• How are you reaching out to create new relationships with organizations throughout Florida?

• In the management of your social media platform, you mentioned hiring Elsa Roberts, but then stated that you had no paid management staff members? Would she not be considered managing staff?

• How does your organization handle the technology part of your experience? As we know, many organizations have been going virtual ever since the pandemic but your organization seems to have been doing this for a while. Tell us what sets your patron experience apart from all the other organizations?
• Thank you for reporting such a transparent budget proposal.
• How many resident dancers do you employee?
• Please tell me a little more about Rami Shafi and what makes him integral to the success of your organization. Would Rami not fall under videographer?
• How has your programming impacted the vigilance and protecting the environment? What have patrons learned that they did not know beforehand?
• What does your programming for schools look like? Which schools are you in partnership with?
• Please explain what “art attack” is, and its significance to your programming.

EXCELLENCE: Detailed, thorough program description; Excellent integration of digital  mediums; Thorough detail on goals, but would like to see  quantitative benchmarks throughout objectives (i.e.,  how will the completion and success of these objectives be determined?);  Strong list of statewide partnerships.

IMPACT: Excellent reach, nationwide participation; Great detail in addressing statewide demographics served, would like to see a source/citation for this data; Would like to see  quantitative detail on economic impact of the organization (Americans for the Arts Economic Prosperity Tool);  Measurable, varied marketing plan.

MANAGEMENT: Proven fundraising track record; Excellent fiscal condition narrative, would only add award amounts for the grants listed; Thorough, detailed evaluation infrastructure--great survey response rate; Would like more detail on budget increases on the expense side.

ACCESSIBILITY: Varied accommodations for protected populations; Thorough, thoughtful programs for inclusion of diverse socioeconomic communities. Would like to see more information on the program which serves students with learning disabilities. Wonderful to see a collaboration with Karen Peterson Dancers.