ANNUAL REPORT2014 - 2015 Season

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ANNUAL REPORT2014-2015 Season

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The renaissance that began at Miami City Ballet two years ago with new artistic leadership continues to excite our audiences, inspire our dancers, and expand our presence in the community and on the global stage. The 2014-2015 season was remarkable in many respects - the world premiere of Justin Peck’s Heatscape, a commissioned work by one of the most sought-after choreographers of our day, garnered national press attention and positioned Miami City Ballet at the center of the national conversation about ballet today. Miami City Ballet’s Canadian tour included a debut in Vancouver and a return to Ottawa for the first time in more than 12 years. Audiences embraced the exuberance and warmth of our dancers as did critics, and return engagements are already being discussed! Company premieres of Richard Alston’s Carmen and Jerome Robbins’ The Concert were complemented by masterworks by George Balanchine, John Cranko, Paul Taylor, and Twyla Tharp, all danced with Miami City Ballet’s distinct personality and élan. In addition to last season’s incredible touring roster, MCB appeared at the Guggenheim Museum in New York to sold-out audiences in a preview performance highlighting Heatscape, with street artist Shepard Fairey and choreographer Justin Peck.

Miami City Ballet School has seen enrollment reach record numbers with more than 1,500 students and adults - and growing! Students are traveling from around the world to study here with many aspiring to secure a highly coveted position in the professional company. We have several education and outreach programs in the community designed to make dance accessible to every young child with talent and need, and this past season alone we touched the lives of more than 10,000 children and adults. Our signature, free performance series, Ballet for Young People, fosters partnerships with schools and community groups and brings dance to thousands of underserved audiences through Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Ballet Bus, a new partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho represents a transformative initiative to provide long-term scholarship and support opportunities to young people in our community - providing premier dance training, dancewear and footwear, transportation, and counseling to children from Title 1 schools, all free of charge, for up to 10 years per child.

Message from leadership

Lourdes LopezArtistic Director

The Company’s strong fiscal performance in 2014-15, which included an unprecedented operating surplus of nearly $1.8 million is attributed to the significant investments in MCB by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and our Board of Trustees. While there is more we can do to strengthen MCB’s balance sheet, our improved financial position demonstrates the community’s confidence in our direction, illustrating a remarkable philanthropic investment in Miami City Ballet’s vision and mission.

As Miami City Ballet turns 30, the future is bright. We possess a Company of enormous talent and diversity, with an artistic vision that is forward-looking, inclusive, and innovative. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our volunteer leadership, our Board and philanthropic supporters, our audiences and our community partners who choose to make Miami City Ballet a part of their lives.

We look forward to sharing with you the thrilling excitement of this very special anniversary season which lies ahead!

Michael ScolamieroExecutive Director

Susan D. KronickChairman, Board of Trustees

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By the Numbers Total Audience

109,525Attended PerformancesServing 4 Counties

Total Children & Youth Audience

3,235

Total Community Members Served

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Company Tours & AudiencesVancouver, BC, Canada

Feb. 19 - 21, 2015 - 5,204

Ottawa, ON, Canada

March 5 - 7, 2015 - 5,214

Guggenheim Museum, NYC

Jan. 18 - 19, 2015 - 870

Total Audience on Tour

11,288

Number of Countries Represented in the Company & School - 19

Miami - Miami-Dade36,877West Palm Beach - Palm Beach33,820

Ft. Lauderdale - Broward22,988Naples - Collier4,552

Number of Company Performances

Number of Students in MCB School

1,177

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Free Education and Outreach Programming

Number of Free Outreach Programs82

Young Dancer Intensive 60Brazilian Summer Intensive 72MCB Summer Intensive 202Children’s Summer Dance 80School Year Programs 363Community Classes 400

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The remarkable financial performance last season demonstrates strong public support for our programming and long-term vision. Miami City Ballet gratefully acknowledges the tremendous generosity of our donors and audience.

Operating

Ticket Sales & Performance Fees $5,551,728

School Tuition & Fees $1,708,461

Other Income $272,466

Total Revenue $7,532,655

Trustees $2,402,707

Individuals $2,993,924

Foundations & Corporations $2,713,724

Government $901,561

Special Events (Net) $743,309

In-Kind $174,933

Total Operating Support $9,930,158

Total Support & Revenue $17,462,813

Salaries & Fringe Benefits $7,573,894

Production $4,494,259

School $734,988

Marketing & Store $1,189,158

Development & Outreach $400,318

Administration $308,278

Allocated Overhead, Depreciation & Amortization

$811,899

In-Kind $174,933

Total Departmental Expenses $8,113,834

Total Operating Expenses $15,687,728

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Miami City Ballet recorded a record $1.775 million operating surplus in our 2014-15 Season. Ticket revenue continued to grow while fundraising income reached a new record of nearly $10 million. School tuition also showed marked growth and net income for the School increased. With extraordinary support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and The Ford Foundation, combined with significant gifts from Miami City Ballet’s Board, the organization’s balance sheet improved dramatically.

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Dr. Judith RodinPresidentThe Rockefeller Foundation

creating a dynamic platform for unique collaboration and daring invention - and leaving a lasting impact. The extraordinary partnership between choreographer Justin Peck and visual artist Shepard Fairey could only happen at Miami City Ballet, where the street art of Wynwood Walls collides with the classical perfection of Balanchine heritage and the athletic vitality of MCB’s dancers. This is art for the next generation.

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Miami City Ballet is at the forefront of creating dance and educational programming that touches and transforms our evolving national arts and culture landscape

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Miami City Ballet is a treasured asset to the City of Miami Beach - together we are refining our international reputation for exceptional art, attracting South Florida residents and visitors from around the world to experience Miami Beach as a true cultural destination. We are proud to have Miami City Ballet as part of our neighborhood, as a partner and friend, and as a global arts leader based right here, on the sands of Miami Beach!

Gary FarmerCultural Affairs Program ManagerCity of Miami Beach

As an anchor institution on Miami Beach,

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Alberto CarvalhoSuperintendent of SchoolsMiami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is delighted to partner with Miami City Ballet on this year-round dance scholarship program providing access to the highest quality arts education for students of all backgrounds - a program that is unlike any other in Miami-Dade County. I am confident in the transformative and long-term impact this program will have on our young people, reaching deep into our community to touch young lives forever.

Ballet Bus is a truly unique and equalizing initiative for young people in our community.

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as we ushered in a new chapter in the history of MCB’s work both on and off the stage. In one evening, the philanthropic support for the Company’s mission to provide the very best dance and dance education generated a tremendous sense of community, and great Miami pride. Rob and I were honored to celebrate MCB with our most prominent community leaders, underlining our shared commitment to this remarkable company and all 50 outstanding MCB dancers.

Ana-Marie Codina Barlick & Robert Barlick, Jr.Vice Chair, Board of TrusteesGala Chairs, 2015

Miami City Ballet’s 2015 Gala was a landmark event for our community and our Company,

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With Miami City Ballet as a leading factor transforming the arts in Miami and shaping the next generation of dance artists through Miami City Ballet School, the future of the art form is in safe hands. Miami City Ballet School and its programs - serving Miamians of all ages and backgrounds - are key to The Miami Foundation’s ability to achieve our goals of increasing access to the arts, leveraging creativity and fostering diversity in Miami’s growing cultural community.Javier Alberto SotoPresident and CEOThe Miami Foundation

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Natasha GauthierOttawa CitizenMarch 6, 2015

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Miami City Ballet brought a badly needed dose of tropical calor to Ottawa last night, performing a triple bill that showcased the company’s virtuosity, versatility and va-va-voom.

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Miami City Ballet is building inclusivity and opportunity - one young soul at a time. The arts, and ballet in particular, are important drivers of self-worth and self-esteem in young people. Miami City Ballet is a profound example of arts broadening individuals’ horizons and changing the face of classical ballet as we know it.Darren WalkerPresidentThe Ford Foundation

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Miami City Ballet, a jubilant and endearing company, refreshes the eyes and spirit.Alastair MacauleyThe New York TimesMarch 29, 2015

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What better way to celebrate the most magical time of the year than with your friends and family, together enjoying one of the most treasured holiday classics of all time!This past season’s inaugural Nutcracker Magic kids gala provided an opportunity for children and families to experience the thrill of The Nutcracker in a very special and memorable way - including meeting the Sugar Plum Fairy. Introducing our children to the magic of the live performing arts is so vital - they are the future philanthropists, audience members, and dancers who will keep this art form alive. With all proceeds benefitting Miami City Ballet’s education and outreach initiatives, Nutcracker Magic is a holiday tradition that is now part of our family’s celebration, and we hope it will be part of many families’ magical memories for years to come.

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playing a key role in creating exciting and innovative cultural opportunities in Palm Beach County. They help to establish The Palm Beaches as a vibrant tourism destination. Ballet for Young People brings world-class dance directly from the stage into the community, making an impact that will last for generations to come.

Each season, Miami City Ballet brings the very best of ballet to the stage,

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binds us to place, to each other and to them. At the core of our arts community, Miami City Ballet is constantly evolving, finding ways to make our city greater. Presenting a groundbreaking new collaborative work at the Solomon S. Guggenheim Museum in New York was just another example of how Miami City Ballet is moving the art form forward. They are helping to build a community where outstanding art and dance are embedded into the fabric of our cultural identity.

Great art and great artists constantly find ways to make art that touches our souls,

Alberto IbargüenPresident and CEOJohn S. and James L. Knight Foundation

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Each holiday season, Miami City Ballet’s dazzling rendition of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ delights families with its magnificent scenery, elaborate costumes, and enchanting choreography. We are delighted to partner with Miami City Ballet each season to bring this holiday classic to thousands of young people, free of charge.

Earl BosworthDirectorBroward Cultural Division

Miami City Ballet’s diverse artistic programs in Broward appeal to avid ballet fans and newcomers alike, fostering a dynamic cultural environment for both residents and visitors to Broward County.

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our founding board, presidents, and community leaders whose dedication and generosity has brought us to this thrilling moment in our history. Many years ago, we all shared a dream. A vision. Today we honor that dream by celebrating a new vision: the shining future of Miami City Ballet.

Toby Lerner AnsinFounder

The inaugural Chairman’s Luncheon paid tribute to those who have been with us from the very beginning -

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The Company serves as a cultural ambassador for the State of Florida throughout the country and beyond, bringing widespread recognition to our artistic offerings and their tremendous benefits to the state’s economy and diverse communities, underscoring the vital role the arts play in our cultural ecosystem.

Sandy ShaughnessyDivision DirectorFlorida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs

Miami City Ballet represents the artistic heartbeat of Florida.

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Michael SpringDirectorMiami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

The Company’s extraordinary artistry is setting the bar for cultural creativity, excellence and sheer exuberance, providing opportunities for the world’s very best artists to live and work in Miami. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is proud to support Miami City Ballet, an outstanding arts organization that epitomizes the energy, diversity and innovation that is distinguishing our cultural community internationally.

As one of South Florida’s major cultural institutions, Miami City Ballet is at the forefront of developing our reputation as a superb and vibrant center for the future of dance.

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Board of Directors

Board of Trustees

Current as of October 2015

Premier PhilanthropistsCharles Adelman Representative

Ana-Marie Codina Barlick Vice Chairman

Dr. Margaret Eidson Representative

Barbara K. Eroncig Representative

Ron Esserman Treasurer

Bob Gottlieb Representative

Darla Karlton Representative

Susan D. Kronick Chairman

R. Kirk Landon Representative

Lourdes Lopez Artistic Director

Jimmy Morales City of Miami Beach Representative

Rosalind Richter Representative

Mike Schultz Representative

Michael Scolamiero Executive Director

Deborah and Charles Adelman

Nina and William Albert

Anonymous

Stephen and Madeline Anbinder

Edith Andre-Bjork

Toby Lerner Ansin

Ansin Foundation

Edmund N. Ansin

Andrew Lerner Ansin

James Lerner Ansin

Stephanie Lerner Ansin

Frank and Gabriel Armstrong

Georgette and Daniel Azoulay

Ana and Robert Barlick, Jr.

Trish and Dan Bell

Robert S. Benson

Penny and Harold Blumenstein

Robert Breier

Jane Carroll and Leo Arnoboldi

Alicia Celorio

Martha and Bruce Clinton

Margarita and Armando Codina

Nancy Jean Davis

Rosalee and Richard Davison

Millie I. Figueredo and Zeke Delgado

Swanee and Paul DiMare

Christina Dennis and Donald Edmunds

Bobi and Jim Eroncig

Charlene and Ron Esserman

Malka Fingold

Ann and Robert Fromer

Gillian Spreckels Fuller

Mary Cirillo-Goldberg and Jay Goldberg

Robert Gottlieb

Barbara and Fred* Havenick

Michele and Lawrence Herbert

Adelaida Muñiz-Iscoe and Gary Iscoe

Den Jernigan

Darla and John Karlton

Susan D. Kronick and Edward Manno Shumsky

Kinga and Edward Lampert

Pamela Garrison and R. Kirk Landon*

Daniel Lewis

Frayda and George Lindemann

Beth and Jay* Lotspeich

Sondra and David Mack

Eileen and Henry Meudt

Rose Miniaci

Claudia and Steven Perles

Ophelia and Juan Js. Roca

Meryl Rosofksy

Rita E. Stein

Patricia M. Verbeeck

Lynn* and Louis Wolfson, II Foundation

Robin Woodard

Nina AlbertMadeline AnbinderStephen AnbinderEdith Andre-BjorkToby Lerner Ansin Founder

Merill AshleyBob AvianLaura Besvinick, Esq.Jill BraufmanNora BulnesMary Cirillo-GoldbergGeorge CrowleyRosalee DavisonSwanee DiMareMalka FingoldMiriam FlammNeil FlanzraichAnn FromerCarole GigliottiFrancinelee Hand

Michele HerbertLisa HuertasKristi JerniganAna Maria KadreJane KatcherPatricia E. LowryAdelaida Muñiz-IscoeJennifer MyerbergTim NardiRoni OkunCami OnolfoClaudia PerlesJuan Js. Roca M.Ophelia A. RocaDiane E. SiegelSara SolomonAlexander I. TachmesRandi Wolfson AdamoDiana S. C. Zeydel

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Gifts of $25,000 and above

Miami City Ballet salutes the tremendous philanthropy of individuals who make our work possible.

*Deceased

Cover: MCB Dancers Tricia Albertson and Kleber Rebello in Heatscape. Choreography by Justin Peck. Photo © Gene Schiavone.

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