named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Educational Programs
Workshops, classes, and choreographic opportunities for local and visiting dancers and choreographers, fostering professional development and artistic collaboration.
Nuts and Crackers
Immersive holiday performance co-produced with Creative License, reimagining The Nutcracker with original choreography by guest and local artists. Held at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Offering dance education and workshopsOffers dance workshops, classes, and educational programs for participants of various ages and skill levels, including open auditions for performers aged 5 and up across multiple dance styles such as ballet, modern, hip hop, and jazz.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Producing dance performancesProduces and stages regional dance performances, including original and immersive theatrical works such as Nuts & Crackers and reimagined versions of The Nutcracker, featuring guest and emerging choreographers and involving live audiences in interactive formats like voting for favorite pieces.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Supporting choreographic developmentProvides professional opportunities and platforms for choreographers—including guest, local, visiting, and emerging artists—by commissioning original works, hosting choreographic competitions, and featuring new creations in public performances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$65K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$78K
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balance sheet
Total assets$32K
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Net assets$32K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- BETH FECTEAU — DIRECTOR
- JOHHNY MARTINEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- OWEN SMITH — BOARD MEMBER
- SUZANNE BECZAK — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Creative License Partner — Co-producer of the Nuts and Crackers performance.
- ESYDE Partner — Collaborates with ESYDE, as indicated by a student parent's reference to shared dancers and educational opportunities.
- PayPal Partner — Platform used for processing sponsor donations.
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.
- Audience Engagement Through Participationmethodology: audience_participation_votingBy involving audiences as active participants—such as through voting on choreographed pieces—the organization deepens connection to dance, because participatory experiences increase emotional investment and foster sustained engagement with the art form.
- Immersive Reimagining of Classical Worksmethodology: immersive_reimaginingBy reinterpreting classical dance productions through contemporary choreography and audience engagement, the organization revitalizes tradition, because immersive and modernized formats make dance more accessible and relevant to current audiences.
- Innovative Choreographic Practicemethodology: innovative choreographyBy blending innovative choreography with foundational techniques, the organization evolves dance as an art form, because creative experimentation rooted in tradition generates new expressions and contemporary relevance.
- Integrated Arts Development Modelmethodology: integrated arts developmentBy combining education, performance, and professional development opportunities, the organization advances dance as an evolving art form, because integration across these domains strengthens artistic growth, community connection, and career pathways for dancers and choreographers.