named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dancing with Autism
Dance classes designed for individuals on the autism spectrum to support self-expression, agency, and community engagement
Repertory Licensing
Program offering professional and academic dance companies access to restage seminal works such as "Arms," "Kiss," and "Cloudless"
Rhythm Bath
Immersive performance-installation that invites audience members to move freely through a space of rhythmic movement, sound, and light, designed to be inclusive of neurodiverse participants
Two Person Operating System
Performance-installation collaboration with sculptor Martha Friedman, activating art through choreographed movement in gallery settings
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Creates and performs original choreographic worksDevelops and presents choreography through performances in theaters and festivals across the United States, Europe, and Japan, including at major venues such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Kitchen, and the Kennedy Center. Notable works include "Arms," "Kiss," and "Les Enfants Terribles," which have been performed internationally for decades.
- Produces audience-centered performance-installationsCreates and presents performance-installations such as "Two Person Operating System" and "Rhythm Bath" that integrate dance, sculpture, and audience interaction, allowing participants to freely choose their engagement style. These works have been presented at venues including Princeton University, The Kitchen, and the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, with future performances scheduled through 2026.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Offers dance classes and workshops for adults, including those with autismProvides ongoing dance instruction in technique, repertory, choreography, and collaboration for adults of all levels, with specialized programming for individuals on the autism spectrum. Programs such as "Dance Adventures" and "Dancing with Autism" focus on physical self-expression, agency, and community engagement, developed in collaboration with autism centers.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Provides workshops, master classes, and residenciesOffers customizable educational programming including master classes, collaborative skills intensives, and multi-day workshops for organizations and institutions, delivered through company bookings and residencies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Licenses choreographic works and provides performance support to other organizationsOffers professional and academic dance companies the rights to perform seminal works such as "Arms" and "Kiss," and provides licensed organizations with technical specifications, costuming consultation, archival materials, and performance support. Works have been licensed to Nederlands Dans Theatre, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$112K
Contributions & grants$17K15%
Program service revenue$95K85%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$91K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$79K
Cash$55K
Investments$0
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$66K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -40.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILA HURWITZ | MANAGING DIRECT | 8 | $22K |
board members · 1
- ANDREW BOYNTON — Director
relationships · 60
Who they work with
- Andrea Rosen Gallery Partner — Performance venue for Two Person Operating System in February 2017
- Andrea Rosen Gallery Partner — Presented an iteration of Two Person Operating System in New York City
- Ballet Frankfurt Partner — Commissioned choreographic works from Susan Marshall
- Barnard College Partner — Hosts classes and workshops by Studio Susan Marshall
- Brian Herrera Partner — Collaborated on the project "Rhythm Bath" as part of a team including scientists and theater historians
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Commissioned the company's work for seven seasons.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Commissioned works including Interior with Seven Figures and Fields of View, and hosted U.S. premieres and tours.
- Dance Theater Workshop Partner — Commissioned the company's work.
- Eden Autism Services Partner — Collaborated with Eden Autism Services to co-create dance classes for adults with autism.
- Eden Autism Services Partner — Hosts Dancing with Autism classes by Studio Susan Marshall
- Edinburgh International Festival Partner — Hosted performances by the company.
- Festival International de Nouvelle Danse Partner — Hosted performances by the company in Montreal.
- Frankfurt Ballet Partner — Commissioned the work In Medias Res.
- Hanscher Auditorium at University of Iowa Partner — Commissioned the company's work.
- Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Partner — Performed choreographic works by Susan Marshall
- Hubbard Street Dance Company Partner — Licensed and re-staged works by Susan Marshall & Company.
- Institute on Disabilities Partner — Collaborates with Temple University’s Institute on Disabilities as a producing partner for Rhythm Bath.
- International Festival of Arts and Ideas Partner — Hosted performances by the company in New Haven.
- Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Partner — Commissioned the company's work.
- Jessica Silverman Gallery Partner — Performance venue for Two Person Operating System in July 2019
- Jessica Silverman Gallery Partner — Presented an iteration of Two Person Operating System in San Francisco
- Krannert Center for the Arts Partner — Commissioned the company's work.
- Lila Hurwitz Partner — Managing Director of Studio Susan Marshall
- Los Angeles Festival Partner — Hosted performances by the company.
- Lyon Opera Ballet Partner — Commissioned choreographic works from Susan Marshall
- Lyon Opera Ballet Partner — Commissioned the work Central Figure.
- Martha Friedman Partner — Co-teaches an innovative course on the intersection of sculpture and dance at Princeton University
- Martha Friedman Partner — Collaborating artist who created the sculptural installation activated by the performance
- Mikhail Baryshnikov Partner — Commissioned choreographic works from Susan Marshall
- NY City Center Fall for Dance Festival Partner — Hosted performances by the company.
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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.
- Embodied Abstraction as Transformative Experiencemethodology: choreographic_abstractionBy abstracting everyday gestures and stripping narrative context, the organization elevates movement to create profound sensory and emotional experiences, because this choreographic minimalism allows audiences and participants to project personal meaning and engage more deeply with the physicality of presence.
- Neuroinclusive Dance Engagementmethodology: neuroinclusive_dance_engagementBy designing dance education and performance environments specifically for neurodivergent individuals—particularly those on the autism spectrum—Studio Susan Marshall fosters self-expression, personal agency, and community engagement, because structured, sensory-sensitive movement experiences lower barriers to participation and support embodied authenticity.
- Participatory Performance as Inclusive Practicemethodology: participatory_performanceBy blending performance with participatory social experiences—including dance parties and immersive installations—the organization increases accessibility and audience connection, because shared rhythmic engagement and dynamic pacing accommodate diverse needs and foster collective synchrony.