named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists in Residence
Residency program at Union Street Dance that provides rehearsal space and production support to emerging and established choreographers, culminating in public performances.
Eva Dean Dance Technique and Repertory Instruction
Dance education program teaching Eva Dean’s choreographic style and repertory to students across a range of ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds.
Mentorship for Emerging Female Choreographers
Program providing guidance, rehearsal space, and performance opportunities to support the development of female-identifying choreographers.
Underground Movement
Annual performance series featuring Eva Dean Dance and guest artists, often presented as site-specific works in Brooklyn, supporting choreographic innovation and public engagement.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 3 activities
- Create and perform original choreographic worksCreates and performs original dance works in neo-contemporary style by artistic director Eva Dean, presented at over 25 venues including Gibney Dance, Triskelion Arts, Joyce SoHo, Harlem Stage, and internationally in Japan. Works include stage, film, and site-specific performances such as _Midnight Maze_, _LIQUID SILVER_, and _Hazmat_.
- Develop cross-disciplinary dance collaborationsCreates cross-genre dance works through collaborations with professionals in fields such as neuroscience, architecture, and peace negotiation, integrating diverse perspectives into choreographic practice.
- Mentor emerging female choreographers and self-producing dance companiesOffers mentorship to emerging female choreographers and produces the annual split-bill series inQUAD at Dixon Place, which supports early-career, female-led dance companies in self-producing original work.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Support emerging and independent dance artists through space and residency programsProvides subsidized rehearsal space and studio access to over 100 independent choreographers and dance companies annually in Brooklyn through Union Street Dance, and operated an Artist in Residence program from 2012 to 2024 offering space grants and financial support for the creation and presentation of new works.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Teach dance technique and choreography to diverse learnersProvides instruction in Eva Dean Dance technique and repertory to students of varied ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including master workshops at institutions such as MoMA, Hampshire College, Bennington College, and Hartford Conservatory, and choreographic residencies in public schools and conservatories.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$38K56%
Program service revenue$29K44%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$47K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +35.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVA DEAN | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 32 | $6K |
board members · 3
- ELIZABETH LECKIE — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHERINE MONCEBAIZ — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN DOODY ESQ — BOARD CHAIRMAN
relationships · 42
Who they work with
- Alice Teirstein’s “Young Dancemakers” Partner — Hosted guest artist workshops and choreographic instruction in New York City.
- Aria Roach Partner — Former company dancer with Eva Dean Dance
- B12 Dance Festival Partner — Trained at international dance festival in Berlin.
- Baryshnikov Arts Center Partner — Recipient of residency support from Baryshnikov Arts Center.
- Bennington College Partner — Hosted guest artist workshops and choreographic instruction.
- Brickhouse NYC Partner — Hosted Eva Dean Dance’s guest performance at the _New Day_ event in 2021.
- Cecilia Fontanesi Partner — Guest artist and choreographer collaborating with Eva Dean Dance, with expertise in contemporary and aerial dance, movement analysis, and dance therapy.
- Dance Studio Alliance Partner — Collaborated on the _Moving Forward Together_ performance series in 2023 and 2024.
- Dance Theatre Workshop Partner — Presented Eva Dean's work and provided curatorial collaboration through Family Matters program.
- Dash M. Partner — Dancer collaborates with choreographer Dash M.
- Dixon Place Partner — Hosts the annual inQUAD split-bill series featuring emerging female choreographers mentored by Inclined Dance Project.
- Fractured Atlas Funder — Fiscally sponsors Inclined Dance Project, enabling its operations and programming.
- Hampshire College Partner — Hosted guest artist workshops and choreographic instruction.
- Hana House Partner — Presented choreographic work at venue.
- Hartford Conservatory Dance Partner — Hosted guest artist workshops and choreographic instruction.
- Hill Auditorium Partner — Presented choreographic work at venue.
- Johnny Mathews III Partner — Dancer collaborates with choreographer Johnny Mathews III.
- Kristin Hatleberg Partner — Former company member and guest artist who creates collaborative dance works with Eva Dean Dance.
- LMCC Partner — Recipient of multiple LMCC-supported programs including Swing Space Residency, Creative Engagement, and Arts Center Residency.
- Marcat Sevilla Partner — Trained at dance institution in Spain.
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation Funder — Provided funding through the Late-Stage Creative Stipend for performances in 2021 and 2022.
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation Funder — Received the Mertz Gilmore Creative Grant through Eva Dean Dance.
- Mertz Gilmore Foundation Partner — Supported the performance of new dance works created by EDD’s Artists in Residence at Union Street Dance.
- Mertz-Gilmore Foundation Funder — Funded the Artist in Residence program through the Late-Stage Creative Stipend
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provided grant support for USD’s Subsidized Rehearsal Rental Program for over 20 years.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provides municipal funding support for cultural activities.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided grant support for USD’s Subsidized Rehearsal Rental Program for over 20 years.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides public funding support for arts programming.
- PayPal Partner — Utilizes PayPal as a platform for fundraising campaigns.
- Power Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Presented choreographic work at venue.
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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.
- Artist-Centered Creative Developmentmethodology: artist_support_studio_modelBy maintaining an artist-friendly studio environment, offering residencies, and supporting independent artists through mentorship and collaborative platforms, the organization fosters late-stage creative development and community engagement, because sustained, low-barrier access to space and peer networks enables artistic risk-taking and growth.
- Collaborative and Experimental Choreographic Processmethodology: experimental_choreographic_processBy using collaborative creation, interdisciplinary partnerships, and experimental methods like “set and destroy” and improvisation, the organization enables dancers and artists to deconstruct and personally shape choreography, because this fosters deeper artistic ownership, innovation, and authenticity in performance.
- Cross-Cultural Dance Developmentmethodology: cross-cultural_artistic_engagementBy integrating choreographic creation, education, and audience development through a cross-cultural lens in New York City, the organization advances dance as a global art form and broadens community engagement, because cultural diversity strengthens artistic innovation and inclusion.
- Equity-Integrated Organizational Practicemethodology: systemic_equity_reformBy embedding diversity, inclusion, and equity into hiring, promotion, policy review, and staff well-being, the organization challenges systemic inequity and oppression, because structural reform and intentional practices are necessary to create a just and sustainable artistic environment.
- Immersive and Site-Responsive Choreographymethodology: multisensory_and_site-responsive_choreographyBy incorporating site-specific settings, architectural elements, props, lighting, and sound, the organization creates multisensory dance experiences that explore themes like healing and connection, because environmental and sensory context deepens audience and performer engagement with the work’s emotional and cultural dimensions.