irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $53KIN 2024,THE ORGANIZATION HAD 4 ANNUAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDING THE ANNUAL NUTCRACKER, ON CONTACT,AND WESTERN SYMPHONY AND THEIR ANNUAL AS WELL AS THEIR ANNUAL STUDENT SHOWCASE, AS WELL AS AN ADULT STUDENT SHOWCASE.
named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Ballet Dictionary
An online reference guide defining classical ballet terms, used for education and standardization across dance training programs
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 5 activities
- Leads charity-focused dance initiativeLeads the FAITH Dance Project, a professional/student collaboration that holds annual performances and educational programs, with proceeds donated to charities such as the American Lung Association and Autism Speaks.
- Offers private coaching and choreography servicesProvides private one-on-one coaching, instruction, and choreography in ballet and all dance concentrations by appointment for students of various levels.
- Provides classical ballet and dance trainingOffers classical ballet training using the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum, a 9-level program, to students from 18 months through adults, including beginners to pre-professionals, with classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip-hop, ethnic dance, yoga, and Pilates. Training occurs during scheduled class hours Monday through Sunday on Long Island.
- Provides community outreach dance instructionProvides dance, singing, and acting instruction to children who cannot afford or access traditional dance studios through community outreach programs.
- Provides educational materials for dance trainingDistributes educational flashcards on body direction as part of classical ballet training curriculum.
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Martial Arts Instruction and Training 2 activities
- Administers student advancement assessmentsConducts 20-minute individual belt assessments for students as part of level advancement within the training curriculum, including provision of a belt upon successful completion.
- Provides loaner dance attire with return policyOffers loaner white belts to students who forget their required belt, applying a $18 charge if the belt is not returned after class.
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Prepares students for recital performances by choreographing piecesChoreographs and rehearses performance pieces for the annual recital, including "A Dream is a Wish" for junior tap dancers, "Tale as Old as Time" for Level 2/3 ballet students, "Whole New World" for Primary and Level 1 students, and acrobatic dance pieces for junior students.
- Produces original ballet productionsChoreographs and produces original ballet productions such as A Midsummer’s Eve, Fantasia, The Firebird, and the upcoming Ballet’s Greatest Ghost Stories.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Hosts parent observation weeksHosts parent observation weeks twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring, allowing parents to view scheduled class sessions.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides work-study and scholarship fundingCommitted $15,288 to scholarship recipients and $11,340 to work-study recipients for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Hosts annual recitals and performance eventsOrganizes and presents annual recitals such as "A Dream Is A Wish" at Madison Theater at Molloy University, featuring choreographed performances by students across multiple levels and dance styles. Includes ticket sales and in-person, online, or email-based purchasing options. Events have been held annually, including in 2023 and scheduled for 2026.
- Manages recital costume logisticsCollects a $50 per-family deposit and manages costume orders priced between $85 and $130 for the annual recital. Coordinates in-studio fittings where teachers verify proper fit before costumes are sent home.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$273K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$232K85%
Investment income$8K3%
Other revenue$33K
expenses
Total expenses$244K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$99K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$33K
Net assets$66K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ERIN DRENNAN — PRESIDENT
- FREDRIC BRANDENBERGER — TREASURER
- JACKIE DRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- LISA DRENNAN — BOARD MEMBER
- NINA RUDA — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDI KATZMAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Implements the American Ballet Theatre® National Training Curriculum in its ballet instruction.
- Keith Poss Partner — Scholarship fund created in honor of Keith Poss, a community leader and supporter of the school.
- Molloy University Partner — Hosts the annual recital at Madison Theater on its campus.
- Ms Tamara Partner — Point of contact for ticket purchases via email and coordination of payments at the front desk.
- Theatre Playground Partner — Lisa Rudin, Executive Director of Theatre Playground, serves as a teaching artist and choreographer at Integral Ballet.
- facebook.com/integralballet Network — Presence on Facebook platform for outreach and communication
- facebook.com/integralballet Partner — Social media presence linked from website footer.
- facebook.com/integralballet Partner — Social media presence on Facebook
- facebook.com/integralballet Partner — Social media presence on Facebook for community engagement and outreach.
- facebook.com/integralballet Partner — Social media presence on Facebook under the handle @integralballet.
- facebook.com/integralballet Partner — Social media presence used for organizational outreach and communication.
strategies · 5
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.
- Classical Ballet Pedagogy as Holistic Developmentmethodology: classical_ballet_pedagogyBy delivering classical ballet training with emphasis on technique, terminology, historical context, and performance, the school produces disciplined, knowledgeable dancers because structured immersion in a rigorous art form cultivates technical mastery, cognitive engagement, and artistic identity.
- Inclusive Education Through Specialized Instructional Integrationmethodology: inclusive_educationBy incorporating literacy and special education expertise into ballet instruction, the school supports diverse learners and improves accessibility because pedagogical adaptations address varied learning needs within a high-discipline art form.
- Integrated Arts and Wellness for Student Developmentmethodology: integrated-arts-and-wellnessBy integrating classical ballet with yoga and multidisciplinary arts, the school enhances physical resilience, focus, and creative expression because complementary movement practices support holistic growth beyond technical dance skills.
- Progressive Mastery Through Standardized Assessmentmethodology: progressive_assessmentBy requiring students to meet defined technical standards before advancing to the next level, the school produces consistent skill development and reduces knowledge gaps because advancement is tied directly to demonstrated competence rather than age or time served.
- Values-Based Scholarship Selection to Promote Community Culturemethodology: values-based_scholarshipBy selecting scholarship recipients based on personal attributes such as kindness, connection, and community contribution, the school strengthens cultural cohesion and inclusive belonging because non-technical values are rewarded alongside artistic development.