named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Ramp to Paradise
Dance narrative exploring the history and culture of the Paradise Garage, a famed underground Black gay dance club.
Audre Lorde In Motion
Collaborative performance series combining spoken word and dance using the works of Audre Lorde.
PEEKS Works-in-progress
Showcases developing dance works three times a year; free community events aimed at supporting emerging choreographers of color.
Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival
Annual festival presenting established and emerging dance artists in finished works, with sub-categories including Men In Dance, Women In Dance, Color Pointes, and Toenails of Steel & Ruby Red Text.
Toenails of Steel and Ruby Red Text
Innovative program launched in 1995 that fosters collaborations between Black gay choreographers and Black gay writers.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Maintains historical archive of performance materialsPreserves an extensive archive of performance-related materials, including paper documents, photographs, slides, negatives, and video recordings dating back to the 1960s, contributing to dance history research and documentation.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produces and presents dance performances and festivalsProduces original dance programs and annual festivals, including the Souls of Our Feet: People of Color Dance Festival, which showcases established dance artists in larger venues, and PEEKS Works-in-Progress, a free community series that presents developing dance works three times per year.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Supports choreographer and dancer career developmentProvides capacity-building opportunities by fostering collaborations and supporting early-career development for choreographers and dancers, many of whom have gone on to achieve international acclaim.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$48K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$31K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue -17.8%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Alex Smith, Jr. Partner — Featured in photographs alongside organization-affiliated individuals, indicating a professional or artistic association.
- Baba Chuck Davis Partner — Presented as a featured artist early in his career, later overseeing Dance Africa at BAM.
- Bernice Johnson Partner — Featured in a photograph with Larry Phillips, suggesting a collaborative or artistic relationship with individuals linked to the organization.
- Camille A. Brown Partner — Artist given platform to present choreographic work to diverse audiences.
- Dance Theater of Harlem Workshop Ensemble Partner — Featured ensemble given a platform to present and develop choreographic work.
- George Faison Partner — Featured in a photograph with Alex Smith, Jr. and Valerie Simpson, suggesting a professional or artistic relationship with individuals affiliated with the organization.
- Jerome Robbins Dance Division Oral History Project Network — Conducted the oral history interview in partnership with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division Oral History Project.
- Joan Meyers Brown Partner — Featured in photographs with organization-affiliated individuals, indicating a professional or artistic connection.
- Judith Jamison Partner — Featured in photographs with organization-affiliated individuals, suggesting a collaborative or artistic relationship.
- Kyle Abraham Partner — Emerging choreographer supported through presentation opportunities.
- Larry Phillips Partner — Featured in multiple photographs with organization-affiliated individuals, indicating an ongoing artistic or professional association.
- PIX11 Partner — Featured in a televised interview segment highlighting the organization's Black History Month dance performance.
- Rennie Harris Partner — Choreographer provided a stage to showcase skills and innovations in dance.
- Ron K. Brown Partner — Emerging choreographer given opportunity to present work to wider audiences.
- The Alvin Ailey American Dance Center Workshop Partner — Early-career platform provided for workshop participants to share choreographic creations.
- The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Partner — Hosted the oral history interview in collaboration with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division Oral History Project.
- Urban Bush Women Partner — Dance company supported through presentation opportunities during formative years.
- Valerie Simpson Partner — Featured in a photograph with Alex Smith, Jr. and George Faison, indicating an artistic association with individuals connected to the organization.
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-Engaged Artistic Development Through Public Showcasesmethodology: community-engaged artistic developmentBy providing free public access to developing dance works, the organization supports artistic growth and builds community investment, because early-stage exposure encourages iterative feedback and broadens audience ownership of the creative process.
- Cultural Archival Programming to Connect History with Contemporary Observancesmethodology: cultural-archival-programmingBy using archival performances and visual documentation to inform programming, the organization strengthens cultural continuity and public engagement, because linking historical legacies with current celebrations (e.g., PRIDE Month) makes heritage dynamically relevant.
- Identity-Centered Curation for Representation and Cultural Expressionmethodology: identity-centered curationBy centering dance artists of color and curating programming around gender, identity, and cultural expression, the organization fosters representation and deepens community relevance, because visibility in finished works validates marginalized voices and strengthens cultural connection.