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DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 132642091 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A630 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · dancetheatreofharlem.org
revenue
$9.1M
expenses
$8.8M
net assets
$26.0M
employees
107
volunteers
20
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM IS A LEADING DANCE INSTITUTION OF UNPARALLELED GLOBAL ACCLAIM, ENCOMPASSING A WORLD-CLASS COMPANY, A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SCHOOL, A LEADING ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM - DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.EACH COMPONENT OF DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM CARRIES A SOLID COMMITMENT TOWARDS ENRICHING THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH THE ARTS. FOUNDED IN 1969 BY ARTHUR MITCHELL AND KAREL SHOOK, DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM WAS CONSIDERED "ONE OF BALLET'S MOST EXCITING UNDERTAKINGS" (THE NEW YORK TIMES, 1971). SHORTLY AFTER THE ASSASSINATION OF THE REVEREND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MITCHELL WAS INSPIRED TO START A SCHOOL THAT WOULD OFFER CHILDREN ESPECIALLY THOSE IN HARLEM, THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HE WAS BORN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT DANCE AND THE ALLIED ARTS. NOW IN ITS FIFTH DECADE, DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM HAS GROWN INTO A MULTICULTURAL DANCE INSTITUTION WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY LEGACY OF PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR

profile · synthesized from sources

Dance Theatre of Harlem is a multicultural dance institution founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook. It operates a professional ballet company, a classical dance school, and community arts education programs. The organization is dedicated to providing access to dance for young people and adults, particularly from underrepresented backgrounds, through training, performances, and outreach initiatives based in Harlem and on national and international tours.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.62M
    SCHOOL - DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM SCHOOL (DTHS) - A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE HISTORIC HARLEM COMMUNITY, OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL DANCE TRAINING FOR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE. DTHS OFFERS AFFORDABLE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS YEAR-ROUND FOR 600 STUDENTS ON AVERAGE. THROUGH AUDITIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE, DTHS GIVES YOUNG ARTISTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY, PARTICIPATE AND EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS, WHICH HELPS TO DEVELOP FOCUS, DISCIPLINE AND CRITICAL REASONING SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR FURTHER EDUCATION AND GROWTH.
  2. #2 $512K
    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - DANCE THEATRE'S NATIONAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH INITIATIVE IS THE EMBODIMENT OF DANCE THEATRE'S COMMITMENT TO INCREASING ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS. BASED UPON THE CONVICTION THAT ARTISTS ARE OUR BEST COMMUNICATORS AND MIRRORS OF OUR SOCIETY, DANCING THROUGH BARRIERS TAKES PLACE IN SCHOOLS AND OTHER CENTERS, WORKING WITH STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO HIGH SCHOOL, AS WELL AS A BROAD RANGE OF ADULTS. DANCE THEATRES PROGRAMS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY. ACTIVITIES RANGE FROM VIDEO ASSEMBLIES, LECTURE-DEMONSTRATIONS, AND MASTER CLASSES TO IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Dance Theatre of Harlem Company
Professional ballet company of 18 racially diverse dancers performing a diverse repertoire, touring nationally and internationally as cultural ambassadors.
Dance Theatre of Harlem School
Professional studio school offering classical ballet and dance training for students ages 3–18, with year-round programs and summer intensives.
Dancing Through Barriers
National education and outreach initiative providing arts education to K–12 students through in-school residencies, lecture-demonstrations, and teacher workshops.
Sunday Matinée Series
Community-centered performances in Harlem featuring the company, school students, and guest artists, fostering local engagement.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 3 activities
    • Delivers arts education and community outreach programs
      Provides arts education programming for K–12 students and adults through the Dancing Through Barriers initiative, fostering worldview, purpose, social responsibility, and self-expression through dance. Offers in-class studies, after-school programs, studio tours, and community-centered performances such as the Sunday Matinee Series in Harlem.
    • Offers summer intensive dance programs
      Hosts summer intensive programs for beginner to advanced dancers ages 8–24, with instruction in ballet, modern, pointe, partnering, jazz, West African dance, yoga, and dance history. Programs range from two to three weeks with flexible enrollment options and include family showings or culminating events.
    • Provides classical ballet and dance training to youth
      Offers year-round affordable dance training in classical ballet and allied arts for children and youth aged 3 to 18 from diverse backgrounds, including Lower School classes on Saturdays and Upper School classes on weeknights. Serves an average of 600 students annually through its professional studio school.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts annual open house and public engagement events
      Hosts an annual open house offering free dance classes, yoga, studio tours, face painting, arts and crafts, refreshments, snacks, and prizes for all ages to engage the broader community in dance and the arts.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Operates a professional multicultural dance company
      Runs a racially diverse professional dance company of 18 artists that performs technically demanding repertory at a high artistic standard, including classical, contemporary, and culturally affirming works. The company tours nationally and internationally as cultural ambassadors and presents performances at major venues such as Lincoln Center, New York City Center, and the National Theatre in Washington D.C.
  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Produces and tours signature theatrical dance productions
      Creates, reconstructs, and tours signature productions such as "Firebird," reimagined in a Caribbean setting with original choreography, music, and design elements. The production has been performed globally since 1982 and was reconstructed in collaboration with the Holder Estate and key artistic leaders.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.10M
Contributions & grants$6.67M73%
Program service revenue$2.17M24%
Investment income$613K7%
Other revenue$-362K
expenses
Total expenses$8.78M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$5.16M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$26.77M
Cash$1.11M
Investments$18.58M
Liabilities$810K
Net assets$25.96M
Liquid reserves26.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANNA COQUILLOT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $238K
ROBERT GARLAND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40 $218K
JEANINE REYNOLDS CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER 40 $195K
MARC MARTIN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $172K
TAI JIMENEZ SCHOOL DIRECTOR 40 $143K
FATIMA JONES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 40 $142K
DERRICK MCBRIDE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ARTISTIC PLANNING 40 $135K
SHARON DUNCAN DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING 40 $131K
board members · 17
  • ACKNEIL MULDROW III — CHAIRMAN
  • ALIYAH LEEKONG — DIRECTOR
  • AZHAR RICHMOND — DIRECTOR
  • BONITA STEWART — DIRECTOR
  • CARMEN PERKINS — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES DESANTIS — DIRECTOR
  • CHINA WHITE — DIRECTOR
  • ERIKA MUNRO — DIRECTOR
  • ISABEL KALLMAN — TREASURER
  • JANICE VICKERS — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN COFSKY — DIRECTOR
  • LESLIE WIMS MORRIS — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • MARTINO MOORE — SECRETARY
  • MOLLY HALL — DIRECTOR
  • PETER SUNG — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD CONSTABLE III — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT SIMPSON — DIRECTOR (THRU JUNE)
relationships · 71

Who they work with

  • Aaron Copland Fund for Music Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Alliance Bernstein Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Alphadyne Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Anonymous (1) Funder — Provides anonymous financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Arnhold Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Arthur Mitchell Partner — Co-founded Dance Theatre of Harlem in 1969.
  • BET Networks Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Ben Vereen Network — Member of the National Advisory Board
  • Bloomberg LP Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Booth Ferris Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Bronx residents Partner — Targeted community group invited to participate in programs and receive special discounts.
  • CIVITAS Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • COFRA Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Chase Partner — Partner organization providing financial literacy information and giveaways at the Dance Theatre of Harlem open house event.
  • Con Edison Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Dance/NYC Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Davis/Dauray Family Fund Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • DuBose & Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Ford Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Funding Provided By Funder — Provides funding for the Sunday Matinee Series.
  • GCM Grosvenor Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • GEICO Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Google Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Henry and Lucy Moses Fund Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Hobson/Lucas Family Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Holder Estate Partner — Collaborated on the reconstruction of the Firebird production.
  • Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • Hyde and Watson Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
  • IQVIA Funder — Provides financial support to Dance Theatre of Harlem
+ 41 more
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.

  • Artists as Communicators in Community Engagement
    methodology: artist-as-communicator
    By deploying artists into schools and communities as societal mirrors and communicators, the organization deepens public engagement with the arts, because direct interaction with artists fosters connection, reflection, and accessibility across age groups and backgrounds.
  • Arts-Integrated Education for Cognitive and Social Development
    methodology: arts-integrated_education
    By using dance as a medium for creative literacy, critical thinking, and social imagination, the organization supports youth development beyond technical skill, because embodied learning fosters cognitive growth and reflection, particularly when combined with structured curricula and access support like scholarships and tuition assistance.
  • Cultural Reimagining and Representation in Classical Ballet
    methodology: cultural_reimagining
    By reinterpreting classical ballet through Caribbean and multicultural contexts and maintaining rigorous artistic standards, the organization expands representation in a historically exclusionary art form, because visibility and cultural relevance increase engagement, equity, and artistic innovation in dance.
  • Holistic Artist Development Through Integrated Training
    methodology: holistic_artist_development
    By combining classical ballet with diverse movement forms, wellness education, and intellectual growth, the organization fosters artistic excellence alongside personal and cognitive development, because disciplined training in a supportive, multicultural environment builds resilient, well-rounded artists capable of success beyond dance.