named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists in Residence
Residency program in Brooklyn and Ireland supporting the development of new choreographic works through dedicated creative time and space
Conditioning for Dancers
Cross-training program designed to build strength, stability, and endurance for working dancers, supporting injury prevention and career longevity
Hivewild Open Class
Advanced contemporary technique class for professional dancers, offered weekly in Brooklyn with a focus on clarity, consent, and accessibility
Hivewild Weekend Workshop
Immersive two-day workshop featuring contemporary technique, Hivewild repertory, and professional development sessions for dancers
with your sweet fragrance
Evening-length dance theater work exploring human relationships and the climate crisis through movement, set design, and sound, premiered at New York Live Arts
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Conduct artist residencies for choreographic developmentUndertakes structured residencies, such as at Carroll Hall in Brooklyn and Shawbrook Creative Space in Ireland, to develop movement vocabulary, character narratives, and choreographic sequences for new dance works.
- Produce and present original dance performancesCreates and stages evening-length and excerpted dance theater works, such as "with your sweet fragrance" and "CanaryBath," in formal venues, site-specific locations, and public festivals to expand audience engagement with dance. Performances integrate choreography, original scores, and thematic storytelling.
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Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
- Host contemporary dance and conditioning classesOffers in-studio and pop-up classes in advanced contemporary technique, repertory, and functional fitness, including strength and endurance training, to support dancers' technical development and injury prevention across seasonal workshops and recurring sessions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develop and release dance-based film projectsProduces movement-based films such as "with you and the quiet between," "A SIGH OF ORIGIN," and "with your sweet fragrance: the daydream" to explore themes of memory, identity, and human connection, distributed through online platforms and public screenings.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$118K
Contributions & grants$111K94%
Program service revenue$7K6%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$45
expenses
Total expenses$113K
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balance sheet
Total assets$37K
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Net assets$37K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +19.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| KATHERINE MAXWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15 | $34K |
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- A Better Jamaica Partner — Presented Hivewild's performance at the Jamaica Dance Festival 2026
- AH Arts Partner — Collaborated with AH Arts to present the dance performance Pathx in conjunction with the Topographies exhibition.
- Alixandra Hornyan Partner — Collaborated with curator Alixandra Hornyan of AH Arts on the Topographies exhibition and related performance programming.
- Arts & Climate Initiative Partner — Community partner for the development and presentation of "with your sweet fragrance"
- BAIRA | MVMNT PHLSPHY Partner — Collaborated on the work "trinity" with choreography and performance by Shaina Branfman Baira and Bryan Strimpel Baira.
- Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC) Partner — Administered funding for PRISM through the Greater New York Arts Development Fund
- Dinner Gallery Partner — Hosted Hivewild's performance at its gallery, garden, and rooftop spaces in New York.
- Dinner Gallery Partner — Presented Pathx at Dinner Gallery (formerly VICTORI + MO) in Brooklyn, NY.
- Earth Matter NY Partner — Community partner for the development and presentation of "with your sweet fragrance"
- Gibney Partner — Provides studio space at the Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center for Hivewild's classes.
- Harlem Grown Partner — Community partner for the development and presentation of "with your sweet fragrance"
- INSITU Site-Specific Dance Festival Partner — Collaborated with INSITU Site-Specific Dance Festival to present dance performances in public parks.
- Lenapehoking People Government — Recognizes that Hivewild operates on the unceded land of the Lenapehoking People.
- Loni Landon Dance Project Partner — Collaborated on the work "fiction three (work in progress)" with choreography by Loni Landon.
- Meadowsweet Partner — Collaborated with Meadowsweet, a Michelin-recognized establishment, in connection with a 2018 performance.
- NOoSPHERE Arts Partner — Collaborating organization on the presentation of excerpts during NYC Climate Week
- New York Live Arts Partner — Presented the performance "with your sweet fragrance" at New York Live Arts.
- New York Live Arts Partner — Venue and presenting organization for the world premiere of "with your sweet fragrance" in September 2025
- Shawbrook Creative Space Partner — Host of artist residencies for the development of "with your sweet fragrance" in Ireland
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.
- Archetypal and Multi-Species Thematic Exploration 72 orgsmethodology: archetypal_and_multi_species_narrativeBy drawing on ancient archetypes and multi-species perspectives, the organization connects human experiences to broader ecological and existential themes, because these frameworks help audiences reflect on interdependence, loss, and planetary responsibility through a mythic and relational lens.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →
- Interdisciplinary and Immersive Storytelling 72 orgsmethodology: immersive_storytellingBy integrating dance with sound, visual art, scenography, and site-specific or immersive staging, the organization creates rich narrative experiences that deepen audience engagement, because multi-sensory and boundary-dissolving formats make abstract themes like connection and climate crisis more affective and memorable.shared approach: Art as Emotional Catalyst →
- Collaborative, Consent-Based Creative Practice 9 orgsmethodology: consent_based_dance_trainingBy grounding dance training and choreographic development in principles of consent, clarity, and collaboration, the organization deepens participant agency and trust, because these values foster psychological safety and inclusivity, enabling more authentic artistic expression and learning.shared approach: Co-Creative Embodiment →
- Embodied Connection as Universal Foundationmethodology: embodied_connectionBy using the shared human experience of embodiment, the organization fosters deeper interpersonal and communal connections, because physical presence and movement are accessible entry points that transcend language and background, promoting inclusivity and mutual understanding.