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THE ARMITAGE FOUNDATION LTD
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133307859 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · armitagegonedance.org
revenue
$44K
expenses
$196K
net assets
$786K
employees
1
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

New York and Colorado based Armitage Foundation and the Armitage Gone! Dance Company encourage, foster and cultivate appreciation of the performing arts through dance; with a focus on increasing collaborative efforts among dancers, choreographers, musicians, filmmakers, artists and scientists in order to produce and present works; to recreate dance pieces and to create new works for presentation; and offer dance classes and workshops for company members and others interested in the art of dance.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Armitage Foundation Ltd supports the performing arts through dance, fostering collaboration among dancers, choreographers, musicians, filmmakers, and scientists. It produces and presents original dance works, recreates existing pieces, and offers dance classes and workshops. Based in New York and Colorado, the organization emphasizes innovation at the intersection of dance, art, science, and new media.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Armitage Gone! Dance
Contemporary dance company producing new works and revivals, performing in New York and internationally until its closure in 2022; focused on innovation at the intersection of dance, art, and science
Dance Classes and Workshops
Instructional programs offered to company members and others interested in dance, including daily company class taught by prominent former dancers
Educational Outreach (K-12)
Education programs offered at Abrons Art Center/Henry Street Settlement to engage younger audiences with contemporary dance
IAmADancerFilms
Production company founded in 2019 creating films by and with dancers, including art films, hybrid documentaries, and installations designed specifically for screen
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 4 activities
    • Develop choreographic works inspired by diverse themes and traditions
      Creates choreography that draws on classical ballet, Amazonian Rainforest shamanistic rituals, and experimental movement techniques involving altered states of consciousness, dreams, and trance, while integrating geometry, rhythm, and off-balance motions to convey emotional and conceptual ideas.
    • Employ dancers and creative staff for performance production
      Pays a roster of 65 dancers a weekly salary and hires designers for costume, set, and lighting design as part of ongoing performance production; also employs cast and crew through IAmADancerFilms for screen-based dance works including art films and hybrid documentaries.
    • Produce and tour original dance performances
      Creates and tours choreographic works, including immersive and thematic productions such as Halloween-themed performances and "Fables on Global Warming," featuring original movement, live foley, and character-driven narratives. The touring ensemble includes up to 12 personnel, including dancers and technical staff.
    • Produce dance films and multimedia installations
      Produces screen-based dance works through IAmADancerFilms, a production company founded in 2019, creating art films, hybrid documentaries, and installations, including a 90-minute feminist, punk-inspired remix of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker with a multigenerational cast from diverse U.S. locations.
  • Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
    • Maintain an archive of Karole Armitage's artistic work
      Preserves and maintains an archive of materials related to Karole Armitage’s career, including papers, photographs, videos, costumes, and artifacts that document her choreographic and production history.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provide public and educational dance programming
      Offers dance classes, workshops, and educational programs for K–12 students at the Abrons Art Center/Henry Street Settlement, alongside public engagement through performances and company-led activities.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$25K57%
Program service revenue$2631%
Investment income$19K42%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$196K
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$801K
Cash$783K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$786K
Liquid reserves48.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • DAVID SALLE — Chairman
  • DOMINIQUE LEVY — Director
  • GIOVANNI SPINELLI ESQ — Secretary
  • LORINDA ASH — Director
  • PETER SPELIOPOULOS — Treasurer
  • RICHARD MASSEY — Director
  • ROBERT L TURNER — Director
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Abrons Art Center/Henry Street Settlement Partner — Hosted the company's K-12 educational programs.
  • Armitage Gone! Dance Company Partner — Collaborative partner in producing and presenting dance works and offering dance education programs.
  • IAmADancer Films Network — Producing organization for the GRRRL Nutcracker film project.
  • La Biennale di Venezia (Venice Biennale) Partner — International festival where Armitage Gone! Dance has performed
  • Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Government — Provided funding support to the company.
  • Montpellier Danse Festival Partner — International festival where Armitage Gone! Dance has performed
  • National Dance Project Government — Provided funding support to the company.
  • National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provided funding support to the company.
  • National Geographic Society Government — Source of inspiration through the work of Wade Davis, Explorer-in-Residence, for choreographic content on shamanistic traditions.
  • New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Provided funding support to the company.
  • New York Live Arts Partner — Venue for presenting performances by Armitage Gone! Dance
  • New York State Council for the Arts Government — Provided funding support to the company.
  • Willy Ninja and the House of Ninja Partner — Collaborated with the company during home seasons and performances in the mid-2000s.
  • the Joyce Theater Partner — Venue for presenting performances by Armitage Gone! Dance
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.

  • Abstract-Expressive Choreography for Spiritual and Existential Exploration
    methodology: abstract_expressionist_dance
    By using non-narrative, abstract movement grounded in principles of transformation, gravity, and dynamic consciousness, the foundation accesses emotional and spiritual dimensions of human experience because metaphorical physicality can convey inner realities more powerfully than literal storytelling.
  • Feminist and Narrative Reimagining in Dance
    methodology: feminist_reinterpretation
    By reinterpreting classical and traditional dance forms through feminist and punk aesthetics, the foundation challenges patriarchal narratives and empowers female agency because disrupting form and content together creates space for new identities and expressions in performance.
  • Full-Time Immersive Rehearsal as Artistic and Cultural Incubator
    methodology: full_time_immersive_rehearsal
    By maintaining a full-time, daily rehearsal culture, the foundation cultivates a shared artistic philosophy and deep integration of physical, intellectual, and spiritual knowledge because sustained collective practice enables dancers to internalize and express complex choreographic ideas more authentically.
  • Interdisciplinary Integration of Art, Science, and Global Cultures
    methodology: science_art_integration
    By fusing scientific concepts, global cultural traditions, and experimental art forms into choreography, the foundation creates performances that translate complex ideas—such as consciousness, climate change, and cultural identity—into visceral, accessible experiences because embodied art can communicate intellectual and spiritual realities more holistically than traditional discourse.