the first students for after-school and weekend classes at The Hiland on Central Avenue in Albuquerque. The renovation and re-opening of The Hiland marks a tremendous milestone in the history of both The Hiland and NDI New Mexico. With it come new responsibilities and challenges. The Hiland reinforces our position as a leader in youth development in the state, as we increase our capacity to address some of the most critical needs of children in the central and southern parts of New Mexico. Great things are happening, and there is still more to do! In November 2011 we announced an incredible grant of $1 million from the Sydney and Andrew Davis Foundation to help complete the campaign for The Hiland. They have challenged us to bring 1,000 new donors into the organization and raise $250,000 by November 30, 2012. We hope that you will be inspired by the 8 9 smiles, energy, and possibilities that you see onstage here, and join us in completing our campaign. We send our heartfelt gratitude to all the donors who have expressed their belief in our vision, mission, and programs, with special thanks to those who have made the first two phases of The Hiland renovation ✬ Gerald Landgraf, Chair ✬ Jacques d’Amboise EMERITUS BOARD possible. We would also like to thank the NDI New Mexico instructors ✬ Beth Moise, Vice-Chair ✬ Cynthia Delgado ✬ Dianne Chalmers and staff who bring this program to life each and every day of the ✬ Charles W. N. Thompson, Jr., ✬ Michael C. Daly ✬ David Chase year, all around the state. And of course, we thank the students and Treasurer ✬ ✬ William Cowles families who participate in our programs, and who demonstrate their Valerie T. Diker, ✬ commitment to excellence and to being healthy in body, mind, and Leslie Nathanson Juris, Founding Chair ✬ Susan Dubin Secretary spirit. ✬ James E. Goodwin, Jr. ✬ Patricia Friedman ✬ Catherine Oppenheimer, ✬ Medora Jennings ✬ Cindy Johns Together, we are helping prepare children for a positive future. Past Chair ✬ Linda DiPaolo Love ✬ Jean Knapp We couldn’t do it without you! ✬ Nancy Blaugrund ✬ Barbara Moore ✬ Edward Lujan ✬ Julia B. Bowdich Yours in Teaching Children Excellence, ✬ Carrie Terrell ✬ Amb. Frank Ortiz (in memoriam) ✬ Jenne K. Britell Ph.D. ✬ Garrett Thornburg ✬ Joseph L. Ponce ✬ Louise Campbell-Tolber ✬ Paul N. Weaver III ✬ Frauke Roth ✬ Michael D’Alfonso ✬ Robert P. Worcester Russell Baker Gerald Landgraf Executive Director NDI New Mexico Board Chair NDI NEW MEXICO TEACHING CHILDREN EXCELLENCE Q What does NDI New Mexico do? number of children who receive free or reduced-cost meals. A NDI New Mexico teaches children excellence through the dynamic discipline There are over 90 schools on the waiting of dance. We are one of the largest list for NDI-NM classes. Our ability to organizations serving youth in our state meet this demand is limited by the and our programs address critical youth number of qualified instructors and development needs. We offer three funding available. complementary programs – In-School, After-School and Advanced Training. Q What is the Advanced Training Program? Q How does NDI New Mexico work with A NDI-NM instructors and their partnering the public schools on the In-School classroom teachers recommend their Program? highly motivated students to audition for the Advanced Training Program. If A NDI New Mexico partners with public accepted, they take in-depth classes schools in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and after-school and on weekends, with the Northern New Mexico communities such opportunity for progressive training from as Española and Chimayó, to offer the year to year. Participation is generally In-School Program for 3rd to 5th graders. without charge, although classes for XCel For a full 15 weeks (a semester) or 30 students and the Summer Institute are weeks (the full school year) entire classes offered on a sliding scale. participate – no child left behind! The Advanced Training groups are SWAT A certified NDI New MExico instructor (Super Wonderful Advanced Team) for and a pianist lead these classes and elementary school students, Celebration prepare students to perform in the big for middle schoolers, and Company Xcel Year-End Event that crowns their NDI-NM for high school-age students. experience. At each performance, more than 500 students from different schools collaborate as a dance troupe and learn a Q What happens after school at The Dance new level of teamwork. Barns and The Hiland? 10 11 Through the NDI New Mexico Residency A At both The Dance Barns and The Hiland, Program, an abbreviated version of NDI New Mexico welcomes beginning, the In-School Program is offered to an intermediate and advanced students additional 23 communities. ages 3 to 18. Some adult classes are also offered. Classes include ballet, For these services, the schools pay tap, hip-hop, theater, voice, and more. a nominal fee. It is approximately 20 Tuition is arranged on a sliding scale so percent of actual program costs, plus all interested students have access to a sliding-scale amount based on the classes. INQUIRING ® SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHING EXCELLENCE SPOTLIGHT ON KEGAN MALEC-BARRERA Kegan Malec-Barrera was 9 years old when he started dancing with NDI New Mexico at Carlos Gilbert Elementary in Santa Fe. He has pursued the continuum of training at NDI New Mexico from that initial in-school class to SWAT, then Celebration, and Minds finally Company XCel. This year, at age 18, he is the only senior in Company XCel. After graduation from from the Academy of Technology and the Classics, Kegan will attend want to know Oklahoma City University and major in musical theatre. about NDI New Mexico! Last fall, during a tap demonstration for the Board of Directors, Kegan was asked the question, “What does NDI New Mexico do?” Without hesitation, he responded, “NDI New Mexico makes children better.” In 1995, NDI New Mexico served 100 students in one school in Santa Fe. Reflecting on his years with NDI-NM, Kegan adds, “ NDI New Mexico has given Now, 18 years later, we reach 6,800 students in 78 schools in 39 communities me a place where I can grow within my art. I have people to inspire me even if throughout the state! And just think of this: NDI New Mexico is now hiring the path gets tough.