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PERIDANCE ENSEMBLE LTD THE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133236256 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE A6CZ · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · peridancecontemporary.org
revenue
$340K
expenses
$330K
net assets
$57K
employees
34
program ratio
53%
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT DANCE EXPRESSION AND TO SUPPORT A CONTEMPORARY BALLET COMPANY THROUGH PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH.

profile · synthesized from sources

Contemporary ballet company based in New York City that creates and performs original choreographic works while advancing public education in dance. The organization presents repertory by its founder Igal Perry and commissions new pieces from diverse choreographers. It engages the public through performances, educational outreach, and community programs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $54K
    IN-KIND DONATIONS: DONATED USE OF FACILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

DanceBreak
Community engagement initiative providing access to dance education and performance for underserved populations
Educational Outreach
Programs connecting the company with schools and community organizations to educate the public about dance
Peridance Contemporary Dance Company Performances
Professional dance performances featuring repertory by Igal Perry and commissioned works by contemporary choreographers, presented in New York City and on tour
Union Square Partnership
Public programming collaboration increasing access to dance in public spaces around Union Square
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
    • Commissioning and supporting choreographic works
      Commissions and presents new works from emerging and established choreographers, having supported over 28 artists in the past decade, and facilitates the creative process through collaboration and restaging of repertory works.
    • Presenting contemporary dance performances
      Produces and performs contemporary dance works, including world premieres, reimagined repertory pieces, and long-standing staples such as Bolero, through local, national, and international tours. The company presents seasonal performances and participates in festivals and public performance series.
  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
    • Delivering arts-in-education and community outreach programs
      Provides dance education programs in schools and underserved communities, including multi-day residencies, masterclasses, lecture demonstrations, and programs such as DanceBreak, reaching over 1,500 children in the Tri-State Area since 2016.
    • Providing professional dance training and mentorship
      Offers daily company classes, open classes for trainees, individualized monthly mentorship from company dancers, and a 10-day summer intensive program featuring technique classes and professional development discussions with faculty and artists.
  • Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
    • Offering public engagement and open dance activities
      Hosts free, all-ages public events including open rehearsals, Q&As, talkbacks, and outdoor dance activities such as those in Union Square’s "Summer in the Square" series to increase access to dance.
  • Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
    • Providing in-kind support for dance education and performances
      Supplies donated facilities and professional services to support dance education and public performances.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Compensating professional dancers and artistic personnel
      Pays dancers and artistic staff for their performance and creative work, with dancer salaries representing the organization’s largest annual expense.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$340K
Contributions & grants$269K79%
Program service revenue$70K21%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$330K
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead41%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$57K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$431
Net assets$57K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
IGAL PERRY CHAIRMAN 10 $20K
board members · 8
  • BARBARA KLINE — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID SPAULDING — TREASURER
  • DEBORA LEVIT — TRUSTEE
  • DEBORAH DAMAST — TRUSTEE
  • JOEY FERNANDEZ — TRUSTEE
  • JUSTIN DILOLLO — TRUSTEE
  • MARCIA TARANTO — SECRETARY
  • MIRIAM DONOHO — PRESIDENT
relationships · 54

Who they work with

  • Alberta Ballet Partner — Company on which Igal Perry set the work Bolero
  • Batsheva Dance Company Partner — Original company for which Bolero was created in 1983
  • Battery Dance Festival Partner — Featured Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in an annual dance festival in New York, NY.
  • Benevity Foundation Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Blackbaud Giving Fund Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Bryant Park Contemporary Dance Series Partner — Featured Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in a public dance series in New York, NY.
  • CAF America Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Colin Heininger Partner — Faculty member teaching contemporary technique and PCDC repertory
  • Companhia de Danca de Lisboa Partner — Company on which Igal Perry set the work Bolero
  • Consulate General of Israel Partner — International cultural partner supporting Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Dance/NYC Partner — Collaborative partner supporting Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Fidelity Investment Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Harkness Foundation Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • Igal Perry Partner — Artistic Director leading instruction in ballet technique and creative process
  • Igal Perry Partner — Founder and Artistic Director of Peridance Contemporary Dance Company
  • Joffrey II Partner — Company for which Twilight was originally commissioned in 2005
  • Jordan Ryder Partner — Faculty member teaching contemporary and creative process
  • Kai Davis Partner — Faculty member teaching ballet technique
  • Kulturfurer Partner — Partnered with Peridance Contemporary Dance Company for performances or cultural exchange in Germany.
  • Manhattan Movement and Arts Center Partner — Collaborated with Peridance Contemporary Dance Company for training or performance activities in New York, NY.
  • Manny Cantor Center Partner — Hosted programs or performances by Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in New York, NY.
  • Maria Barrios Partner — Faculty member teaching ballet technique
  • Matthew Schroeder Partner — Faculty member teaching contemporary technique and creative process
  • Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Government agency providing support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Presented performances by Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in New York, NY.
  • National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • National Philanthropic Trust Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
  • New Asia Chamber Music Society Partner — Provides live string quartet musicians for Dia-Mono-Logues performances
  • New Music USA Funder — Provider of financial support to Peridance Ensemble Ltd The
+ 24 more
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.

  • Art-Integrated Education and Community Engagement
    methodology: arts-education-outreach
    By combining contemporary dance performances with educational outreach and public programming, the organization fosters community engagement and broadens access to the arts, because shared artistic experiences cultivate connection, self-expression, and cultural participation—especially among underserved populations.
  • Dance as Embodied Social Inquiry
    methodology: embodied_exploration_of_social_perception
    By using choreography and live performance to explore subconscious biases, perception, and moments of human connection, the organization generates audience insight and reflection, because embodied artistic experiences make abstract social dynamics tangible and emotionally resonant.
  • Inclusive Artistic Collaboration as Creative Catalyst
    methodology: inclusive-collaboration
    By structuring artistic development around inclusive collaboration across disciplines and diverse contributors, the organization enriches its choreographic output and artistic innovation, because varied perspectives and lived experiences deepen the creative process and broaden cultural resonance.