named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Dance Technique Video Production
Production of high-fidelity instructional videos capturing historically significant dance techniques, featuring master teachers and professional dancers, with supplementary teaching materials and archival interviews.
Lester Horton Technique Documentation
Comprehensive video documentation of the Lester Horton technique, including warm-up, intermediate, and advanced classes, developed in collaboration with Ana Marie Forsythe and Marjorie Perces.
Martha Graham Legacy Project
Multi-year initiative to document the Martha Graham dance technique through instructional videos at beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels, in collaboration with master Graham teachers and the Martha Graham Center.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Distribution of dance education materials to public school teachersDistributes the Graham Beginning Video to over 450 dance teachers in New York City public middle and high schools and provides master classes and follow-up training to support effective use of instructional video materials in classroom settings.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Performance presentation of Graham technique worksPresents performances of Graham technique-based works, such as "Strikes," performed by intermediate and advanced dancers, contributing to public exposure and appreciation of modern dance.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Public access to dance technique through media sales and streamingOffers digital streaming and DVD sales of instructional dance videos to the public, enabling broad access to preserved Graham and Horton techniques for dancers and enthusiasts worldwide.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Documentation and dissemination of the Lester Horton dance techniqueComprehensively documents the Lester Horton modern dance technique through multi-level instructional videos, including warm-up and advanced exercises, developed over more than ten years in collaboration with Ana Marie Forsythe. Distributes these videos internationally via DVD and digital platforms to dancers and exercise enthusiasts.
- Documentation and preservation of the Martha Graham dance techniqueSystematically documents, analyzes, and preserves the Martha Graham dance technique across beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels through video production in collaboration with former Graham Company dancers and the Martha Graham Center. This includes producing instructional videos that capture foundational and advanced exercises designed by senior Graham artists and educators.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$53K
Contributions & grants$41K77%
Program service revenue$12K23%
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expenses
Total expenses$47K
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balance sheet
Total assets$15K
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Net assets$14K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +116.0%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Alvin Ailey Partner — Collaborated with Alvin Ailey, who emphasized the importance of documenting the Horton technique and supported its preservation.
- Ana Marie Forsythe Partner — Collaborated with Ana Marie Forsythe in the documentation of the Horton technique as part of a published book and video series.
- Ana Marie Forsythe Partner — Collaborated with Dance Spotlight to document the Horton Technique in video format.
- Bella Lewitsky Partner — Received performance contribution and approval from Bella Lewitsky, lead dancer in Horton’s company, for inclusion in the Warm-Up video.
- Marjorie Perces Partner — Collaborated with Marjorie Perces in the documentation of the Horton technique as part of a published book and video series.
- Martha Graham Center Partner — Collaborates with Dance Spotlight on the documentation of the Advanced Level of the Martha Graham technique.
- Martha Graham Company Partner — Commissioned Dance Spotlight to document the Graham technique as part of the Martha Graham Legacy Project.
- Martha Graham Company Partner — Partnered with Dance Spotlight to document the Graham Technique, including input from artistic leadership and educators.
- Miki Orihara Partner — Director and Graham dancer with 27 years of experience, guiding the effort to preserve Graham's technique.
- NYC public middle and high schools Partner — Recipient of donated Graham Beginning Video and master class resources for dance education.
- Paris Opera Ballet School Partner — Used Dance Spotlight's instructional videos in teaching, indicating a practice-based partnership in dance education.
- PayPal Partner — Payment processor for DVD sales
- Susan Kikuchi Partner — Former director of the Martha Graham Ensemble and the Martha Graham School, co-directing the preservation of Graham's technique.
- The Ailey School Partner — Collaborated with Dance Spotlight on the documentation of the Lester Horton technique.
- Vimeo Partner — Platform for unlimited streaming of Dance Spotlight videos
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Preservation Through Fidelity-Based Documentation 48 orgsmethodology: technique_fidelity_through_visual_documentationBy using precise visual and collaborative documentation methods, we preserve the integrity of foundational dance techniques for future teaching and reconstruction, because accurate transmission depends on maintaining technical fidelity across generations.shared approach: Artistic Legacy Transmission →
- Teacher-Centered Dissemination to Expand Access 48 orgsmethodology: teacher-centered_resource_distributionBy equipping public school teachers with video resources and training, we increase equitable access to foundational dance techniques, because teacher capacity-building enables broader and more sustainable exposure to influential dance artists and methods.shared approach: Artistic Legacy Transmission →
- Train-the-Trainer for Sustainable Dissemination 48 orgsmethodology: train-the-trainer_modelBy training students to become teachers, we ensure the long-term survival and spread of dance techniques, because empowering practitioners to teach multiplies reach and embeds preservation into the learning process.shared approach: Artistic Legacy Transmission →