Committees – CORPS de Ballet International

CORPS de Ballet International

Standing Committees 2023-2024

President’s Council

Chair: Jessica Zeller

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President’s Council

Chair: Jessica Zeller

Members: The committee is made up of the current president, the most immediate past-president, and the president-elect.

Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the organization, committees, and annual conferences. Oversees the nomination, selection, and awarding of all organizational awards and scholarships.

Conference Planning

Chair: Jessica Zeller

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Conference Planning

Chair: Jessica Zeller

Members: Volunteers from the general membership

Works alongside CORPS leadership to plan and execute all aspects of CORPS conferences.

Planning & Development

Chair: David Curwen

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Planning & Development

Chair: David Curwen

Members: All past-presidents and others who are invited by the group; every year the Chair is the immediate past-president.

Analyzes current trends in relation to organizational history as they relate to the mission of the organization. Makes recommendations to the board in support of long-range and strategic planning. Designs, coordinates, and implements development efforts.

Support and Mentoring

Chair: Karen Dearborn and Ilana Goldman

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Support and Mentoring

Chair: Karen Dearborn and Ilana Goldman

Members: Volunteers from the general membership

Aids CORPS members with support towards retention, tenure, promotion, and professional equivalency (when needed) including external evaluations.

Bylaws & Constitution

Chair: Jennifer Weber

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Bylaws & Constitution

Chair: Jennifer Weber

Members: Volunteers from the general membership

Fields inquiries about the CORPS bylaws and constitution, ensures the organization’s adherence to the bylaws and constitution, and prepares board and member approved amendments. Alerts the board of any discrepancies between the bylaws and constitution and maintains the accuracy of the documents.

Nominations & Elections

Chair: Lara Petrin

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Nominations & Elections

Chair: Lara Petrin

Members: Volunteers from the general membership requested ad hoc

Oversees nominations of officers and board members and conducts the elections/voting at annual conferences.

Membership & Outreach

Chair: Tom Vacanti

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Membership & Outreach

Chair: Tom Vacanti

Members: Volunteers from the general membership

Oversees membership, outreach, and external relations. Subcommittees include Membership & Recruitment and External Relations. These subcommittees work closely on initiatives so that all efforts are coordinated. The Membership & Recruitment subcommittee maintains membership rosters, oversees recruitment and retention efforts, and creates a yearly newsletter. The External Relations subcommittee supports connections with other dance organizations, oversees the organization’s social media presence, and makes recommendations to the President’s Council on website updates.

Testimonials

Christine Knoblauch-O’Neal

The best resource for curriculum and pedagogy, publishing and tenure, advanced training and health… Read more “Christine Knoblauch-O’Neal”

Christine Knoblauch-O'Neal

Washington University

Gladysue Hovis

I am a private studio owner, a dance teacher in a Kindergarten to 8th-grade charter school, and an associate member of CORPS de Ballet International. I love this organization and… Read more “Gladysue Hovis”

Gladysue Hovis

Live Oak Dance Center, Aristoi Classical Academy

Francia Russell

What a pleasure it was to have CORPS de Ballet in our studios. We were impressed by the dedication and expertise of the members, the high level of the discussions,… Read more “Francia Russell”

Francia Russell

Pacific Northwest Ballet

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President’s Council

Conference Planning

Planning & Development

Support and Mentoring

Bylaws & Constitution

Nominations & Elections

Membership & Outreach

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