Title
Arts Commission “Dance Chicago” Proposal
History
The Arts Commission hosted four “Dance Chicago” performances in past years, but not in the last three or four years. The Arts Commission has had many inquiries as to when Dance Chicago would be presented again.
The Arts Commission is proposing bringing “Dance Chicago” back to Orland Park in the spring of 2012, depending on availability of CSHS Performing Arts Center. The “Dance Chicago” being proposed is a scaled down and less expensive version, which will also include CSHS Orchesis and Pit Orchestra. Sandburg has agreed to allow the Village to use the PAC for a $200 custodial fee. “Dance Chicago” will provide the choreographer and sound and light technicians. The production fee for ‘Dance Chicago” would be $7,000.00. This is essentially the Arts Commission’s budget for the year. The Commission voted to bring back “Dance Chicago” in 2012 and forego the other smaller concerts, and present only no- or low-cost events later in the year.
On January 3, 2012, this item was reviewed and approved by the Parks & Recreation Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
There is $6,856.00 budgeted for Arts Commission concerts and $850.00 budgeted for rental of the Sandburg Performing Arts Center (PAC) in the FY2012 budget. Tickets would be sold at $15.00 per person to help offset the costs. The PAC has a seating capacity of 695 persons. If the event sold out the village would receive $10,425 in revenue.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Arts Commission proposal to present “Dance Chicago” in 2012 and to authorize the payment not to exceed $7,000 to John Schmitz of Dance Chicago for the production.