irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14KSUMMER CAMP: WE CONDUCTED SUMMER INTENSIVE CAMP WHICH PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES IN DANCE, VOCAL, CHOREOGRAPHY, STRETCH AND REPERTOIRE PERFORMANCE TRAINING. THE STUDENTS LEARNED THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BALLET, AFRICAN, MODERN, HIP-HOP AND VOCAL TECHNIQUES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
AbunDance Elite Training Program
Year-long dance training program requiring full-year commitment, with instruction in ballet, West African, modern, acro, and hip-hop; includes strict uniform and attendance policies
AbunDancers/AbunDemis Ensemble
Performance ensemble for teens focusing on modern dance and ensemble productions under the direction of Paul Gamble
Acro Dance Academy
Specialized acrobatics training program available as an add-on for registered students at $100/month
Summer Intensive Camp
Summer program offering in-depth instruction in dance, vocal techniques, choreography, stretch, and repertoire performance training for students
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 4 activities
- Arts in Education outreach programsDelivers classroom and community-based arts education to underserved areas through the “Dance with AbunDance” program, offering Technique and Choreography classes, Lecture Demonstrations, and curriculum-based residencies in Brooklyn neighborhoods including Clinton Hill and Crown Heights.
- Children’s tiered dance instruction programsOffers age- and skill-based dance training through structured programs: Seed (ages 3–6), Bloom (ages 7–10), and Blossom (ages 11+), with tiered small-group models (Exploratory, Preparatory, Intermediate, Advanced) in Ballet, African, Modern, Hip-Hop, and Acro. Foundational training requires enrollment in Ballet and West African before advancing to Acro/Hip-Hop.
- Pre-professional and audition preparation trainingProvides pre-professional dance instruction in Ballet, African, Modern, Hip-Hop, and choreography, including specialized audition and interview coaching for admission to performing arts schools at middle, high school, and college levels.
- Summer intensive and exchange programsConducts a summer intensive camp covering dance, vocal, choreography, and performance training, and operates an international arts exchange program sending students to Nassau and hosting Bahamian students in Brooklyn for reciprocal weeklong intensives.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Adult dance and wellness programsOffers year-round adult classes in dance and wellness, including weekly open-level dance classes, Aerial Yoga, monthly specialty workshops (e.g., Afro-Beat, Zumba, Salsa), and appointment-based Vinyasa Flow sessions, available in-person and remotely via Zoom.
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Youth Musical Theater Productions 1 activity
- Annual and special performance productionsProduces and stages annual performances including Winter Gala/Student Showcase and June Concert for SEED participants, as well as large-scale original productions such as “The Wiz, AbunDantly,” “Annie, AbunDantly,” “Sister Act, AbunDantly,” and “Us, AbunDantly” at venues like KINGS Theatre, with both in-person and virtual formats.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operation of dedicated dance facilityOperates a fully accessible dance facility at 90 Sullivan Place in Brooklyn, NY, with expanded studio space, HEPA air filtration, sanitation protocols, and cashless payment systems, supporting both in-person and remote instruction.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$175K
Contributions & grants$15K9%
Program service revenue$160K91%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$176K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$385K
Cash$264K
Investments$0
Liabilities$496K
Net assets$-86K
Liquid reserves18.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- KARISMA JAY — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- ONEKA BRYANT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- 4 Bahamian studios Partner — Collaborated on weeklong Summer Arts Intensive in Nassau, Bahamas as part of international exchange program.
- AbunDance Academy of the Arts Network — Member of the AbunDance network of arts programs
- AbunDance Boutique Partner — Official retail outlet for required student uniforms and dance supplies.
- Ballet Tech Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have been accepted into or received scholarships for training programs.
- Broadway Dance Center Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have participated in or advanced to professional training programs.
- Brooklyn Nets Dance Team Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have advanced professionally.
- CDC Government — Follows CDC guidelines for in-person instruction and mask recommendations.
- Dance Theatre of Harlem Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have been accepted into or received scholarships for training programs.
- David Byrne’s American Utopia Partner — Worked as a choreographic apprentice for the Broadway show.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to connect with the community and share updates.
- Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts Partner — Alumna and former student of the school, where she majored in dance.
- Forces of Nature Partner — Performs with Abdel Salaam’s Forces of Nature dance company.
- Howard University Dance Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have received scholarships or advanced to college-level dance programs.
- Hunter College Partner — Graduate of Hunter College with an MFA in Dance and former Undergraduate Faculty Member teaching Dance and Culture.
- Hunter College Dance Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have advanced to college-level dance programs.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to connect with the community and share updates.
- LaGuardia HS Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have been accepted into specialized performing arts programs.
- Les Ballets Bagata Partner — Original member of the international dance company founded by Yousouff Koumbassa.
- Martha Graham School Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have advanced to training programs.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Licensed substitute teacher and coach for students applying to specialized and performing arts schools.
- New York University Partner — Graduate of NYU’s Gallatin School for Individualized Study, where she majored in Pre-Med and the Performing Arts.
- Ronald K. Brown / Evidence Partner — Apprenticed with and performed as a company member for Ronald K. Brown’s Evidence dance company.
- STOMP Partner — Performed with the national and international touring company of STOMP and currently serves as a lead performer in NYC.
- The Ailey School Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have received scholarships or advanced to training programs.
- The Juilliard School Network — Notable affiliation where alumni have received scholarships or advanced to training programs.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Current instructor of West African Dance and other Diasporic dance forms.
- World Health Organization Government — Aligns mask policies with World Health Organization guidelines.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube to share video content and connect with the community.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom platform for remote dance classes during closures or for remote instruction.
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.
- Arts as Healing and Personal Developmentmethodology: arts-as-healingBy using dance and arts as a healing modality, the organization fosters personal growth, confidence, and charisma—especially in shy or young students—because expressive movement serves as a therapeutic tool for emotional and social development.
- Integrated Arts and Wellness Modelmethodology: integrated_arts_and_wellnessBy combining arts programming in dance, theater, music, and vocal with wellness opportunities such as Zumba and Aerial Yoga, the organization promotes sustained community engagement and holistic well-being because integrated offerings meet diverse developmental and health needs.
- Progressive, Foundational Skill Development in Dancemethodology: foundational-skills progressionBy requiring students to build technical and cultural foundations in Ballet and West African dance before advancing to Acro/Hip-Hop, the organization cultivates discipline and cultural grounding because structured progression ensures deeper mastery and respect for form.