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Art Grant - Indiana Ballet Conservatory ytTNB$p �F`�.Ql T.v J3i�SRR a' iP tTai iiipjii t���4 • tot � 1 ,r�.nl vii^a s 1 ARTS GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT This Grant Agreement (herein referred to as "Agreement' entered into by and between the City of Carmel (the "City") and 1 AIOI'MJ f fakI_LCT eAtK SErtJtcTo.kJ{ (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://�� 1. That on behalf of Grantee, a not-for-profit corporation, I, 0...An1LLE_ NIIcoocrN,� 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 and by the City Council, agrees to grant $ a0t000 , CO 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. 3. 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. 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. Xhlbik. '{�` 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: 1. An application and description of the proposed use of the grant funds (EXHIBIT A); 2. A budget for the calendar or fiscal year for which the grant is requested (EXHIBIT B); 3. Certified copies of incorporation as a not-for-profit corporation under state law (EXHIBIT C); 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); 5. Any audits, reviews or compilations available describing the financial condition of the Grantee (EXHIBIT E); 6. A list of the Grantee's board of directors and officers listed (EXHIBIT F); 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 7 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. 7. 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. This 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. If the Grant amount is in excess of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000.00), the Grantee agrees to provide, at Grantee's cost, a review or audit of the 2 grantee. Said review or audit shall be performed by a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") who 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. 8. 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. 9. Statutory Authority of Grantee. The Grantee expressly represents and warrants to the State 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. 10. 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 or Federal law. 11. 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. Additionally, the Grantee is not required to participate if the Grantee is self employed and does not employ any employees. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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 3 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. 14. 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. 15. 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: I q f ft Jk bil 11 mil- 1013 S EV iCTQId ("Grantee") By: Printed Name of Officer: C1cnlLLE N(toraaiU S Title: A-ts5 �kI111 Date: Wa-g) I s rato ki D (Q p DAE:6T ) CITY F CAEL ("Grantor") By o iXlzc-e James Brainard, May r Date4/ .2 Up ATTEST: //// (y,(tl� I iliDtaft, Date: Aigucl- L0 , 13 If you have any question concerning the City of Carmel's 2013 Arts Gant Program,grant writing,guidelines or application materials,contact: Sharon Kibbe,City of Camel,One Civic Square,Camtel,IN 46032,Phone:317-571-2483,skibbc(olcarmeLin.goa. 4 I \ DIA \ ABALLET CONSERVATORY Honoring tradition.Inspmng Innovation. March 20, 2013 Mayor James Brainard City of Carmel, IN Carmel Arts Grant Program One Civic Square Carmel, IN 46032 2013 Grant Application Dear Mayor Brainard, I write in response to an inquiry from Sharon Kibbe in connection with Indiana Ballet Conservatory's ("IBC") Arts Grant Application filed on February 28, 2013. Thank you for the opportunity to share some additional information that may help clarify IBC's presence, performances, and goals, as they relate to the City of Carmel. IBC resides in and maintains professional ballet and dance studios in the City of Carmel at 849 West Carmel Drive. While IBC has performed regularly at the Tobias Theater at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, IBC has a strong and continuing presence and commitment to the City of Carmel. IBC was launched in 2010, and has resided since its inception in the City of Carmel. IBC conducts all of its classes for children from 3 to adult at its studios on West Carmel Drive, where it maintains a long-term lease and plans to remain and grow. IBC also regularly performs for the public at its Carmel Studios, including at its Grand Opening Performance, its Summer Intensive Performance each year which features new and inventive pieces developed during the Summer Intensive program, and other performances in connection with Fundraising events held on site. These events have been advertised to the Carmel community, are open to the public, and are regularly attended by many Carmel residents. IBC also conducts Master Classes at various times during the year in Indiana Ballet Conservatory,849 West Carmel Drive,Carmel, Indiana 46032 www.indianaballetconservatory.org its studios in Carmel, at which world-renowned dance teachers appear as Guest Faculty, offering first-rate instruction open to all dancers, and open to the public to attend as observers. IBC aspires to and has plans to perform its ballet productions in theaters in Carmel, and is currently working on plans for a professional production at the Carmel Performing Arts Center's Palladium or the Tarkington Theater, and is seeking opportunities throughout Carmel to make appearances for the benefit of the Carmel arts community. IBC will commit any funds received through a Carmel Arts Grant to its performances in the City of Carmel. IBC is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that exists to support and further the arts through the teaching of dance and ballet, producing ballet productions and performances of dance and music including new choreography created by the Artistic Staff, and engaging in outreach missions to the needy through free performances, workshops and other events. IBC is proud to be a long-term resident of Carmel and looks forward to investing in the Carmel arts community for many years to come. We gratefully appreciate your time and consideration. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or we can provide any other information. Very truly yours, Camille Nicodemus IBC Board of Directors, Grants Chair 317-985-2868 Indiana Ballet Conservatory, 849 West Cannel Drive,Cannel, Indiana 46032 www.indianaballetconservatory.org Exhibit "A" An Application and Description of the Proposed Use of the Grant Funds APPLICANT: Name of organization: ti I tm k- h� lLT N S Cxv/trrit(L‘1 Address: aeAcl WEST- Ckftr•1LB_— rm'L>V t L�rcrlr- 1 , 1K) 1 (e039 Telephone: Rig-ci 35 - 2 8ta E Fax: Contact Person: CA f\1 LLC_ M 1US Email: Obi I l L-La `� l M 0- 1 c l.J A- Ia K 1 r-T Co N SI=kii\-- erCtij APPLICATION AMOUNT: $ T�),/0 0 0 Not to exceed 1/3 of previous year revenue/income DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS: • LC A fS A TTm Cir --f\ By: 0 Printed Name of Officer: CA-1'ULU- Iit (-151 2'(,US Title: (j-YVc}JTS C:F-th-i.►v Ro krl.D wr t71Mitt)Gl1S Date: 2 —2 S' ±b (Additional pages may be added to Exhibit"A") 5 • \ D A\ A BALLET CONSERVATORY Honoring Trauilion.Inspiring lnnovo lion. Indiana Ballet Conservatory— 2013 Grant Application — Exhibit A Indiana Ballet Conservatory is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization situated in Carmel that is dedicated to supporting and furthering the arts through the teaching of dance and ballet, producing ballet productions and 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 special needs. 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% or $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 which include full-scale traditional ballets such as The Nutcracker and Cippolino (a production rarely seen in the U.S. and an IBC exclusive), as well as original ballets created by IBC's Artistic Staff including Pulse and Phantom of the Opera. 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." - Scholarships: 13% or $9,750 would be spent to support scholarships for highly talented students at the Conservatory who are economically-challenged. These funds would enable IBC Page 1 of 2 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 modest increases in Faculty Compensation and other operating expenses. 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 component of IBC's artistic value to the community. Outreach: 20% or $15,000 would be spent in outreach, by providing access to IBC performances to children and families in need who are underserved artistically. The funds would cover the costs of tickets to productions and transportation to and from schools or communities. These funds would make a significant contribution to bringing the art of dance to those who might otherwise never have that introduction. IBC is the only group in Indianapolis 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. IBC is the only ballet school in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. IBC, and its students, competing against other dance schools from Indiana and from across the country in international competitions such as the Youth America Grand Prix have won numerous awards, including Outstanding School, and 1st place awards in many categories, including the Hope Award and Grand Prix award, as well as choreography awards and teacher awards. In addition, IBC is the only Indianapolis dance school that provides each year hundreds of free tickets to its performances to needy children with economic and medical challenges, distributed through local charitable organizations including the Gary Brackett Foundation, the Children's Bureau, and Gleaners. IBC makes a significant number of appearances throughout the community each year to enrich and share the arts with the artistically underserved, and it is also developing a program specifically to assist those challenged by autism through dance therapy workshops. 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. Page 2 of 2 \ D A \ A BALLET CONSERVATOR " Honoring Tradition.Inspiring Innovation. Alyona Yakovleva, Artistic Director Ms. Yakovleva is a highly-degreed, award-winning ballet dancer, choreographer, teacher, and artistic director. Ms. Yakovleva 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. She is currently working on a Masters Degree in Choreography at the Vaganova School as part of a special competitive program that was offered to only four choreographers worldwide. As a Professor of Performance Arts at Dong Duk's Women's University in Seoul, Korea, Ms. Yakovleva performed, taught, and choreographed for such renowned organizations as Universal Ballet Company, Chong-Dong Theatre and MadelnDance Company. In 2001, Ms. Yakovleva began teaching for the Clara R. Noyes Academy of Ballet Internationale, in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA where she was an instructor of Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Character and Historical Dance for four years. In 2005, Ms. Yakovleva was named Artistic Director of the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana and later the Indiana Ballet Company. Following the closing of RBAI, Ms. Yakovleva then worked with her artistic staff and a new business and legal team to form the Indiana Ballet Conservatory in 2010. Ms. Yakovleva's classical repertoire includes Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, Don Quixote, Paquita, The Nutcracker, Chopiniana, and La Esmeralda. Her contemporary repertoire includes much 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 danced many leading roles in productions for Gregory Hancock Dance Theater, including It's all Greek to Me, Dracula, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In 2007 she danced featured roles in the Indiana Ballet Company's On Earth We Stand and Love and Gravity (choreography by Nicholas Owens). Ms. Yakovleva has produced the original ballets; Phantom of the Opera- named one of the "Top Fall Events to See" by the Indianapolis Star in 2008, and From Shakespeare with Love, for the Indiana Ballet Company, and has also choreographed numerous student pieces for her students at the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana and the Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Ms Yakovleva's ballet students have won numerous awards at competition throughout the years, including most recently at YAGP's 2011 Regional Competition where her student Demitra Bereveskos won the Hope Award and Timoor Afshar won the Grand Prix Award. In addition, the Indiana Ballet Conservatory won 1st Place in the Ensembles category and IBC students won 1st Place Senior Contemporary, 3rd Place Senior Classical, and 3rd Place Junior Classical, among other awards. Out of 42 schools competing in Indianapolis including local schools and those from as far away as Texas, Canada, and Florida, Indiana Ballet Conservatory won the prestigious "Outstanding School Award" overall. Ms. Yakovleva continues her teaching, her choreography, and even performs in IBC's annual Nutcracker in the highly-anticipated and audience-acclaimed Spanish dance. Ms. Yakovleva's Awards: 2011 Outstanding School & 1st Place Ensembles, Indiana Ballet Conservatory, Youth America Grand Prix 2010 Outstanding School & 1st Place Ensembles, Russian Ballet Academy of IN, Youth America Grand Prix 2009 Outstanding School & 1st Place Ensembles, Russian Ballet Academy of IN, Youth America Grand Prix 2007 Outstanding School & 1st Place Ensembles, Russian Ballet Academy of IN, Youth America Grand Prix 2006 Outstanding Teacher, Youth America Grand Prix 1999 Grand Ballerina of Russian Conference for Young Scientists and Specialists 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 Varna, Bulgaria, received the August Bournonville 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 years of experience, credibility, and a worldwide reputation to her position as Academy Principal of the Indiana Ballet Conservatory. Sergey Sergiev, Choreographer and Faculty Member Mr. Sergiev is an award-winning dancer, choreographer, and teacher, whose special efforts with IBC's large gentlemen's division are well-known. Mr. Sergiev's work with the boys group has brought special acclaim to IBC because of the large number of gentlemen students the school continues to have and the value of having a young, talented gentlemen's choreographer teaching in the classroom each day. A native of Sofia, Bulgaria, Mr. Sergiev studied ballet at the State Choreographic Institute. In 1993, he was awarded the third prize at the Bulgarian National Ballet competition in the name of Anastos Petrov. In 1996, he was a semi-finalist at the 17th International Ballet Competition in Varna, and in 2000 performed as a guest artist at the 19th Varna International Ballet Competition Super Gala performance. His repertoire with Ballet Internationale began in 2000 and includes featured roles in Dracula, Sleeping Beauty, Marz, The Nutcracker, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Interzone, Peter Pan and One Thousand and One Nights. In addition to performing featured roles in the Indiana Ballet Company's Paquita, The Nutcracker, and On Earth We Stand, Mr. Sergiev has quickly earned a reputation and garnered awards as a contemporary ballet choreographer and soloist. His most recent roles as "The Phantom" and Shakespeare in the Indiana Ballet Company's original ballet productions of Phantom of the Opera and From Shakespeare with Love received tremendous reviews. Mr. Sergiev received the honor of Outstanding Choreographer at the 2009 Youth America Grand Prix competition, as well as the Choreography Award at the 2010 World Ballet Competition, and has choreographed numerous award-winning student pieces for the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana and IBC. In September 2010, his choreographic work was featured in Cincinnati Ballet's New Works program. Mr. Sergiev continues to be a sought-after choreographer and performer, receiving regular requests for him to guest artist and to choreograph pieces for dance companies around the United States and the world. Halley Agran, Academy Director & Children's Instructor Ms. Agran began her ballet training with Aimee Langlas and Dawn George in Waterloo, Iowa. where she was a member of the student performing company, Andante. She moved to Indianapolis in the summer of 2005 to train at the Academy of Ballet Internationale, and upon its closing, the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana. She has trained under the instruction and guidance of Alyona Yakovleva, Tatiana Pali, Vladilen Semenov, Irina Kolpakova, Vera Solovyeva, Nikolai Levitskiy, and Maria Gribanova, among others, and has attended summer programs with the Classical Dance Alliance (on scholarship), Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington, D.C., Ballet Chicago, Cincinnati Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Internationale, and Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana. Ms. Agran competed in the 2006 Russian Pointe USA National Youth Ballet Competition where she was offered scholarships to two universities. She became an apprentice with the Indiana Ballet Company in the fall of 2006, and joined the Company in 2009 upon graduation from the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana. Ms. Agran has performed in IBC's productions of The Nutcracker, Paquita, Love and Gravity, Chopiniana, On Earth We Stand, From Shakespeare with Love, and Phantom of the Opera. In addition to instructing the young children's classes at the Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana, Ms. Agran also served as the Assistant to the Artistic Director from 2006-2009, and as the Academy Director for the 2009-2010 academic year. She is also currently working towards a degree in English from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Ms. Agran's individual and caring approach to teaching young children, as well as her strong administrative and communication skills as Academy Director, make her a valuable asset to the Indiana Ballet Conservatory.