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DANCES PATRELLE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133468164 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · dancespatrelle.org
revenue
$214K
expenses
$235K
net assets
$38K
employees
0
volunteers
28
program ratio
88%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDING DANCERS WITH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, CONNECTING INTIMATELY WITH THE AUDIENCE AND CONTINUOUSLY REINVENTING DRAMATIC DANCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

DANCES PATRELLE INC is a New York City-based nonprofit ballet company founded in 1988 by choreographer Francis Patrelle. The organization creates original, story-driven ballet productions that blend classical technique with theatrical storytelling, most notably its signature work, The Yorkville Nutcracker. It provides performance opportunities for professional and young dancers while aiming to make dance accessible to diverse audiences.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

The Yorkville Nutcracker
A New York City-centric adaptation of the holiday classic, set on Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1895, featuring professional dancers and young performers.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Creating and presenting original theatrical dance works
      The organization creates and presents original ballets that blend classical technique with theatrical storytelling, emphasizing human experience and intimate audience connection, while providing performance opportunities for professional dancers, emerging artists, and young performers.
  • Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
    • Producing and staging annual ballet performances of "The Yorkville Nutcracker"
      DANCES PATRELLE INC produces and stages the annual ballet production "The Yorkville Nutcracker," a New York City-set adaptation of the holiday classic that has been performed for 30 years, delighting families and introducing children to ballet through a locally rooted, multigenerational storytelling approach.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$214K
Contributions & grants$33K16%
Program service revenue$180K84%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$235K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$38K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANCIS PATRELLE CHAIR 30 $23K
ELIZABETH PORTNOY DIRECTOR 1 $1K
board members · 8
  • ABI STAFFORD LILLO — DIRECTOR
  • ARIEL TAGLE-ROSE — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA PAN — DIRECTOR
  • ELISABETH HALFPAPP — DIRECTOR
  • GRACIELA ESPANA — DIRECTOR
  • JULIET HERNANDEZ-ELI — DIRECTOR
  • MARILENA RUSCICA — DIRECTOR
  • SAMANTHA COHEN — TREASURER
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • Abi Stafford Lillo Partner — President of the Board of Directors, providing leadership and governance oversight.
  • Ballet Academy East Partner — Hosts auditions for The Yorkville Nutcracker at its facility on Third Avenue in New York City.
  • Christopher Charles McDaniel Partner — Artistic Director leading the organization’s creative vision and programming.
  • Francis Patrelle Partner — Founder and artistic leader of Dances Patrelle, whose vision and choreography shaped the organization's mission and repertoire.
  • Francis Patrelle Partner — Founder and source of the organization’s artistic legacy, having established the company in 1988.
  • The Kaye Playhouse Partner — Venue partner hosting performances
  • Trouble Maker: Public Works Partner — Collaborates with Dances Patrelle on community engagement initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Accessible Ballet Innovation
    methodology: accessible_ballet
    By reimagining classical ballet with original productions, urban settings, and inclusive casting, the organization expands access to theatrical dance for diverse audiences and performers, because adapting traditional forms to reflect contemporary local identity increases relevance and participation.
  • Artistic Excellence with Repertoire Development
    methodology: artistic_excellence
    By continuously reinventing dramatic dance and expanding its repertoire, the organization sustains artistic excellence and performer-audience connection, because innovation within the form preserves relevance while maintaining high standards of theatrical dance.
  • Community-Engaged Storytelling Through Dance
    methodology: community-engaged_storytelling
    By using narrative-driven choreography rooted in local culture and inclusive representation, the organization fosters human connection and audience engagement, because stories that reflect community identity and shared experience deepen emotional resonance and accessibility.