named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Flamenco Workshops
Introductory and thematic workshops designed to build foundational skills and confidence for beginners or returning students.
Ongoing Flamenco Classes
Regularly scheduled classes for adults at various levels, focusing on technique, rhythm, and expression in flamenco dance.
Studio Showcases and Performances
Annual or semi-annual performances featuring student and professional dancers, produced and choreographed by Dionisia García, such as "La Memoria de los Sentidos" and "En un Suspiro..."
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 3 activities
- Flamenco dance instruction for all skill levelsOffers ongoing in-person and online flamenco dance classes for participants of all skill levels, including absolute beginners with no prior dance experience, taught by professional instructor Dionisia Garcia. Classes are held year-round in Manhattan and include foundational technique, physical conditioning, and cultural education about flamenco as an expressive art form.
- Private flamenco lessons and custom group programmingProvides private flamenco dance instruction by appointment for individuals and offers tailored group workshops, lectures, and performances for groups, including those with no prior dance experience.
- Specialized flamenco workshops and short-term programsHosts time-limited workshops such as a four-week Absolute Beginners Workshop and one-day introductory sessions, offered both in-person and live online. These include structured programming like a 4-class weekly series and a 3-hour introduction session, designed to provide accessible entry points into flamenco dance.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Flamenco performances and student recitalsProduces annual flamenco performances, studio showcases of original works, and student recitals that foster community and artistic growth. Events are streamed live via Zoom to expand access and have historically included regular weekly performances at external venues such as Tapería Madrid (2002–2003).
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Safe and accessible studio environmentMaintains a first-floor studio in Manhattan with health and safety features including a custom-built wood dance floor, touchless restroom fixtures, plexiglass dividers, ventilation systems, air conditioning, fans, and HEPA air purifiers. Requires proof of vaccination and mask-wearing per exposure guidelines to ensure a safe environment for dance instruction.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Flamenco education resources and music supportProvides educational materials on flamenco compás patterns, including visual and comparative charts of palos by beat structure, access to a downloadable flamenco-specific metronome, and a free online MIDI rhythm generator. Also shares curated flamenco music recommendations to support student learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$104K
Contributions & grants$8K8%
Program service revenue$96K92%
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expenses
Total expenses$104K
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balance sheet
Total assets$233
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Net assets$-89K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Dionisia Garcia | President Artistic Director | 40 | $38K |
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Andalusia, Spain Partner — Historical and cultural model for multicultural harmony influencing the organization's community values.
- Angel Orensanz Foundation Partner — Hosted a gala reception featuring Flamenco NYC in 2002.
- DANCE/NYC Partner — Received grant funding through DANCE/NYC's Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund.
- Dionisia Garcia Partner — Lead flamenco instructor and artistic director of FLAMENCO NYC INC
- Dionisia Garcia Partner — Professional flamenco dancer and instructor from Spain who leads all classes and private lessons.
- Graf-Martinez Partner — Offers a link to a downloadable flamenco-specific metronome program developed by Graf-Martinez.
- Jewish Community Center Partner — Hosted multiple Flamenco NYC performances and student recitals at its auditorium.
- Khafif.com (Jas's Midi Hand Drum Rhythm Generator) Partner — Shares access to a free online rhythm generator hosted on Khafif.com for generating flamenco compás patterns.
- Metronome Online Partner — Provides a link to an online metronome tool for timing practice in flamenco.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Funding source for the DANCE/NYC Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund which supported Flamenco NYC.
- Original Future Sounds - Sevilla Partner — Recommends music resources from Original Future Sounds - Sevilla for learning and practicing flamenco palos.
- Sufi Books Partner — Hosted collaborative events combining flamenco dance and Persian poetry.
- Tapería Madrid Partner — Venue for weekly Flamenco NYC performances from 2002 to 2003.
- United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Partner — Hosted a private Flamenco NYC performance in 2008.
- Wesleyan University, Center for the Arts Partner — Hosted a Flamenco NYC performance at World Music Hall in 2007.
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.
- Art for Healingmethodology: art-for-healingBy engaging individuals in flamenco dance, music, and theater, we support emotional healing and resilience because artistic expression fosters mind-body integration and provides a nonverbal outlet for processing psychological challenges.
- Creative Potential for Allmethodology: creative-potential-for-allBy providing inclusive and adaptive instruction, we cultivate self-development through the arts because everyone possesses innate creative potential that can be nurtured through accessible, confidence-building artistic experiences.
- Music-Centered Pedagogymethodology: music-centered pedagogyBy teaching flamenco through deep listening and rhythmic analysis, we develop mastery in dance because musicality is foundational to authentic expression and technical precision in flamenco.
- Progressive Skill-Building Curriculummethodology: progressive_skill_buildingBy structuring instruction around a progressive, skill-based curriculum, we enable students of all levels to develop technical proficiency and confidence because foundational training in posture, footwork, and choreography enables long-term engagement and growth.