named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Performances and Lecture-Demonstrations
Brings professional dance theater to community centers, libraries, and festivals in NYC and beyond, extending access to culturally underserved audiences
Rod Rodgers Youth Dance Program and Ensemble
School-year and summer intensive program teaching Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Dance-Theater, Hip-Hop, Tap, Composition, Conga Drumming, and West African dance; scholarship-based with low fees and no one turned away for lack of funds
Studio Classes and Workshops
Offers diverse dance and movement classes including Flamenco, Belly Dance, Kung Fu, West African, Ballet, and Afro-Cuban Orishas for adults and youth at the Lower Manhattan studios
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 3 activities
- Deliver community dance education programsOffers multidisciplinary dance classes—including ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, tap, Afro-Cuban, Haitian, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, yoga, and West African dance—to youth and adults of all abilities, with scholarship support and low tuition to ensure accessibility regardless of income or background.
- Operate youth dance and development programRuns the Rod Rodgers Youth Program and Ensemble, established in 2002, offering year-round and summer intensive training in multiple dance forms, creative movement, and choreography, with a focus on holistic development, multicultural awareness, and inclusion of students with special needs and ESL learners.
- Provide arts-integrated education in public schoolsDelivers dance education programs in public schools across all five boroughs of New York City, integrating dance with language literacy and cognitive development, and aligning with NYC Department of Education benchmarks to support academic and artistic growth.
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Experimental Circus and Immersive Theater Production 1 activity
- Collaborate in multimedia and theatrical productionsParticipates in interdisciplinary performances and exhibitions, including multichannel video installations at The Shed, television specials such as WABC-TV’s “Like It Is,” and theatrical stagings such as Ntozake Shange’s “Sassafras, Cypress & Indigo” at The Public Theatre.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Create and perform experimental and jazz ballet worksDevelops and performs original experimental and jazz ballet works that use dance theater as a medium for dramatic social commentary, with choreographic pieces included in major festivals and repertoires of other professional dance companies.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Offer studio rental and rehearsal spaceProvides rental access to professional dance studios, including Studio C on the 5th floor with wood flooring and natural light, for classes, workshops, rehearsals, and other dance-related activities.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Preserve and manage artistic archivesManages archival materials to document and preserve the artistic legacy of the Rod Rodgers Dance Company, ensuring long-term cultural continuity and historical access.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produce lecture-demonstrations and community performancesConducts lecture-demonstration programs and community performances at libraries, festivals, and cultural centers to make dance theater accessible to diverse and underserved audiences, including the creation of signature programs such as "Dance Poems ... Black, Brown, Negro".
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Support inclusion of dancers with disabilitiesChoreographs and performs works in collaboration with disability-inclusive dance companies, such as ZCO/Dance Project, and presents performances at events including the Abilities/Expo and YAI Central Park Challenge to promote accessibility in dance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Tour domestic and international performancesTours professional dance performances across the U.S. and internationally, including cultural exchange initiatives through U.S.I.S., with performances in countries such as Japan, Bermuda, Portugal, Syria, Senegal, Kenya, Nigeria, Zaire, Zambia, and Italy.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2018
revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants$76K38%
Program service revenue$80K40%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$127K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$1K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1K
1 years on record · 2018–2018
relationships · 49
Who they work with
- Adelkis Rigondiaux – Bata and Conga Rumba Drumming Partner — Artist who teaches Afro-Cuban Bata drumming and Rumba at RRDC and uses studio space.
- Allison Armfield Partner — Photographer collaborating with Rod Rodgers Dance Company on visual documentation.
- Anthony Leslie: Equator Studio Partner — Artist/theater company that has used RRDC studio space.
- Arts for All Partner — Teaching artist partner organization where Ms. Kagami teaches dance.
- ArtsConnection Partner — Teaching artist partner organization where Ms. Kagami teaches dance.
- Babacar – Saba Senegalese Dance Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for Senegalese dance.
- Balance Dance Theater Partner — Organization that has used RRDC studio space for rehearsals or performances.
- BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance Partner — Organization that has used RRDC studio space for rehearsals or performances.
- Brian Davis – Mr. Taptastic, Tap Dance Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for tap dance.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Hosted the first Dance Black America Festival, which included works by Rod Rodgers.
- Candace Green Partner — Photographer collaborating with Rod Rodgers Dance Company on visual documentation.
- Candace Green Partner — Photographer contributing images for the Youth Program
- City Stompers – Irish Tap Dance Partner — Organization that uses RRDC studio space for Irish tap dance.
- Corporation of the Collegiate Church Partner — Provides institutional or financial support for the company's ongoing activities.
- FAB Dance Block Partner — Organization that has used RRDC studio space.
- Fourth Arts Block (FAB) Partner — Collaborates with or supports the company's ongoing activities.
- Gabriela Figueroa – Belly Dance Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for belly dance.
- Gilset Mora Amador – Afro-Cuban Partner — Artist who teaches Afro-Cuban Orisha dance classes at RRDC and uses studio space.
- House of Dior Partner — Organization that has used RRDC studio space for rehearsals or performances.
- House of Oricci Partner — Organization that has used RRDC studio space for rehearsals or performances.
- Isabel Estrada – Afro-Cuban Folkloric Partner — Artist who teaches Afro-Cuban folkloric and rumba workshops at RRDC and uses studio space.
- Kayeque – Reggaeton Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for reggaeton.
- Marcio Santos – Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
- Master Zhang Wei Dong – Kung Fu Partner — Artist who teaches Chinese Mixed Martial Arts/Kung Fu classes at RRDC and uses studio space.
- Maya de Silva – Flamenco Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for flamenco.
- Mestre Zumbi – Capoeira Zenzala Partner — Artist who uses RRDC studio space for capoeira.
- Middle Collegiate Church Partner — Longstanding collaboration involving performances, choreography, and participation in church arts ministry events including a CBS Christmas special.
- Middle Collegiate Church Partner — Provides space or institutional support for the company's ongoing activities.
- NY City Council member, Rosie Mendez- District 2 Government — Supports the company's ongoing activities through public funding or sponsorship.
- NY City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provides financial support for the company's ongoing activities.
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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.
- Community-Centered and Inclusive Arts Educationmethodology: community-engaged arts educationBy designing youth and community programs that are accessible, student-centered, and aligned with educational goals, the organization expands engagement with dance theater among under-served and diverse populations because culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive recruitment increase relevance, participation, and long-term artistic engagement.
- Cultural Preservation and Celebration Through Black Dancemethodology: cultural_preservation_through_artBy creating repertoire and programs that celebrate the Black experience and preserve Black dance heritage, the organization affirms cultural identity and advances equity in the arts because representation and historical continuity strengthen community pride and challenge dominant cultural narratives.
- Dance as a Vehicle for Human Development and Cultural Dialoguemethodology: dance-for-human-developmentBy integrating dance with historical and cultural context, the organization stimulates dialogue on culture, society, and Black identity, fostering deeper understanding and connection because embodied art forms make abstract social narratives tangible and emotionally resonant.
- Healing and Social-Emotional Growth Through Communal Movementmethodology: healing-through-movementBy using dance and movement as a communal practice, the organization promotes healing, social and emotional growth, and cultural exchange because shared physical expression in inclusive settings builds trust, reduces isolation, and supports psychological well-being.