named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Bespoke
Customized choreographic development opportunities for selected artists outside the standard Lab Cycle structure
Connect
Program fostering collaboration and networking among choreographers and dance professionals
Female Choreographers of Color in Ballet Lab
Specialized program supporting women of color in ballet choreography through dedicated lab opportunities and resources
Lab Cycle
Residency program providing choreographers with rehearsal space, dancer stipends, and artistic support to develop new dance works in fall, spring, summer, and winter cycles
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 4 activities
- Development of choreography for major theatrical and media productionsChoreographs and develops dance for Broadway musicals, international tours, Disney productions, and streaming platforms, including works such as _Shrek, The Musical_, _Beautiful – The Carole King Musical_, _Frozen_ on Disney Cruise Lines, _Trevor, The Musical_ (on Disney+), and productions at major venues like Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, BAM, The Old Vic, and the Winter Garden Theater in Toronto.
- Expansion of choreographic labs to musical collaboratorsLaunched a weeklong residency program in 2025 for dancemakers and musical collaborators to jointly develop new choreographic works.
- Long-term support for dancemakers' creative developmentHas supported choreographers in developing new choreographic works for over ten years through sustained programming including residencies, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Mentorship programs for emerging choreographers (18+)Connects rising choreographers aged 18 and older with field experts and emerging dancers through one-week mentorship residencies, including private feedback and creative development opportunities with university dancers.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 2 activities
- Residency programs for professional choreographersProvides selected choreographers with a salary, professional dancers, studio space, rehearsal directors, administrative support, media assets, and structured incubation time through in-person and digital residency programs. These residencies support the development of choreographic work for theater, film, and live performance.
- Specialized choreographic residencies for tap dance and disability-led creationOffers dedicated residency programs including the Tap Dance Project and the Disability Led Lab (launched in 2023), which provide choreographers in these communities with professional dancers, studio space, rehearsal directors, administrative support, and media assets to explore and develop their work.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Apprenticeship and mentorship programs for young choreographers (under 18)Offers a customized choreography curriculum, Lab residency, and weekly one-on-one mentorship with resident mentors for choreographers aged 18 and under. The program concludes with a six-week Lab using a professional youth dance company hired by Dance Lab New York.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Choreography symposium and professional conveningsHosts a choreography symposium for movement-makers and creative leaders to discuss the professional dance landscape and sustainable careers in choreography.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- General management and production support for choreographic developmentProvides customized general management services such as budgeting, contracting, payroll administration, studio rental, and casting to support the creation of choreographic work in theater, film, and live performance, including administration of Bespoke Labs for regional, Off-Broadway, and pre-Broadway musicals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$934K
Contributions & grants$817K87%
Program service revenue$79K8%
Investment income$33K4%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$943K
Program expenses73%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising9%
Salaries & benefits$562K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80M
Cash$208K
Investments$806K
Liabilities$737K
Net assets$1.06M
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH PRINCE | VICE PRESIDENT/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $115K |
| JULIA GLAWE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87K |
board members · 8
- COLIN TUREK — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL ARON — CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
- GREER WILLIAMS — SECRETARY
- MEGAN CEREZO — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE HARTLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN KROLL REIDY — BOARD MEMBER
- SUZI DIETZ — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM SUK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 92NY Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been presented.
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Center Partner — Organization where works developed at Dance Lab New York have been produced or presented.
- Ariel Rivka Dance Partner — Organization where works developed at Dance Lab New York have been produced or presented.
- Ayodele Casel Partner — Resident Director of the Tap Dance Project
- BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) Partner — Choreographed performances at this major US arts venue.
- DLNY Alumni Partner — Alumni lead masterclasses for current apprentices and residents.
- Dallas Black Dance Center Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been presented.
- Dance Lab New York Network — THE BROADWAY DANCE LAB INC operates as Dance Lab New York, indicating a unified organizational identity.
- Disney Cruise Lines Partner — Collaborated on the choreography for the adaptation of _Frozen_.
- Disney+ Partner — Platform where works developed at Dance Lab New York have been presented.
- Guthrie Theatre Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been produced.
- Jerron Herman Partner — Resident Director & Choreographer leading the Disability Led Lab
- Lincoln Center Partner — Choreographed performances at this major US arts venue.
- New York City Center Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been presented.
- Paul Taylor Dance Company Partner — Organization where works developed at Dance Lab New York have been produced or presented.
- The Fifth Avenue Theatre Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been produced.
- The Kennedy Center Partner — Choreographed performances at this major US arts venue.
- The Muny Partner — Venue where works incubated by Dance Lab New York have been produced.
- The Old Vic Partner — Choreographed performances at this UK-based theater venue.
- Torya Beard Partner — Resident Director of the Tap Dance Project
- area universities Partner — Collaborates with local universities to provide dancers for choreographic residencies.
strategies · 5
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.
- Choreographer-Centered Incubation Modelmethodology: choreographer-centered modelBy centering choreographers in a fully resourced, low-pressure environment with customized support, the organization enables creative risk-taking and artistic development, because removing production pressure and administrative burdens allows for deeper exploration and innovation in dance-making.
- Development-Phase Resourcing for Underfunded Creationmethodology: development-phase support for commissioned artistsBy providing targeted support during the pre-rehearsal phase of dance creation, the organization addresses a critical funding gap, because early-stage investment enables choreographers to explore ambitious ideas before production pressures and budget constraints limit creative possibilities.
- Equity-Integrated Creative Supportmethodology: disability-centered designBy intentionally centering choreographers with disabilities in its development process, the organization advances both artistic innovation and inclusion, because integrating disability-centered design fosters new aesthetic possibilities and challenges systemic underrepresentation in dance.
- Process-Over-Product Creative Developmentmethodology: process-over-productBy prioritizing the creative process rather than performance outcomes, the organization fosters artistic innovation, because this approach reduces pressure to produce finished works and instead supports experimentation, risk-taking, and long-term choreographic growth.
- Professional Mentorship and Peer-Engaged Developmentmethodology: professional-mentorship modelBy connecting emerging choreographers with working Broadway professionals and peer communities, the organization builds sustainable careers, because hands-on mentorship and collaborative dialogue enhance skill development, professional networks, and artistic resilience.