named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Hudson Ballet Theatre Company
Professional dance company presenting high-quality performances, including original works and collaborations, that honor storytelling through classical and contemporary ballet.
Hudson Youth Ballet
Youth ballet training program offering dance education to young dancers in Westchester County, serving as a foundation for professional development and community engagement.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Adult dance training and performance programOffers training and performance opportunities for adult dancers of all experience levels, including those without formal ballet training, through regular Saturday rehearsals and participation in annual productions such as the Nutcracker and Spring Production, with choreography tailored to the group.
- Youth ballet training and performance programProvides dance training and performance opportunities for youth through a structured ballet program, with students from mini through Level V participating in Hudson Ballet Theatre productions in roles scaled to their level, including en pointe roles for advanced levels.
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Accessibility Services for Cultural Programs 1 activity
- Accessible and inclusive dance programmingProvides sensory-friendly performances with adjusted lighting and relaxed audience norms, and ensures access to dance for individuals of all ages and training levels, including BIPOC and underserved communities, as part of its commitment to equity and inclusion.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Annual gala and benefit eventsHosts an annual gala featuring a performance, cocktail hour, and post-performance reception with open bar and dancing, as well as curated benefit performances such as "Voices Transposed: The Refugee Crisis" to support its mission.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Production of innovative, story-driven dance performancesCreates and presents new, original dance works through collaborative artistic processes involving narrative development and community input, performed annually in New York City and Westchester County.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Provision of high-quality dance performancesPresents accessible, high-quality dance performances for audiences in Westchester County, New York, and across the U.S., serving as a cultural resource for the community.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Sale of performance recordingsOffers recorded dance performances for purchase to the public, expanding access to its productions beyond live audiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$149K
Contributions & grants$54K36%
Program service revenue$94K63%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$136K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$14K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +148.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- HEATHER MALLOW — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MCCOY — DIRECTOR
- JENNA HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- JULEN HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- KELLY SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KEMI ADEGOKE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Aaron Ho-Shia Thao Partner — Co-Director of the Adult Division who leads training and creates original choreography.
- Alvin Ailey Theater Partner — Venue hosting HBT's 2026 Annual Gala performance.
- ArtsWestchester Partner — Administers the Statewide Community Regrants Program funding for Hudson Ballet Theatre.
- Beam & Barre Partner — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre, as acknowledged on the organization's website.
- City Center Dance Partner — Collaborates on student leveling, aligning HYB levels with City Center Dance's Pre-Professional Program.
- City Center Dance Partner — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre, as acknowledged on the organization's website.
- City of White Plains Government — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre through the Youth Climate Action Fund.
- Elmhurst Dentista Partner — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre, as acknowledged on the organization's website.
- JCC MetroWest Partner — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre, as acknowledged on the organization's website.
- New York Government — Submits to the jurisdiction of state and federal courts in New York for dispute resolution.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides funding support through the Statewide Community Regrants Program.
- Repertoire Dance Partner — Supports Hudson Ballet Theatre, as acknowledged on the organization's website.
- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Partner — Collaborated with UNHCR on a benefit performance addressing the refugee crisis.
- Westchester County Government — Geographic focus of dance performances and community programming.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Collaborative Storytelling Through Dancemethodology: community-collaborative_storytellingBy co-creating dance works with community members and centering shared narratives, Hudson Ballet Theatre produces performances that honor lived experiences and deepen community ownership of art, because collective authorship strengthens relevance and emotional resonance.
- Inclusive Access Model for Adult and Emerging Artistsmethodology: inclusive_accessBy offering flexible scheduling and level-adaptive choreography, the organization enables adult learners and emerging artists to develop professional dance skills alongside other life commitments, because removing structural barriers increases participation and sustained engagement in ballet training.
- Representation and Identity-Informed Artistic Practicemethodology: representation_through_artBy reflecting diverse identities and lived experiences in its performances and organizational culture, the theatre increases audience and participant connection to ballet, because authentic representation fosters belonging and expands the relevance of classical forms.