named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
@giselle
Original contemporary dance production reimagining the classic ballet Giselle through a modern lens, incorporating themes of social media, mental health, and identity. Premiered in Vancouver in 2019 and presented in New York with support from the CUNY Dance Initiative.
Educational Programming
Youth-focused educational initiatives that accompany theatrical productions, designed to increase awareness and appreciation of contemporary dance and ballet.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Creation of dance films and digital dance contentProduces short dance films and integrates digital technology into dance productions to expand audience engagement, including the creation of the short film "Falling Upward" in collaboration with dancer/filmmaker Scott Fowler and composer Stefan Nazarevich.
- Production and presentation of original contemporary dance worksCreates, produces, and presents original choreographic works by emerging and established artists, including world premieres and reimagined pieces, through annual performance seasons in New York City and Vancouver. Recent productions include "Source Amnesia," "Saudade," "Lost Touch," "Proximity," and "Hungarian Dances," performed at major venues such as Lincoln Center and The Joyce Theater.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Development and delivery of educational outreach and training programsDelivers educational outreach, choreographic mentorship, and youth-focused programming, including the transition of its annual summer intensive into the Ballet Vancouver Summer Intensive, to support the growth of contemporary dance in New York and British Columbia.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organization and presentation of special performances and galasHosts special events including anniversary galas and benefit performances, such as the 20th Anniversary Gala featuring dancers from American Ballet Theatre, National Ballet of Canada, and San Francisco Ballet, and the New York premiere of @giselle in partnership with Dancers Responding to AIDS to support fundraising for social services.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$92K60%
Program service revenue$62K40%
Investment income——
Other revenue$628
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +139.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Beamish | Board Director/Artistic Director | 15 | $5K |
board members · 3
- Joanna Fisher — Board Director
- Larry Henry — Board Director
- Roger Kluge — Board President
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Collaborates with performers and instructors from American Ballet Theatre.
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Provided performing artists for "Solos & Duets," "Hungarian Dances," and the 20th Anniversary Gala
- BC Movement Arts Society Partner — Presented the performance "Source Amnesia" in partnership with BC Movement Arts Society.
- BC Movement Arts Society Partner — Presenting partner for performances of "Source Amnesia"
- BC Movement Arts Society Partner — Presenting partner for the performance of "Source Amnesia"
- Ballet BC Partner — Organization affiliated with choreographer Kirsten Wicklund whose work is featured in the program
- Ballet Edmonton Partner — Collaborated on dance productions
- Ballet Edmonton Partner — Provided performing artists for the 20th Anniversary Gala and "SALT"
- Ballet Kelowna Partner — Collaborated on dance productions
- Ballet Vancouver Partner — Partnered to transition the annual summer intensive into the Ballet Vancouver Summer Intensive.
- Bangkok International Festival Partner — Commissioned a 24-dancer evening to celebrate 50 years of Canadian-Thai political relations
- Brian Webb Dance Company Partner — Presented the world premiere of Source Amnesia in collaboration with the Brian Webb Dance Company.
- CUNY Dance Initiative Network — Residency and performance at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater are part of the CUNY Dance Initiative.
- Canada Council for the Arts Partner — Supported the realization of artistic projects
- Cape Dance Company/South Africa Partner — Collaborated on artistic performances
- Cape Town Opera Partner — Collaborated on artistic productions
- City of Vancouver Government — Member of the Arts & Culture Advisory Committee since 2023
- Compania Nacional de Danza de Mexico Partner — Created choreography for the national dance company
- Consulate General of Canada in New York Partner — Supported the realization of artistic projects
- Dancers Responding to AIDS Partner — Partnered with MOVETHECOMPANY for the New York premiere of @giselle to support fundraising for social services.
- Dutch National/Het Nationale Ballet Junior Company Partner — Collaborated on choreographic work
- English National Ballet Partner — Provided performing artists for "Hungarian Dances" at Lincoln Center
- Flanders Ballet Partner — Organization affiliated with choreographer Kirsten Wicklund whose work is featured in the program
- Hildur Guðnadóttir Partner — Collaborated with composer Hildur Guðnadóttir on the cello score for the performance "Saudade".
- Jacob’s Pillow Partner — World premiered Restless Creature and participated in anniversary performance
- Kidd Pivot Partner — Collaborating organization whose member performs in Beamish's work
- Martha Graham Company Partner — Collaborated with principal dancer Lloyd Knight
- NDT Partner — Organization affiliated with collaborator Scott Fowler on the short film "Falling Upward"
- National Ballet of Canada Partner — Provided performing artists for the 20th Anniversary Gala and "Hungarian Dances"
- Nederlands Dans Theater Partner — Collaborates with performers and instructors from Nederlands Dans Theater.
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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.
- Artistic Inquiry as Critical Reflectionmethodology: artistic_inquiryBy using contemporary dance to investigate themes like memory, truth, and misinformation, the organization fosters critical reflection on information consumption because embodied artistic exploration makes abstract societal issues tangible and personally resonant.
- Collaborative Choreographic Developmentmethodology: collaborative-choreographyBy commissioning original works and integrating emerging and established choreographers through collaborative processes, the organization advances artistic innovation and diversity because diverse creative inputs generate richer, more dynamic contemporary dance expressions.
- Contemporary Reinterpretation of Classical Worksmethodology: contemporary_reinterpretationBy reinterpreting classical ballet through a contemporary lens, the organization examines evolving social dynamics such as gender and relationships because recontextualizing tradition within modern frameworks enables critical dialogue about cultural change.
- Digital Integration in Artistic Expressionmethodology: digital-integration-in-performanceBy integrating digital technology into dance performances, the organization enhances audience engagement and expands artistic expression because digital elements create immersive, multi-sensory experiences that deepen connection to the work.
- Embodied Environmental Narrativemethodology: embodied-environmental-narrativeBy translating environmental crises such as water scarcity into movement-based storytelling, the organization produces visceral understanding of abstract threats because physical performance makes distant or complex issues emotionally immediate and experiential.