named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Ellison Ballet Summer Intensive (EBSI)
Summer training program offering advanced instruction and individual attention to dancers seeking to improve their technique and artistry
Preparatory Level
Vaganova-based training program for dancers ages 10-13, providing foundational instruction in classical technique, pointe, contemporary, and character dance
Professional Training Program
Year-round classical ballet training program for serious students, culminating in preparation for professional dance careers
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 3 activities
- Ellison Ballet Summer Intensive (EBSI)Offers an annual summer intensive program in classical ballet that helps dancers understand professional demands and achieve accelerated improvement. The program includes specialized training components such as Pas de Deux and is available through both in-person and video audition processes.
- Preparatory Ballet Training Program for Ages 10–13Provides at least 15 hours per week of classical ballet training through a Preparatory Level program for students ages 10–13, using a Vaganova-based curriculum that includes classical technique, pointe/variations, contemporary, character, and performance training. Classes are conducted at Battery Dance Center and Taylor Dance West in Manhattan.
- Professional Ballet Training Program for Ages 14–21Offers a year-round, full-day classical ballet training program for students aged 14–21 to prepare them for professional dance careers, including rehearsal and performance of classical and contemporary repertoire, work with professional répétiteurs, and audition mentoring with video and resume preparation. The program includes dormitory-style housing for all enrolled full-day students.
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Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
- Recognition of Competition AchievementsRecognizes and promotes achievements of students, teachers, ensembles, and choreographers who have received awards from major international ballet competitions such as the Moscow IBC, USA (Jackson) IBC, Youth America Grand Prix, World Ballet Competition, and Tanzolymp-Berlin.
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Independent and Charter K-12 Schools 1 activity
- Student Support for Academic EducationSupports students' academic development by facilitating enrollment in qualified online high schools that meet New York City and State requirements for high school diploma completion, ensuring full-time ballet students can maintain academic progress.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Website Accessibility ImprovementsInvests in digital accessibility by implementing the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget, regularly scanning the website using UserWay’s Accessibility Scanner, and making ongoing improvements to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.23M
Contributions & grants$41K2%
Program service revenue$2.16M97%
Investment income$26K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.02M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$630K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$787K
Cash$328K
Investments$415K
Liabilities$255K
Net assets$532K
Liquid reserves4.4 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD ELLISON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $158K |
board members · 4
- ARI HOCHBERG — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH WOLSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- HELENE PANGALOS — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN ELEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for Alvin Ailey.
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Edward Ellison has taught at American Ballet Theatre; students coached by Elizabeth Sullivan have received job offers from American Ballet Theatre.
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for American Ballet Theatre.
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Faculty from Ellison Ballet train dancers affiliated with American Ballet Theatre, including Aran Bell, Gisele Bethea, Rachelle di Stasio, and Megan Amanda Ehrlich.
- Birmingham Royal Ballet Partner — Provides training to dancers affiliated with Birmingham Royal Ballet, including Alys Shee.
- Bolshoi Ballet Partner — Provides training to dancers affiliated with Bolshoi Ballet, including Joy Womack.
- Boston Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught at Boston Ballet; Jason Ambrose studied at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and taught at Boston Ballet; Elizabeth Sullivan danced with Boston Ballet.
- Colorado Ballet Partner — Provides training to dancers affiliated with Colorado Ballet, including Ariel Breitman and Robbie Downey.
- Dwight Global Online School Partner — Dwight Global Online School is a partner institution that provides academic education for Ellison Ballet students.
- Dwight Global Online School Partner — Partner organization offering online education for student dancers.
- Dwight Global Online School Partner — Partner school supporting academic education for Ellison Ballet students.
- Dwight Global Online School Partner — Recognized as a partner school to support academic education for enrolled students.
- Edward Ellison Government — Founder and master teacher who developed the organization's intensive study program.
- Houston Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for Houston Ballet.
- Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
- Joffrey Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught at the Joffrey Ballet School; Gaiane Akopian has taught at the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee Program and Summer Intensive.
- Joffrey Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for the school of Joffrey Ballet.
- Laurel Springs Partner — Partner organization providing academic support for dancers.
- Laurel Springs School Partner — Laurel Springs School is a partner institution that provides academic education for Ellison Ballet students.
- Laurel Springs School Partner — Partner school supporting academic education for Ellison Ballet students.
- Laurel Springs School Partner — Recognized as a partner school to support academic education for enrolled students.
- Manhattan Movement & Arts Center Partner — Hosts in-person auditions at its facility located at 248 West 60th Street, New York, NY.
- Metropolitan Opera Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for Metropolitan Opera Ballet.
- Mikhailovsky Ballet Partner — Trains dancers affiliated with Mikhailovsky Ballet, including Adrian Blake Mitchell.
- Paris Opera Ballet Partner — Trains dancers affiliated with Paris Opera Ballet, including Katherine Higgins.
- STEPS on Broadway Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for STEPS on Broadway.
- San Francisco Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught at the San Francisco Ballet School; Jason Ambrose was a faculty member at the San Francisco Ballet School from 2020–2023.
- San Francisco Ballet Partner — Edward Ellison has taught for the school of San Francisco Ballet.
- San Francisco Ballet Partner — Trains dancers affiliated with San Francisco Ballet, including Emily Kadow and Megan Amanda Ehrlich.
- School of American Ballet Partner — Elizabeth Sullivan has taught workshops at the School of American Ballet; students she coaches have trained there.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Equitable Access Through Flexible Audition Pathwaysmethodology: equitable_accessBy offering both in-person and video auditions, the organization increases access to elite training for geographically dispersed applicants, because removing location-based barriers enables broader identification and recruitment of talent regardless of proximity to training centers.
- Holistic Artist Development Modelmethodology: holistic_artist_developmentBy integrating physical, mental, and spiritual development into ballet training, the organization deepens students' artistic understanding and professional fulfillment, because ballet is viewed as a unified practice of scientific precision and poetic expression that transcends technical training alone.
- Live Music Integration for Artistic Developmentmethodology: live_music_integrationBy using live musical accompaniment in training, the organization enhances both technical and artistic development, because real-time musical responsiveness deepens rhythmic precision, musicality, and expressive capacity in dancers.
- Professional Ballet Training Through Vaganova Methodmethodology: vaganova_methodBy using the Vaganova method of ballet training, the organization develops technically precise and artistically expressive dancers, because this methodology integrates logic, inspiration, and systematic progression to build strong classical foundations and prepare students for professional careers.