named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts-in-Education Residencies
Long-term educational programs including workshops, lecture demonstrations, and classroom residencies that integrate Mexican music, dance, and history into school curricula.
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de los Muertos Musical Adventure
Feature-length theatrical production that educates audiences about Día de los Muertos through a musical narrative following a young girl’s journey to understand her family’s traditions.
Trekking Mexico
Interactive performance introducing audiences to the historical and cultural evolution of Mexican folk traditions through music, dance, and storytelling, designed for schools and theaters.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Delivering educational in-school programs on Mexican folk traditionsProvides in-school performances and educational programs that guide students through a 2000-year chronological exploration of Mexican folk traditions—from Mesoamerican civilizations to the present—designed to be informative, transformative, and engaging. These programs include performances, workshops, and long-term residencies for schools and educational institutions.
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Puppetry and Improv Theater Programs 1 activity
- Producing and touring theatrical performances about Mexican cultureProduces and presents two original theatrical productions—Trekking Mexico and SUGAR SKULL! A Dia de los Muertos Musical Adventure—that explore Mexican cultural traditions through narrative, music, and dance. These performances are delivered annually in dozens of schools, theaters, museums, and community centers across the New York Tri-State area.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$331K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$331K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$318K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash$25K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$25K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER BASIL BOGDANOS | CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $20K |
| ALDA REUTER CORTES ZAMORA | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR/TREASURER | 10 | $10K |
board members · 1
- EDWARD MILLER — SECRETARY
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Follows on Facebook
- Instagram Partner — Follows on Instagram
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Performance venue and cultural institution where Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents programs.
- Museo del Barrio Partner — Performance venue and cultural institution where Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents programs.
- New Jersey State Museum Partner — Performance venue where Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents programs.
- Newark Museum Partner — Performance venue where Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents programs.
- Queens Theater Partner — Performance venue where Mexico Beyond Mariachi presents programs.
- YouTube Partner — Follows on YouTube
strategies · 2
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.
- Arts-Based Cultural Education Through Performancemethodology: arts-based cultural educationBy using live music, dance, and storytelling rooted in authentic Mexican traditions, we engage diverse audiences in cultural education because immersive artistic experiences create visceral, memorable connections that foster understanding and appreciation across age groups and backgrounds.
- Engaged Learning Through Culturally Relevant Pedagogymethodology: engaged-learningBy linking Mexican cultural history to students' everyday experiences and using relatable narratives, we improve learning outcomes because engagement increases when educational content is both entertaining and personally meaningful.