HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution BPW 01-18-23-15; ($17,800.00); Indiana Ballet Conservatory; Arts GrantRESOLUTION NO. BPW 01-18-23-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
ACKNOWLEDGING ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-1-4-7, the City of Carmel, Indiana (“City”), is authorized to enter
into contracts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indiana Code 36-4-5-3, the City’smayor may enter into contracts on behalf ofthe
City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to his authority under Indiana law, the City’smayor, the Honorable James C. Brainard,
has caused to be signed the Arts Grant attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Contract”); and
WHEREAS, Mayor Brainard now wishes to present the contract to the City’sBoard of Public Works and
Safety for it to be publicly acknowledged, filed in the Clerk’sOffice, and made available to the public for review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Carmel Board of Public Works and Safety as
follows:
1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The receipt ofthe Contract is hereby acknowledged.
3. The Contract shall be promptly filed in the office of the Clerk and thereafter made available to the public
for review.
SO RESOLVED this day of , 2023.
CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA
By and through its Board of Public Works and Safety
BY:
James Brainard, Presiding Officer
Date:
Mary Ann Burke, Member
Date:
Lori S. Watson, Member
Date:
ATTEST:
Sue Wolfgang, Clerk
Date:
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ARTS GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT
This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement") entered into by and between the City
of Carmel (the "City") and Indiana Ballet Conservatory (the
Grantee"), is executed pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth herein. In consideration of
those mutual undertakings and covenants, the parties agree as follows:
That on behalf of Grantee, a not -for -profit corporation, I, Richard Griskie
an authorized representative of Grantee, have applied for a City of Carmel ("Grantor")
Arts Grant, said application attached hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A."
2. Grant Agreement. The City, after review and recommendation by the Mayor, agrees
to grant $ 17,800.00 to the Grantee for the eligible costs
of the project (the "Project") or services as described in Exhibits "A" and `B" of this
Agreement. The funds shall be used exclusively in accordance with the provisions
contained in this Agreement. Generally, the Grant award may not exceed one third (1/3)
of Grantee's combined contributed income, revenue of sales, and/or ticket revenue
from the previous year. The City of Carmel may, however, make exceptions for start-
up organizations that have been in existence for three (3) years or less.
Design and Implementation of Project. The Grantee agrees to use any and all grant
funds in accordance with the proposal contained within this agreement and any
documents attached to this Agreement, which are incorporated by reference.
4. Warranty of non-profit status. Grantee hereby represents and warrants that it is a not -
for -profit entity with a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service declaring
that it is exempt from Federal income tax.
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5. Payment of Grant Funds by the City. The payment of this Grant by the City to the
Grantee shall be made in accordance with the following conditions:
A. This Agreement must be fully executed and signed by both Grantee and Grantor.
B. Grantee has attached all the following information, which it represents and warrants to
be true and accurate, all which have been incorporated fully by reference:
An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT
A); and
2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested (EXHIBIT
B); and
3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not -for -profit corporation under state law
EXHIBIT C); and
4. A not -for -profit application or determination letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue
Service identifying that it is a not -for -profit corporation that is exempt from Federal
income tax (EXHIBIT D); and
5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition of
the Grantee, unaudited Balance Sheet and Income Statement, most recent available
IRS Form 990, and the attached Affidavit (EXHIBIT E); and
6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F); and
7. A Year End Report from the previous year if Grantee received an Arts Grant from
the City of Carmel in the previous calendar year, pursuant to paragraph 8 herein
EXHIBIT G).
C. Any other grant conditions that City requires to be met by Grantee, specifically:
6. Grantor's right to request audit or review. Grantee shall submit to an audit or review
by an independent Certified Public Accountant of funds at the City's request, and shall
make all books, accounting records and other documents available at all reasonable
times during the term of this Grant Agreement, and for a period of three
3) years after final payment of funds under this Agreement, for the purpose of an audit
by the City of Carmel, the State of Indiana, or their designees. Said review or audit, if
requested, shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") who
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is neither an employee of Grantee nor a member of the Grantee's Board of Directors,
to be provided to the City of Carmel by March 31 of the following year.
7. Quarterly financial statements. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel
quarterly financial statements within 45 days after each quarter -end for Grant awards
in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000).
8. Year-end review. Grantee agrees to provide the City of Carmel a year-end report
Year End Report") for each year, describing how the grant was used and the impact
of the dollars received.
9. Funding Credit. Grantee agrees to credit the City of Carmel in the printed materials
associated with a funded program or project. The City of Carmel will supply, upon
request, Grantee with the graphics/logos necessary for compliance.
10. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to
the City that it is statutorily eligible to receive these monies and it expressly agrees to
repay all monies paid to it under this Grant, should a legal determination of its
ineligibility be made by any Court of competent jurisdiction.
11. Use of Grant Funds by Grantee. The funds received by the Grantee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be used only to implement the Project or provide the services in
conformance with the Budget and for no other purpose. If it is determined by the City
that misappropriation of funds have occurred, the Grantee must return all funds
received by Grantor and individuals who misuse Grant funds may also be subject to
civil and/or criminal liability under Indiana and Federal law.
12. Employment Eligibility Verification. The Grantee affirms under the penalties of
perjury that he/she/it does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.
The Grantee affirms under the penalties of perjury that he/she/it has enrolled and is
participating in the E-Verify program as defined in IC 22-5-1.7. The Grantee agrees to
provide documentation to the City that he/she/it has enrolled and is participating in the
E-Verify program.
The City may terminate for default if the Grantee fails to cure a breach of this provision
no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State.
13. Governing Law; Lawsuits. This Agreement is to be construed in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, except for its conflict of laws provisions.
The parties agree that, in the event a lawsuit is filed hereunder, they waive their right
to a jury trial, agree to file any such lawsuit in an appropriate court in Hamilton County,
Indiana only, and agree that such court is the appropriate venue for and has jurisdiction
over same.
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14. Relationship of Parties. The relationship of the parties hereto shall be as provided for
in this Agreement, and neither Grantee nor any of its compensated officers, employees,
contractors, subcontractors and/or agents are employees of City. The Grant amount set
forth herein shall be the full and maximum compensation and monies required of City
to be paid to Grantee under or pursuant to his Agreement.
15. Severability. If any term of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable under any
statute, regulation, ordinance, executive order or other rule of law, such term shall be
deemed reformed or deleted, but only to the extent necessary to comply with same, and
the remaining provision of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any exhibits attached hereto or
referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between Grantee and City with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes all prior oral or written
representations and agreements regarding same. Notwithstanding any other term or
condition set forth herein, but subject to paragraph 15 hereof, to the extent any term or
condition contained in any exhibit attached to this Agreement or in any document
referenced herein conflicts with any term or condition contained in this Agreement, the
term or condition contained in this Agreement shall govern and prevail. This
Agreement may only be modified by written amendment executed by both parties
hereto, or their successors in interest.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as follows:
Indiana Ballet Conservatory ("Grantee")
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Date: 11 /28/2022
ATTEST:
Date: 1/3/2023
le: President of the Board
CITY OF CARMEL ("Grantor")
James Brainard, Mayor
Date: 1/3/2023
If you have any question concerning the City of Carmel's 2023 Arts Grant Program, grant writing, guidelines or application materials, contact:
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Exhibit A
Application/Proposal
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Exhibit "A"
An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds
APPLICANT:
Name of organization: Indiana Ballet Conservatory
Address: 849 W. Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
Telephone: 317-202-1617 Fax:
Contact Person: Kara Casavan
Email: kara@indianaballetconservatory.org
APPLICATION AMOUNT: $ 75,000.00
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS:
Indiana Ballet Conservatory is a 501 c3 not -for -profit organization situated in Carmel that is dedicated to
supporting and furthering the arts through the teaching of dance and ballet, producing performances of
dance and music including new choreography created by the Artistic Staff, and engaging in outreach to
the artistically underserved through free performances, workshops and other events.
IBC has three primary and complementary missions:
To provide premiere dance instruction to a growing community of youth through education of the
highest excellence by unparalleled instructional methodology and renowned instructors;
To provide professional performance opportunities for talented students that will reach an ever -
broadening audience of those who appreciate art in Indiana;
To connect with the community through free performances and educational opportunities for everyone
including the underserved, the elderly, and those with disabilities or
IBC is the only organization in central Indiana that meets certain specific dance education needs and it
is the only dance school that provides community outreach and free performances to the extent that it
does each year in Indianapolis and Carmel.
IBC is the only ballet school in Indiana that exclusively teaches the Vaganova method of Ballet
instruction, which is a unique method taught at the famed Vaganova Academy in St. Petersburg, Russia
and passed down through graduates of the school, who include IBC faculty. IBC's instructors have
qualifications to teach in this area that are not matched by any other school or instructors in central
Indiana. The Vaganova Method adheres to a strict curriculum of study that balances strength, grace,
stamina, artistry, and acting and includes ballet exams at each level before a student moves on to the
next Level. IBC's reputation and methodologies have attracted students from numerous states across
the United States and five other countries including Canada, Italy, Australia, Austria, and Japan.
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IBC, and its students, compete against other dance schools not only from Indiana but from across the
country and world in international competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix, ADCjIBC
International Ballet Competition, and Universal Ballet Competition. IBC has won numerous awards
including being named Outstanding School for the 10ffi year in a row. Additionally, IBC has been
recognized for Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Choreographer, Pt place in Ensembles, and many 1st
place awards in other categories. Attached is a copy of IBC's 2022 competition achievements.
In addition, each year IBC provides hundreds of free tickets to its performances to local charitable
organizations including VetTix, Riley Children's Hospital, Adoptive DCS Families, Girl Scouts, among
others. IBC makes a significant number of appearances throughout Carmel and Indianapolis each year
to enrich and share the arts with the community including those artistically underserved.
This grant will enable IBC to continue providing unparalleled artistic instruction to Indiana dancers, to
continue creating and sharing with the community dance productions of the highest caliber, and to share
art with the artistically underserved throughout Indiana.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory seeks a Grant in the amount of $75,000 to maintain and expand its arts
programs. These funds would be spent in the following way:
Productions: (27%) $20,250 would be spent to support the costs associated with IBC's professional ballet
productions, and the cost of creating new and innovative productions, including costs to upgrade or
purchase new costumes and sets for IBC's productions. These funds would enable IBC to continue its
efforts to share the beauty of traditional ballets and the excitement of new and innovative choreography
with Indiana audiences, consistent with IBC's philosophy of "Honoring Tradition & Inspiring
Innovation." Whether at IBC's studios or at venues such as the Tarkington and Palladium, IBC intends
to continually provide a wide variety of dance performances for all ages. Unfortunately, this often comes
with an increase cost of production, equipment, and other expertise to provide a high -quality
performance. As in previous grant years, IBC would allocate production funds from a Carmel Arts
Grant to its Carmel performances only. All of IBC's 2021-2022 ticketed performances were located
at the Center for the Performing Arts in either the Tarkington or Palladium.
Scholarships: (13%) or $9,750 would be spent to support scholarships for highly talented students and
male students at the Conservatory who are economically challenged. These funds would enable IBC to
keep very talented students who have developed through the Conservatory's training over the years and
who show professional promise even when such student's family situation makes it difficult or
impossible for them to continue paying tuition. Both the Conservatory and the student would benefit
immensely in such cases by the continuity in training.
Faculty Compensation and General Operating: (40%) or $30,000 of the funds would go towards Faculty
Compensation and other operating expenses to enable IBC to continue its three-part mission including
the provision of dance classes and Master Classes in Carmel and the development of its Carmel
productions. IBC's Artistic Faculty is unparalleled anywhere in the Midwest in the scope of their
performance careers, their academic training, and their results measured by choreography awards and
the success of graduates of the Conservatory. (See Attached Faculty Bios). Notwithstanding their
credentials, the small annual budget of IBC has kept Faculty salaries very low in relation to comparable
professionals. These funds would enable IBC to retain its current quality Faculty which is a critical
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component of IBC's artistic value to the Carmel community. With IBC Faculty's established
relationships with other leading professionals in the ballet world and funding provided by this grant, IBC
will be able to bring international teachers and performers to Carmel for master classes and productions.
Outreach: (20%) or $15,000 would be spent in outreach, by providing access to IBC performances to
children and families who are underserved artistically. The funds would cover the costs of tickets to live
productions and enable IBC to bring its art to students and members of the community in Carmel in a
variety of venues. These funds would make a significant contribution to bringing the art of dance to
those who might otherwise never have that introduction. IBC commits to using these funds for its
Carmel productions and outreach to include and encompass Carmel families and children.
Additional pages may be added to Exhibit
Signature:
Printed Name of Officer, chard Griski
Title: President of the oard
Date: 11/28/2022
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Exhibit B
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N D I A N A BALLFf
CONSERVATORY
Proposed Operating Budget
Income
5110 Tuition revenue 215,827.97
5111 Registration fee 6,192.25
5120 Private lessons 214,328.95
5121 Summer program 105,719.20
5124 Ticket Sales Summer Gala
5127 Audition Fee 30.90
5130 individual donations 9,034.14
5140 Corporate donations 7,000.00
5150 Grants 38,000.00
5160 Board Donations 3,000.00
5170 Fundraising 5,000.00
5175 Scholarship Fund
5180 Ticket Sales Nutcracker 40,865.00
5181 Nutcracker Gift Table 6,500.00
5182 Ad Sales 225.00
5184 Fall Production Tickets
5185 Fall production income
5186 Spring tickets
5187 Spring pert. - table sales
5188 Nutcracker perf fee 12,050.00
5190 Spring Performance fee 2,235.10
5191 YAGP/Competition fee 65,643.49
5195 Interest Income 2.00
5290 Misc. Income 550.00
5291 Closet sales income 600.00
5292 Parent Association 35.00
5600 Master Class
Total Income 732,839.00
Expenses
6210 Marketing 5,000.00
6250 Fundraising Expenses
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6311 Office Expense 9,719.87
6312 Parent Association Expenses
6320 Professional fees 12,500.00
6330 Salary - classes 173,250.00
6331 Salary - private lessons 154,832.18
6332 Salary-Indep. Contractor 947.60
6333 Indep Contractor Privates
6334 payroll taxes 32,160.18
6335 Admin Salary 54,880.00
6338 Admin Wages -1099
Wages
6340 Payroll Fees 2,589.16
6350 Lease Expenses 92,506.75
6351 Travel expense 1,000.00
6357 Master Class Expense 2,472.00
6360 Credit Card Charges 24,250.13
6370 Host Families Expense 125.00
6373 Summer Intensive Gala 4,781.26
6390 Misc. Expenses 2,912.42
6410 Storage Rental Expense 3,258.92
6420 Cleaning Exense 16,499.45
6450 Utilities 12,241.47
6510 Repair & Maintenance 2,500.00
6520 Nutcracker Performance 46,788.75
6523 Fall Performance
6521 YAGP 55,772.08
6524 Spring performance exp 10,007.55
6680 Equipment 2,552.31
6710 Insurance 4,774.05
6710 Taxes Paid 934.03
6711 Fees & Licenses 247.99
6810 Studio Director fee 2,388.00
6812 Bank Charges 500.00
6814 PayPal Charges 243.97
Uncategorized Expenses 1,092.57
Total Expenses 732,391.16
Net Operating Income 447.84
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Exhibit C
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
Pa6j-J928161
State of Indiana
nice of the Secretary of State
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
of
INDL4NA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
I, TODD ROKITA, Secretary of State of Indiana, hereby certify that Articles of Incorporation
of the above Non -Profit Domestic Corporation have been presented to me at my office,
accompanied by the fees prescribed by law and that the documentation presented conforms to
law as prescribed by the provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE, with this document I certify that said transaction will become effective
Monday, June 28, 2010.
In Witness Whereof, I have caused to be
affixed my signature and the seal of the
State of Indiana, at the City of Indianapolis,
June 28, 2010.
TODD ROKITA,
SECRETARY OF STATE
2010062900221 / 2010062909430
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
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28161
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ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
OF
INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
The undersigned incorporator, desiring to form a corporation C'Corporation") pursuant to the
provisions of the Indiana Nonprofit Corporation Act of 1991, as amended (the ''Act"), executes the
following Articles of Incorporation (these 'Articles");
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of the Corporation is Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
ARTICLE II
CLASSIFICATION OF CORPOR_ALTION
The Corporation is a public benefit corporation.
ARTICLE III
PURPOSES AND POWERS
Section 3.1. The specific purposes and powers of this Corporation are as follows:
a) This Corporation is organized and is to be operated exclusively for charitable
and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the "Carle"), including 0) the
education of the general public in mallet and other forms ofdance; (5) the instruction, choreognaphY
and performance of ballet and other fortes of dance; (iii) the creation of programs and performances
for untlerserved youth in the gi•eater Indianapolis, Indiana area in order that such youth develop a
greater awareness of ballet and other forms of dance; and (iv) the transaction of any and ell lawfulbusinessforwhichcorporationsmaybeincorporatedundertheAMprovidedthatsuchbusinessis
not inconsistent with the Corporation being organized and operated exclusively for educational and
charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. All references to the Codecontainedinthese .Articles are deemed to include corresponding provisions of any future United
States Internal Revenue law.
b) In furtherance of the purposes set forth in this Article Ill, the Corporation
may exercise all the rights and powers conferred on nonprofit public benefit corporations under the
laWS of the State of Indiana.
Section 3.2 No substantial part of the ao ivi€ies of the Corporation shall consist, except as
otherwise provided in Section 501(h) of the Cote, of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise
atte}npting to influence legislation, nor shall the Corporation participate in, or intervene in (including
the pubiishing or distributing of statements or otherwise), any poIiticaI campaign on behalf of or in
opposition to anv candidate for public office.
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
Pa66-Y28161
Section 33 Notwithstanding any other provision of these Artieies, this Corporation shall
not enga;e lit any activities or exercise any powers, whether express or implied, so as to disqualify
the Corporation from exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(a} ofthe Code by reason
of being an organization described in section 501 (c)(3) of the Code.
ARTICLE IV
PERM OF EXISTENCE
The Corporation shall have perpetual existence.
ARTICLE V
REGISTERED AGENT; REGISTERED OFFICE; PRINCIPAL OFFICE
The address of the Corporation's initial registered office in the State of Indiana and the initial
registered agent are as follows:
Melissa Rust
484 E. Carmel Drive, Suite 215
Carmel, 1N 46032
The address of the Corporation's principal office in the State of Indiana is as follows:
484 E. Camiel Drive; Suite 215
Carmel, IN 46032
ARTICLE NrI
NO MEMBERS
The Corporation shall have no members.
ARTICLE VII
DIRECTORS
Upon incorporation, the initial Board of Directors shall consist of three (3) directors.
thereafter, the number of directors shall be specified in or mixed in accordance with the Bylaws Of
the Corporation; provided, however, that the minimum number of directors shall be three (3). The
Board oFDirectors is expressly empowered to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation.
ARTICLE VIII
NAME AND ADDRESS OF INCORPORATOR
The name and address of the incorporator of the Corporation is as follows:
Bobbi Milliken
Coolq LLP
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
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1951 Freedom Drive Reston,
VA 20190 ARTICLE
IX DISTRIBUTION
OF ASSETS UPON DISSOLUTION Section
9.1 The property of the Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable and educational
purposes and no part of the net earnings, net income, property or assets of the Corporation
shall ever inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, its members, directors, officers,. or any
private persons, except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance
of the purposes set forth in Article III hereof. No part of the net earnings or of the property
or assets of the Corporation shall be used other than for the purposes of the Corporation as set
forth in Article III hereof oras provided in this Article IX. Section
9.2 In the event of liquidation, dissolution, termination, or winding up of the Corporation (
whether voluntary, involuntary or by operation of law), the Board of Directors shall: after
paying or making adequate provisions for the payment ofail of the liabilities of theCorporation, transferalloftheremainingpropertyandassetsoftheCorporationtooneormoreQualifiedOrganizations,
as defined below, as the Board of Directors shall determine. For purposes of this Article
IX, " Qualffted Organization" shall mean a corporation or other or,anizat ion organized and operated
exclusively for charitable, educational or scientific purposes, which corporation or other organization
at the time qualifies as exempt rrom income tax under section 501(a) of the Code by reason
of being an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code. Signature
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Inc.
Pa6g-;928161
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned incorporator executes these Articles of Incorporation
and verifies subject to penalties of perjury that the facts contained herein are true.
Dated this 2P day of June, 2010.
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Exhibit D
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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
P. 0. BOX 2508
CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Date: MAY 0 9 2011
INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY INC
C/O DAUBY OCONNOR & ZALESKI LLC
THADDEUS B ZALESKI
501 CONGRESSIONAL BLVD STE 300
CARMEL. IN 46032
Dear Applicant:
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Employer Identification Number:
27-2928161
DLN:.
17053299355000
Contact Person:
JOANN DUNHAM ID# 95215
Contact Telephone Number:
877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending:
July 31
Public Charity Status:
509(a)(2)
Form 990 Required:
Yes
Effective Date of Exemption:
June 28, 2010
Contribution Deductibility:
Yes
Addendum Applies:
No
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax
exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are
deductible under section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive
tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106
or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help resolve any questions
regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified
as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are
a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this
letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public
Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an
exempt organization.
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY INC
We have sent a copy of this letter to your representative as indicated in your
power of attorney.
Enclosure: Publication 4221-PC
Sincerely,
Lois G. Lerner
Director, Exempt Organizations
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
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Exhibit E
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STATE OF INDIANA
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COUNTY OF Hamilton )
I Richard Griskie
of Indiana Ballet Conservatory
AFFIDAVIT
an authorized representative
Grantee"), being first duly sworn upon
my oath, state that pursuant to paragraph 2 of the City of Carmel Arts Grant Program Agreement,
all income of Grantee, including a City of Carmel arts grant, if applicable, revenue of sales,
and/or ticket revenue, etc., in the previous year totaled $706,160.10.
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS OF JULY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Assets
2021 2020
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 186,615 208,815
Accounts receivable 2.378 7,286
Total current assets 188,993 216,101
Property and equipment
Leasehold improvements 120.621 95,094
Total property and equipment 120,621 95,094
Accumulated depreciation 94,177) 89,793)
Net property and equipment 26,444 5,301
Other assets
Prepaid expenses 7,231 6,923
Total other assets 7,231 6,923
Total assets 222,668 228,325
Liabilities and net assets
Current liabilities
Accounts payable 5,585
Deferred revenue 11,181
Salaries payable 8,762
Payroll taxes payable 2,942
Total current liabilities 28,470
Total liabilities 28,470
Net assets
Net assets without donor restrictions 194,198
Total net assets 194,198
Total liabilities and net assets 222,668
3,373
18,306
8,512
1,167
31,358
31,358
196,967
228,325
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Revenues and support
Tuition
Private lessons
Summer program fee
Performance revenue
Pledges and contributions
Fundraising
Miscellaneous
Total revenues and support
Expenses
Program services
Fundraising
Management and general
Total cost of operations
Change in net assets
Net assets - beginning of year
Net assets - end of year
2021 2020
221,713 254,436
214,329 204,097
101,210 77,190
84,358 157,263
58,344 112,594
1,354 50
1.133 4.923
682,441 810,553
592,033 560,059
2,519 1,761
90,658 80,666
685,210 642,486
2,769) 168,067
196,967 28,900
194,198 $ 196,967
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2021
Management
Program Fund Raising and General Total
Salaries $ 338,227 S 45,803 384,030
Payroll taxes 31,322 - 31,322
Performance expenses 82,198 - 82,198
Advertising and marketing 5,047 - 5,047
Office expenses 344 - 8,405 8,749
Professional fees 12,500 12,500
Bank and credit card transaction fees 23,950 23,950
Insurance 3,763 - 3,763
Utilities 11,971 11,971
Rental expense 87,289 87,289
Repairs and maintenance 2,028 2,028
Cleaning 16,019 16,019
Other expense 9,442 2,519 11,961
Depreciation 4,383 - 4,383
Total expenses $ 592,033 $ 2,519 90,658 685.210
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2020
Management
Program Fund Raisin and General
Salaries $ 323,343 $ 39,475
Payroll taxes 28,423
PerFormance expenses 92,825
Advertising and marketing 924
Office expenses 8,405
Professional fees 12,400
Bank and credit card transaction fees 5,757 20,386
Insurance 4,727 -
Utilities 8,976
Rental expense 85,609 -
Repairs and maintenance 916
Cleaning
o
2,100
Other expense 3,401 1,761
Depreciation _ 3,058 -
Total expenses $ 560,059 $ 1,761 80,666
Total
362,818
28,423
92,825
924
8,405
12,400
26,143
4,727
8,976
85,609
916
2,100
5,162
3,058
642,486
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INDIANA BALLET CONSERVATORY, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2021 AND 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Change in net assets
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash
provided by operating activities
Depreciation
Increase) decrease in assets
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable
Deferred revenue
Salaries payable
Payroll taxes payable
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of fiscal year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of fiscal year
2021 2020
2,769) $ 168,067
4,383 3,058
4,908 3,248
308) 6,923)
2,212 1,567
1,775 7,782
7,125) 2,676)
3,326 175,048
25,526)
25,526) -
22,200) 175,048
208,815 33,767
186,615 $ 208,815
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5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ,- .__............ .. 5 13 6
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .......... 6 27 7
a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0 • a
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Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T Part I line .......................................... 7b 0 Prior
Year Current Year 112,
594. 58,344. 8Contributionsandgrants (Part VIII,line 1h) md
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) *...... ................ 6 9 4, 3 5 2. 622,210. 1.
8 . y10Investmentincome (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d] ..... ........... ................ 3,606.
1,879. 11 Otherrevenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 106, and 1 l e) ------------------------ 810,553 .
682,441. 12 Totalrevenue - add lines 8 throw h 11 tmust equal Part Vi I I, column (A), line 12 13 Grants
and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 1,800 • 0 • 0 • 0 •
14 Benefitspaidtoorformembers (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 391,241.
415,253. y 15Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) ..... 0 . 0 •
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Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0 253,713 .
272,981. x w17Otherexpenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11 a-11 d, 11f-24e) . .. . ..... . . . ..... ....... . .„ 646,754.
688,234. 18 Totalexpenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............... 163,799 .
5 , 7 9 3 . 19 Revenuelessexpenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . ............................................ o Beginning
of Current Year End of Year 269,671.
260,991. 20 Totalassets (Part X, line 16) ...................,..,,..._,..,_.............._................................. 31,359.
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Exhibit F
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INDIANABALLET
CONSERVATORY
IBC Board of Directors 2022
Richard Griskie (President)
Throughout his career, Rick has served Executive Management (President/COO), Senior Technology (CIO/CTO),
and Product Management Leader with a proven reputation for consistently delivering transformation across
product management, product development, implementation, operations, sales, and IT. He has repeatedly
spearheaded Digital Transformations that delivered strong contributions to revenue, margins, ROI, and business
growth in industry -leading SaaS organizations spanning startup, turnaround, and Fortune 100 companies. He is a
Hands on" leader who sets a clear vision and path forward to achieve exceptional business, delivery, quality, and
stability results. Rick is known as a participative servant leader who builds, motivates, and drives large, high -
performing teams within a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and engagement.
Matisol Buchanan
As CEO of Premikati, Inc. Marisol specializes in driving maximum organization effectiveness and competitive
advantage through Procurement Process Reengineering and Change Management. Her background is distinctive as
it incorporates experiences in both strategic and operational roles in procurement, business development, change
management, and process improvement from privately held to Fortune 100 companies. Marisol started her career
at Merck in pharmaceutical sales, responsible for leading a team of 16 to increase market share and improving
physician education. Leveraging the experience she gained, Marisol was recruited and worked for Takeda and later
Schering-Plough in change management and process improvement roles, working with various regional sales
directors and their team to improve effectiveness and margins. She continued to hone her Change Management
and Process Improvement backgrounds at Caterpillar headquarters by taking on a Procurement Change Master role
in Caterpillar's Global Purchasing Organization. After several years and successful transformation projects,
Marisol was recruited by SAP Ariba as one of the senior Change Management executives, leading consulting
teams driving value by streamlining global processes while leveraging technology for Fortune 500 Procurement
and Finance executives in a variety of industries. In 2009 Marisol founded Premikati, a Procurement and Supply
Chain Management Consulting firm. Premikati has become one of SAP's top partner receiving the SAP Pinnacle
Award three years in a row. Only 60 SAP partners out of the 21,000 partners globally are recognized, proving her
global organization to excel in delivery and customer satisfaction. Marisol works with companies across numerous
industries delivering expertise in procurement technology, change management, development of new processes
and process re -engineering, as well as the development and implementation of business programs for companies
and their end customers.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory, 849 West Cannel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032
www.indianaballetconser-vatory.org
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Amy Wright
Amy focuses her practice on trademark, copyright and right of publicity law in the context of aggressively
pursuing infringing entities on behalf of her clients, as well as managing global IP portfolios. She has been
successful in complex litigation, negotiations and settling a variety of IP infringements on behalf of her clients,
including the Estate of Marilyn Monroe, the Estate of John Dillinger, the Estate of Duke Ellington, CMG
Worldwide, The Hershey Company, Heineken, Volkswagen of America, Indiana University and others.
Amy also devotes much of her time to the practice of entertainment law by providing full -service representation to
her clients throughout the country in the entertainment industries related to music, film, theater, television, book
publishing, games and the visual arts.
Prior to private practice, Amy was a senior member of the in-house legal department of CMG Worldwide, an
international leader in the protection and prosecution of intellectual property rights of celebrities and sports icons
worldwide.
Amy is certified by the Indiana Supreme Court as a Family Law Mediator. She previously updated the Indiana
Practice Rules On Alternative Dispute Resolution for Mr. John R. VanWinkle Dispute Resolution, and she is a
frequent speaker in the areas of Intellectual Property Law.
Amy currently serves as vice president of the Alliance Frangaise d'Indianapolis and is a past board member of
Ballet Internationale, the Indiana Repertory Theatre, Dance Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis Men's Chorus, and New
World Youth Orchestra.
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Indiana Ballet Conservatory, 849 West Carmel Drive, Carmel, Indiana 46032
www.indianaballetconservatory.org
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Exhibit G
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N D I A N A BALLET
CONSERVATORY
Honoring TradMon. Inspiring Innovafion.
Indiana Ballet Conservatory — 2023 Grant Application
Year -End Report on 2021-2022
Indiana Ballet Conservatory's 2021-2022 proposal included the following categories and subsequent implementation
of funds:
Productions: Grant funds were allocated to support the costs associated with IBC's professional ballet productions,
and the cost of creating new and innovative productions, including costs to upgrade or purchase new costumes and
sets for IBC's productions under development. IBC specifically allocated Grant funds to support its performances in
Carmel specifically, which included: 4 2021 and 4 2022 Nutcracker performances at the Palladium and the Spring
2022 Production of Fairy Doll held at the Tarkington. IBC also staged a YAGP competition run through at the
Tarkington. Additional more intimate, smaller performances were held at the IBC Studios located in Carmel.
Scholarships: These grant funds were used to award 6 full scholarships and 3 partial scholarships to students with
great talent and economic need so that they could continue their studies at our Carmel studios.
Faculty Compensation and General Operating: Funds allocated to Faculty Compensation and other operating expenses
enabled IBC to continue its three-part mission including the provision of dance classes and Master Classes in Carmel
and the development of its Carmel productions. IBC's Artistic Faculty is unparalleled anywhere in the Midwest in
the scope of their performance careers, their academic training, and their results measured by choreography awards
and the success of graduates of the Conservatory. (See Attached Faculty Bios). In addition, IBC was able to host
international guest artist Sebastian Vinet to teach master classes to not only IBC students, but other ballet dancers in
the Carmel area.
Outreach: Funds covered the cost of more than 150 tickets to IBC productions and enabled IBC to bring its art to
students and members of the community in Carmel in a variety of venues. In addition, the funding supported IBC
performing the following outreach performances: City of Carmel's Christkindlmarkt, City of Carmel Holiday at Carter
Green, Penrod, Carmel Fest 4`I' of July Parade. and a large benefit for the Ukraine. In addition. IBC offered a summer
Qala performance at Cannel Middle School free of charge to the community.
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Faculty Bios
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INDIANABALLET
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Faculty
Alyona Yakovleva-Randall, Founding Artistic Director, Master Teacher & Coach
Ms. Yakovleva-Randall is a highly degreed, award -winning ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic
director. Ms. Yakovleva-Randall began her training at the Academy of Ballet in Novosibirsk and continued to St.
Petersburg State University of Culture and Art in Russia, graduating in 1999 with a degree certifying her in
Professional Ballet Dance Performance; Choreography; and Ballet, Character, and Historical Dance Instruction. In
the summers of 2006, 2007, and 2010 she completed seminars at the Vaganova Ballet Academy of St. Petersburg,
Russia, on the preservation and uniformity of the Vaganova Method of ballet instruction.
As a Professor of Performance Arts at Dong Duk's Women's University in Seoul, Korea, Ms. Yakovleva-Randall
performed, taught, and choreographed for such renowned organizations as Universal Ballet Company, Chong-Dong
Theatre and MadeInDance Company. In 2001, Ms. Yakovleva-Randall began teaching for the Clara R. Noyes
Academy of Ballet Internationale for four years. In 2005, Ms. Yakovleva-Randall was named Artistic Director of the
Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana (RBAI) and the Indiana Ballet Company. Under her leadership, RBAI won
Outstanding School" at Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Regional in 2007, 2009, and 2010. She was also
awarded "Outstanding Teacher" in 2006. Ms. Yakovleva-Randall, along with a host of business and legal minds,
formed Indiana Ballet Conservatory in 2010.
Ms. Yakovleva-Randall's classical repertoire includes Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita, The
Nutcracker, Chopiniana, and La Esmeralda. Her contemporary repertoire includes extensive choreography by
Leonid Jacobsen, of St. Petersburg, Russia. She also worked with Indra Reinholde of Riga, Latvia — who was
choreographing exclusively for Ms. Yakovleva, Vivaldi 's Duet for Violin and Orchestra, and several others. She
also worked with MadelnDance Company, Seoul, Korea, in the production Floating & Walking. In Indianapolis, Ms.
Yakovleva-Randall danced many leading roles in productions for Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, and for the
Indiana Ballet Company in On Earth We Stand and Love and Gravity (choreography by Nicholas Owens).
Ms. Yakovleva-Randall has produced the original ballets, Phantom of the Opera —named one of the "Top Fall
Events to See" by the Indianapolis Star in 2008, From Shakespeare with Love, and Pulse: Dancing to the Beat of
our Own Drummer, and has also choreographed numerous pieces for her students for competition, performances,
and festivals.
Under Ms. Yakovleva-Randall's Directorship, IBC has won "Outstanding School" at the YAGP Regional in 2011,
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. She has also coached students who have won top International awards at
YAGP New York, Moscow International Ballet Competition, ADCJIBC Youth International Ballet Competition,
Indianapolis International Ballet Competition, and the International Ballet Competition — Varna, and has been
awarded both the "Outstanding Teacher" award from YAGP as well as the "Outstanding Coach" award at the 2017
ADCJIBC. She is currently guiding IBC into the future as the school is flourishing and gaining worldwide
recognition as a premier training ground for young dancers.
849 W Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032— 317-202-1617 — www,lndianaBalletConservatory.org
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Tatiana Pali, Academy Principal & Ballet Mistress
Ms. Pali is one of only a handful of world-renowned prima ballerinas teaching ballet full-time in the United
States, bringing her talents and set of achievements to a very fortunate Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Ms. Pali
honors IBC and its students by bringing an incredible history of performance, achievements and awards to
IBC's upper level students.
Ms. Pali achieved stardom as a Prima Ballerina with the Moscow Classical Ballet, garnering numerous
international awards for her performances in Swan Lake, Don Quixote, Giselle, Romeo & Juliet, The Creation
of the World, Paquita, and many others. She won the Gold Medal at the prestigious International Ballet
Competition in Vama, Bulgaria, received the August Boumonville prize from the Paris Ballet Academy, was
acclaimed with the title "Honored Artist of Russia" and was named as 'Best Ballerina of the Year in Moscow"
in 1991.
Ms. Pali has been regularly featured in international galas and participated with other gold medalists in the
Russian All -Stars Super Gala" in Tokyo. Indianapolis audiences have enjoyed Ms. Pali in many leading roles in
Coppelia, La Sylphide, Giselle, The Creation of the World, and many others.
In April 2000, Ms. Pali retired as Principal Dancer with Ballet Internationale by offering a magnificent and
unforgettable performance as Scheherazade in A Thousand and One Nights. She continued to assist in the artistic
direction of the company and was a member of the Clara R. Noyes Academy, and was a senior instructor with the
Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana from 2005-2010. In 2004 and 2007 she was named Outstanding Teacher at
the Youth America Grand Prix Competition. Ms. Pali brings decades of experience, credibility, and a worldwide
reputation to her position as Academy Principal of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory.
Sergey Sergiev, Gentlemen's & Contemporary Instructor and Choreographer
Born in Bulgaria's capitol, Mr. Sergiev studied ballet at the State Choreographic Institute in Sofia. Following
graduation, he joined the National Ballet of Bulgaria where he danced until 2000. In that same year, he joined
Ballet Internationale in Indianapolis. His repertoire with the National Ballet of Bulgaria includes featured roles in
Swan Lake, Giselle, Zorba the Greek, The Nutcracker and Dracula, and featured roles in Sleeping Beauty, Marz,
Interzone, Peter Pan and One Thousand and One Nights with Ballet Internationale.
He has toured internationally in Germany, France, Greece, South Korea, China, Canada, Spain, and other
countries. Peter Koldamov, Iasen Valchanov, Irina Kolpakova, Vladilen Semenov, and Eldar Aliev have all
played an instrumental role in shaping Mr. Sergiev as an artist.
Mr. Sergiev received the honor of Outstanding Choreographer at the 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2018 Youth
America Grand Prix competition, and 2019 WBAC, as well as the Choreography Award at the 2010 World Ballet
Competition.
Roman Nikiforov, , Pre -Professional Faculty Member
A native of Ulan-Ude, Russian Federation, Roman Nikiforov started his Vaganova ballet training at age 10 in
1992 with the Buryat Choreography College, Ulan-Ude. In 1998 he was transferred to the Krasnoyarsk
Choreography College, Krasnoyarsk. While studying, Roman as an apprentice joined the Krasnoyarsk National
Opera and Ballet Theater.
In 2000, shortly after graduating, Roman got invited to work as a highest category professional ballet artist with
the Russian State Ballet of Moscow. In 2004 he received an offer to join the prestigious Ballet Internationale
company and moved to United States Indianapolis, IN. In 2008 as a principal dancer Roman joined the
Metropolitan Classical Ballet in Arlington, TX. His repertoire includes all the most known classical ballet parts
and roles and many contemporary productions as well. Roman has extensive teaching experience. In 2016
Roman joined the World Ballet Art Competition as a jury member.
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Lalah Hazelwood, Modern & Jazz Instructor
Lalah Ayan Hazelwood began her dance training in Indianapolis, Indiana at Kenyetta Dance Studio under the
direction of her mother, Vanessa Owens. She has had the opportunity to study at Deeply Rooted Dance Theater's
Summer Intensive, International Association of Blacks in Dance conferences and The Alvin Ailey School on
scholarship. She is a 2013 graduate of Indiana University Bloomington. While at IUB, she performed works by
Martha Graham, Paul Taylor, David Parsons, Bella Lewitzky, Laurie Eisenhower and Larry Keigwin & Nicole
Wolcott.
Lalah is a three time, consecutive recipient of the National Society of Arts and Letters' Chapter Career Award in
Dance for the Bloomington Chapter. She has performed in many galas at the American College Dance Festival,
served as an ambassador for IU Dance at the Kid's Cafe Festival in Brooklyn, NY and traveled to Birmingham, AL
to represent the Bloomington Chapter of NSAL. Lalah has performed seasons with Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
Chicago, IL) and Philadanco (Philadelphia, PA).
She is currently teaching an advanced dance course at her alma mater, Indiana University Bloomington. Lalah is a
proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Lalah is about to enter into her seconc season as Associate
Artistic Director for Kenyetta Dance Company.
Brooke Napier, Award Winning Choreographer and Contemporary Teacher.
Brooke was the Dancers Edge/CSA Company Director for the last 12 years and she is currently a contemporary
choreographer and instructor for Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Brooke also travels the country doing freelance
master classes and choreography.
Victoria Karalis, Preparatory Instructor and Adult Ballet Instructor
Tori is thrilled to be on staff at Indiana Ballet Conservatory as an instructor for the Preparatory Program and Adult
Ballet! Originally from St. Charles, IL, her training began at Kenneth von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet, and
includes intensive programs and performances with Underground Arts Connection, Fox Ballet, Joffrey Academy,
Nashville Ballet, BalletMet, Elements Contemporary Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater. She has also competed internationally at the Tanzolymp Dance Festival in Berlin, Germany.
She earned her bachelor's from Northwestern University, her master's from Vanderbilt University, and currently
works in business development throughout Central Indiana. When not dancing, she enjoys spending time with her
husband and family exploring the Indianapolis area.
Tod Baker, Jazz, Tap and Musical Theatre Instructor
Tod has a BS Degree from Ball State majoring in dance and theatre. After college he danced at Opryland, Busch
Gardens, Damn Yankees International tour, and royal Caribbean cruise ships before settling in Carmel, Indiana.
He has taught at, Carmel Performing Arts, IDA , AList, and currently IBC and Performers Edge. He also runs his
own Pilates studio where he specializes in training dancers and athletes! He loves working at IBC with all the
amazing teachers and students.
Aurora Ausserer, Preparatory 1 and 2 Instructor
Aurora is 17 years old and previously moved from Seattle, WA to Indianapolis, IN to train at Indiana Ballet
Conservatory. She is finishing her Senior year through The Laurel Springs School. She started ballet at the age of two
at MK Ballet in Kirkland, Washington and later danced at The Ballet Workshop in Port Angeles, Washington. She then
moved to Indiana for the 2020-2021 school year to dance at IBC and train with their amazing faculty. This past season
she received third place in the classical and contemporary categories at YAGP and ADCJIBC and was invited to
compete at the 2022 YAGP Finals in Tampa, FL. Last November she debuted as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Indiana
Ballet Conservatory's Nutcracker and when not dancing herself, she loves teaching the Prep 1 and Prep 2 classes.
849 W Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032 — 317-202-1617 — www.IndianaBalletConservatory.org
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List of Recent Honors
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IBC Honors 2022
City Award Division / PositionName
Haylie Fletcher
San Diego, CA
Top 12 Junior Age Division
Aurora Ausserer Seattle, WA 3rd Place (TIE) Senior Age Division
Aurora Ausserer Seattle, WA Top 12 Senior Age Division
Aurora Ausserer Seattle, WA Top 24 Senior Age Division
Aurora Ausserer Seattle, WA 3rd Place Senior Age Division
Aurora Ausserer Seattle, WA Top 12 Senior Age Division
Tenly Devoe Pittsburgh, PA Top 24 Senior Age Division
Tenly Devoe Pittsburgh, PA Top 12 Senior Age Division
Clara Crane Pittsburgh, PA 2nd Place (TIE) Junior Age Division
Clara Crane Pittsburgh, PA Top 12 Junior Age Division
Clara Crane Pittsburgh, PA Top 24 Junior Age Division
Clara Crane Pittsburgh, PA Top 12 Junior Age Division
Haylie Fletcher Atlanta, GA Top 12 Junior Age Division
Haylie Fletcher Atlanta, GA Top 24 Junior Age Division
Rin Matsunami
Feb)
Chicago, IL
Top 24 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven
Feb)
Chicago IL
Top 24 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven
Chicago, IL
Top 12 Senior Age Division
Abigail Warn
Chicago, IL
FebRyo
Top 12 Junior Age Division
Matsunami
Feb)
Chicago IL
Top 12 Junior Age Division
Abigail Warn
Feb)
Chicago IL
Top 24 Junior Age Division
Hana Lee
Chicago, IL
FebLily
Top 24 Junior Age Division
Murphy
Chicago, hic go IL
FebMerritt
Top 24 Junior Age Division
Goheen
Feb)
Chicago, IL
Top 24 Junior Age Division
Ryo Matsunami
Chicago, IL
FebAbigail
Top 24 Junior Age Division
Warn
Feb)
Chicago IL
3rd Place (TIE) Junior Age Division
Abigail Warn
Chicago, IL
FebMerritt
Top 12 Junior Age Division
Goheen
Feb)
go, IL Top 12 Junior Age Division
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Ryo Matsunami
Chica
Feb)
go IL Top 12 Junior Age Division
Sophia Gladkov
Chicago, IL(
Feb) Top 12 Junior Age Division
Phoebe Ingram
Feb)
Chicago IL
2nd Place Pre -Competitive Age Division
Jade Crane
Chicago, IL
Feb) Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram
Feb)
Chicago, IL
Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram Chicago, IL
1st Place Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram Chicago,
IL
Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Sophia Gladkov Salt Lake City,
LIT Top 12 Junior Age Division
Sophia Gladkov Sat Lake City,
LIT Top 24 Junior Age Division
Abigail Kimball Kansas City, MO 1 st Place Senior Age Division
Abigail Kimball Kansas City, MO Top 12 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven Kansas City, MO Top 12 Senior Age Division
Abigail Kimball Kansas City, MO Top 24 Senior Age Division
Anna Schmitz Kansas City, MO Top 24 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven Kansas City, MO Top 24 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven Kansas City, MO 2nd Place Senior Age Division
Anna Schmitz Kansas City, MO Top 12 Senior Age Division
Shannon Mcniven Kansas City, MO Top 12 Senior Age Division
Holding On And
Letting Go Kansas City, MO 1 st Place Small Ensembles
Anna Schmitz Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Senior Age Division
Anna Schmitz Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Senior Age Division
Phoebe Burrell Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Senior Age Division
Abigail Kimball Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Senior Age Division
Luke Derksen Indianapolis, IN 2nd Place Senior Age Division
Ashlie Rohan Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Junior Age Division
Ashlie Rohan Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Thomas Wilcutts Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Merritt Goheen Indianapolis, IN 3rd Place (TIE) Junior Age Division
Lilly Hussong Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Junior Age Division
Merritt Goheen Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Junior Age Division
Sophia Gladkov Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Junior Age Division
Ashlie Rohan Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
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Caroline Kirschner Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Lilly Hussong Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Lily Murphy Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Merritt Goheen Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Sophia Gladkov Indianapolis, IN Top 24 Junior Age Division
Phoebe Ingram Indianapolis, IN 1st Place Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Hadley Harlan Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram Indianapolis, IN 2nd Place Small Ensembles (Spooky and
Harlequinade Pas De Deux)
Thomas Wilcutts Indianapolis, IN 2nd Place Small Ensembles (Spooky and
Harlequinade Pas De Deux)
Phoebe Ingram Indianapolis, IN Top 6 Small Ensembles (Spooky and
Harlequinade Pas De Deux)
Thomas Wilcutts Indianapolis, IN Top 6 Small Ensembles (Spooky and
Harlequinade Pas De Deux)
Moving Forward Indianapolis, IN 1st Place Large Ensembles
Daylight Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Large Ensembles
Moving Forward Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Large Ensembles
Scamarohi Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Large Ensembles
Tarantella Indianapolis, IN Top 12 Large Ensembles
Indianapolis, IN Outstanding School Special Awards
Award
Rin Matsunami
hi ) go, ILChicago,
Top 12 Senior Age Division
Rin Matsunami Mar} go, IL Top 24 Senior Age Division
Rin Matsunami
Chicago, IL
Mar) Top 12 Senior Age Division
Ashlie Rohan Mar) go, IL Top 12 Junior Age Division
Caroline Kirschner Mar) go, IL Top 12 Junior Age Division
Phoebe Ingram
Tampa, FL,
Finals
3rd Place Pre -Competitive Age Division
Phoebe Ingram
Tampa, FL,
Finals Top 12 Pre -Competitive Age Division
Moving Forward
Tampa, FL,
Finals Top 24 Large Ensembles
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