named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
All-4-1 DANCEPALOOZA
Performance opportunity for students in Levels 3, 4, 5, and 6 with rehearsals beginning in December and performances in March
Boys Class
Specialized dance class designed for boys to explore movement in a physically free environment, building coordination and foundational dance skills
Creative 1
Introductory dance class for children ages 1.5–3 and a participating adult, focusing on bonding, play, stretching, and foundational movement skills
Creative 2
Dance class for children ages 3–4 introducing stretching, jumping, musicality, and foundational dance principles
Level Classes
Progressive dance instruction in ballet and contemporary for students ages 5–18, organized by age and skill level from Level 1 through Level 6
Open Classes
Drop-in or ongoing classes in various styles including hip hop, tap, jazz, acro, and contemporary, available to students of all ages and levels
Seattle City Nutcracker
Annual performance with rehearsals beginning in September and performances in November; open to all dancers at DASSdance
Spring Production
Year-end performance with rehearsals beginning in March and performances in May; participation assumed unless opted out in writing
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Summer dance programsOffers week-long summer dance camps and two 3-week sessions of weekly evening summer classes, culminating in a performance for families. Programs include instruction in multiple dance styles, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and choreography creation.
- Year-round dance education programsProvides ongoing dance classes for students aged 1.5 years through adults in contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, tap, acro, creative dance, and aikido, with instruction running from September to June and registration managed through an online Parent Portal. Offers trial classes and monthly tuition with an annual family registration fee.
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Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
- Annual performance productionsProduces and hosts multiple annual performances including the Seattle City Nutcracker, All-4-1 Dancepalooza, spring productions (such as Alice in Wonderland and Tough Roots), and reimagined classics like Swan Lake Remix, featuring both students and professional company members. Requires mandatory rehearsals and enforces dress codes for participation.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Holiday and community eventsHosts family-friendly holiday events such as the Santa Breakfast Mini Nutcracker, featuring Nutcracker performances, continental breakfast, balloon twisting, photo opportunities with characters, and door prizes, creating inclusive seasonal celebrations for the community.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Original and collaborative dance theater productionsDevelops and presents original dance works such as "forward," "Tough Roots," and "Back to the Rainbow" through collaborative creation between dancers, choreographers, and artists, incorporating multimedia elements like computer-generated music and lighting sculptures. Premieres have been staged in Seattle and New York City.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$296K
Contributions & grants$36K12%
Program service revenue$260K88%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$264K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$158K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$135K
Cash$135K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$135K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL WILKINS | CEO, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 20 | $70K |
| DANIELLE WILKINS | TREASURER AND SECRETARY | 2 | $10K |
board members · 5
- GEORGE KARAFOTIAS — DIRECTOR
- KELLY MORRIS — DIRECTOR
- MARC MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL WINSCH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT LEE — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Broadway Performance Hall Partner — Venue for All-4-1 Dancepalooza featuring youth and professional dance companies.
- Daniel Wilkins Partner — Provided choreography for the dance work "forward".
- Diane von Furstenberg Partner — Collaborated on costume creation for dance productions
- Diane von Furstenberg Partner — Designed costumes for the dance work "forward".
- Erickson Theatre Partner — Hosted the Seattle premiere performance of Tough Roots.
- Historic Washington Hall Partner — Venue hosting DASSdance's Santa Breakfast & Mini-Nutcracker event.
- Jeff Sugg Partner — Award-winning Technical Director and Lighting Designer who collaborated on productions
- Jeff Sugg Partner — Collaborated on lighting design and created a pulsating lighting sculpture for the dance work "forward".
- Kutt'N'Up Partner — Dance group performing African Flowers segment in Seattle City Nutcracker
- Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center Partner — Performance venue and partner organization
- MLK Fame Center Partner — Hosts DASSdance's two studio spaces in the Madison Valley neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
- Museum of Modern Art Partner — Lyle Starr, a collected artist of MoMA, collaborated on DASSdance productions
- Parish Hall Partner — Venue co-hosting DASSdance's Santa Breakfast & Mini-Nutcracker event in Seattle.
- Peninsula Ballet Theatre Partner — Shares company members, including Alyssa-Marie Muña and Phoenix Wilkins, who are performing with both organizations.
- Puget Soundkeeper Alliance Partner — Partnered with DASSdance on community initiatives and received donated proceeds
- Read Across America Partner — Partnered with DASSdance on community initiatives and received donated proceeds
- Real Change Partner — Partnered with DASSdance on community initiatives and received donated proceeds
- Seattle Gilbert and Sullivan Society Partner — Featured DASSdance performers in production of HMS Pinafore
- Seattle Housing Authority Partner — Partnered with DASSdance on community initiatives
- Seattle Public Schools Government — DASSdance follows Seattle Public Schools' decisions on class cancellations due to bad weather.
- Seattle Race Initiative Partner — Partnered with DASSdance on community initiatives
- University Settlement House Partner — Hosted the New York City premiere performances of Tough Roots.
- Washington Hall Partner — Performance venue and partner organization
- Whidbey Island Dance Theater Partner — Collaborates with Dade Glaser, who has worked as a guest artist with the organization since 2011.
- not specified Partner — No named organizational partners mentioned in the document.
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.
- Collaborative and Community-Centered Artistic Co-Creationmethodology: participatory-art-co-creationBy using personal narratives, community input, and collaborative rehearsal processes, the organization creates dance works that reflect lived experiences, because co-creation deepens engagement, authenticity, and emotional resonance for performers and audiences alike.
- Integrated Training and Performance Ecosystemmethodology: integrated_training_and_performanceBy combining a dance school with a professional dance company, the organization provides students with authentic performance experiences alongside seasoned artists, because this integration bridges training and professional practice, enhancing motivation, skill development, and artistic growth.
- Non-Narrative and Science-Inspired Choreographic Expressionmethodology: science-inspired choreographic structureBy structuring dance works around psychological themes and scientific concepts of motion and brain function, the organization creates abstract, momentum-driven performances that explore internal states, because non-literal choreography can convey complex human experiences beyond traditional storytelling.
- Teaching Artist Model with Pipeline Developmentmethodology: teaching_artist_modelBy integrating professional dancers into teaching roles and providing long-term training from childhood, the organization develops young artists and cultivates pathways into professional dance, because sustained exposure to expert mentorship and performance opportunities builds technical mastery and professional readiness.
- Youth and Family Engagement through Multidisciplinary Creative Programmingmethodology: multidisciplinary-creative-engagementBy combining dance instruction with arts and crafts, outdoor play, and family events, the organization fosters holistic creative development and family involvement, because integrating diverse activities sustains engagement, builds confidence, and makes the arts accessible to young participants and their communities.