named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
26/27 Season Performances
Annual performance season featuring productions of "Dracula," "The Nutcracker," and "Carmina Burana," presented in Syracuse and toured across New York State and Canada
Open Class with SCB
Weekly open ballet technique classes for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 15+, taught by SCB Artistic Staff at SALTspace in Syracuse, NY
Summer Dance Camps & Intensives
Week-long summer dance programs for children and youth ages 4–18, including Fairytale Dance Camp, Once Upon a Time Camp, Intermediate Intensive, and Advanced Intensive, held at SALTspace in Syracuse, NY
Youth Cast Auditions
Opportunities for young dancers to audition and perform alongside professional company members in productions such as "Dracula" and "The Nutcracker" in Syracuse, NY, Cornwall, ON, and Rutland, VT
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Host open ballet technique classes for intermediate and advanced dancersOffers weekly open ballet classes at SALTspace in Syracuse, NY for dancers aged 15+ at intermediate and advanced levels, focusing on technique refinement and artistry in a professional setting, with a fee of $15 per class paid in advance.
- Offer summer dance camps and intensives for youth and teensProvides age-specific summer programs including Fairytale Dance Camp (ages 4–6), Once Upon a Time Camp (ages 7–9), Intermediate Intensive (ages 10–12), and Advanced Intensive (ages 13+) with training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, conditioning, and repertoire to develop technical and artistic skills.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Organize volunteer engagement across operations and eventsRecruits and deploys volunteers to support performances, rehearsals, administrative tasks, marketing outreach, front-of-house services, and fundraising events, enhancing organizational capacity through community involvement.
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Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produce and perform classical and original ballet productionsProduces and performs world-class ballet productions including annual performances of The Nutcracker and original works such as Dracula and Cinderella, featuring both professional dancers and youth casts. Performances take place in Central New York, Vermont, Canada, and other regional venues.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Provide performance opportunities for local and student dancersOffers performance opportunities in classical and premiere ballet works for local professional, pre-professional, and student dancers, enabling skill development through participation alongside national and international guest artists and within a regional ballet company structure.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$447K
Contributions & grants$311K70%
Program service revenue$132K30%
Investment income$-1K-0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$392K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$222K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash$36K
Investments$0
Liabilities$55K
Net assets$-3K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +18.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYSON DOUGLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $44K |
| MELISSA MINJARES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $11K |
board members · 6
- JAKE CASEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- JENNIFER TIFFT — PRESIDENT
- JON FOX — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY WEICHERT — DIRECTOR
- MERISSA LYNCH — DIRECTOR
- WINNIE NGUYEN — TREASURER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Aultsville Theatre Partner — Venue hosting performances of _Dracula_ and _The Nutcracker_ in Cornwall, ON.
- CNY Arts Partner — Administers regrant funding from both the County of Onondaga and the City of Syracuse to support Syracuse City Ballet’s programs.
- City of Syracuse Government — Provides funding through the Arts & Culture Recovery Fund regrant program.
- Corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to support performances and educational programs.
- County of Onondaga Government — Funds Syracuse City Ballet through its General Operating Support regrant program.
- Kelsey Quinn Photography Partner — Provides photography services for Syracuse City Ballet events or materials
- Marble City School of Dance Partner — Hosts Syracuse City Ballet's youth audition for The Nutcracker in Rutland, VT.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder of Syracuse City Ballet’s programs through state government funding.
- Powell School of Dance Partner — Hosts auditions for Syracuse City Ballet's youth cast in Cornwall, ON.
- SALTspace Partner — Hosts Syracuse City Ballet's open classes at its facility.
- Sarah Badowski Partner — Provides photography services for Syracuse City Ballet events or materials
- Schola Cantorum of Syracuse Partner — Collaborates on the production of Carmina Burana, combining ballet with choral performance.
- Tricia Pompilio Photography Partner — Provides photography services for Syracuse City Ballet events or materials
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.
- Inclusive Artistic Development Through Collaborative Environmentmethodology: inclusive_artistic_developmentBy fostering a collaborative and resource-supported environment, the organization enables artistic growth for dancers of all abilities and backgrounds because inclusion and access to support systems enhance participation and creative expression.
- Professional Artist-Led Training for Holistic Developmentmethodology: professional-artist-led trainingBy using professional company artists and artistic staff to lead training, the organization fosters technical development, confidence, and creative exploration in dancers of all levels because direct exposure to professional practice enhances learning and personal growth.
- Youth Integration into Professional Productions as Apprenticeshipmethodology: apprenticeship_modelBy integrating youth dancers into professional ballet productions through auditions and apprenticeship models, the organization builds performance experience and artistic development because early immersion in professional settings accelerates skill acquisition and career readiness.