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NEWS: Minnesota Dance Theatre’s Board Updates

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Students at Minnesota Dance Theatre practice at the mirror. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Dance Theatre.

Minnesota Dance Theatre announced today the appointment of six new members of its board of trustees. The new trustees, who will serve 3-year terms, are: Isabella Boylston, Rod Brayman, Dr. David M.Perlman, Georgia Finnegan-Saulitis, Lisa Smith, and Magdalena Maury.

“We are honored to welcome this exemplary list of leaders to Minnesota Dance Theatre whose unmatched expertise, passion for dance education, and strategic planning will be instrumental in furthering the long-term goals of this organization,” says Lauren Post, leader and School Director of Minnesota Dance Theatre. “We’ll work closely together to accelerate the growth and excellence of this landmark dance institution, in addition to advancing important initiatives that drive diversity, access, and community engagement.”

The new Trustees come on the heels of the appointment of Lauren Post last August, as School Director and Leader for Minnesota Dance Theatre. Along with 6 continuing board members (complete list below), they well work with the executive team of Rod Brayman, Georgia Finnegan-Saulitis, and Board chair Suzi Kim Scott.

“This is an extremely exciting time for MDT. Our new trustees bring a deep breadth of experience in various areas of expertise, along with a new expanded  geographical reach for MDT,” Board Chairperson Suzi Kim Scott said. “The programs and training MDT provide are beyond compare, and with the expertise of our new trustees and the leadership of Lauren Post, the future has never been brighter.”

The complete MDT Board of Trustees now comprises:

    • Isabella Boylston, American Ballet Theatre (ABT)
    • Rod Brayman, Phoenix Beverages
    • Erin Gerrits, Rise Modular
    • Siri Kommedahl, Atlassian
    • Magdalena Maury, Mandelstam School
    • Dr. David M. Perlman, MD, University of Minnesota
    • Lauren Post, Minnesota Dance Theatre (MDT)
    • Georgia Finnegan-Saulitis, Afton Press
    • Suzi Kim Scott, SKS Corporate Consulting
    • Lisa Smith, Optum
    • Walter Tambor, MacPhail Center for Music
    • Dana Williams, Delta Air Lines

About MDT

Minnesota Dance Theatre is an acclaimed dance school based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1962, MDT by Loyce Houlton. The highly respected arts organization has consistently pursued high artistic standards, while also working to attract audiences, dancers, and students from all cultural and economic backgrounds. Today, under the tenure of Lauren Post, MDT pursues an ethos of focusing on the whole student, providing dance education that prioritizes both the short and long-term needs of each student.

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