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CHEVALIER BALLET NEW YORK CITY INC
BRONX, NY · EIN 882946028 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE A99 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · chevalierballet.com
revenue
$66K
expenses
$75K
net assets
$13K
employees
—
program ratio
20%
mission · from form 990

CHEVALIER BALLET NEW YORK CITY INC is formed for the charitable purpose of offering the fine arts of ballet and other forms of dance performances and education to communities such as hospitals, schools and small towns with physical inabilities and/or limited access in the greater New York City area, upstate New York and beyond.

profile · synthesized from sources

Chevalier Ballet is a professional classical dance company based in New York City, founded in 2018 by Artistic Director Sara Knight. The company presents traditional and original ballet performances while expanding access to dance through outreach programs in schools, hospitals, and underserved communities. It also offers training initiatives, including a Professional Trainee Program and Silver Swans classes for adults over 55.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Outreach Workshops and Performances
Free workshops and performances in schools, hospitals, and care facilities in NYC and beyond to increase access to ballet.
Professional Trainee Program (CBPTP)
Three-year program for dancers to experience company life while continuing technical development; includes performance opportunities and housing support.
Repertoire Performances
Stages classical and original ballets such as Giselle, New York Stories, and Beatles Ballet in theaters and community venues.
Silver Swans
Ballet program for adults aged 55+ with no prior dance experience, licensed by the Royal Academy of Dance and offered in NYC.
Summer Intensive Programs
Residential training programs for dancers aged 15+, including locations in Saint-Raphaël, France and New York.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 4 activities
    • Delivering dance education and outreach programs
      Provides ballet instruction and performance opportunities through educational initiatives including workshops and residencies in schools, hospitals, and care facilities across the New York City area, upstate New York, the East Coast, the UK, and Europe. Programs are designed to expand access to ballet for underserved and physically limited communities.
    • Hosting international summer intensive programs
      Conducts an annual summer intensive program in Saint-Raphaël, France, in collaboration with SLK Ballet School, offering training in ballet and other styles, performance opportunities, and cultural immersion for dancers.
    • Offering Silver Swan ballet classes for adults 55+
      Provides accessible ballet instruction for adults over 55 with no prior experience required, as an officially licensed Royal Academy of Dancing Silver Swans program—the first such instructor in New York City. Class offerings are expanding due to demand.
    • Operating a Professional Trainee Program for emerging dancers
      Runs the Chevalier Ballet Professional Trainee Program (CBPTP), a three-year program that immerses young dancers in company life while supporting their technical development and individual growth. The program includes housing for trainees through the Dancers Dorm Theater District and emphasizes dancer well-being and tailored role assignments.
  • Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
    • Producing classical and contemporary ballet performances
      Creates and presents traditional and new ballet works for local, national, and international audiences, including full productions such as Swan Lake, Giselle, The Nutcracker, and original choreography like New York Stories and Beatles Ballet, which features live music. Performances occur at venues such as the Mark O'Donnell Theater in Brooklyn and during tours in the U.S. and Europe.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$34K51%
Program service revenue$29K44%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$75K
Program expenses20%
Admin / overhead80%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$13K
Cash$16K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$13K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -19.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • David Mitnick — Board Director
  • John Knight — Board Director, Treasurer
  • Luan Tsao — Board Director, Secretary
  • Michele David — Board Director
  • Sara Knight — Board Director, President
  • Simon Egerton — Board Director, Compliance
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Ailey City Group Theater Partner — Collaborated on performances of A Dancer's Christmas.
  • Boston Liturgical Dance Ensemble Partner — Co-performs and collaborates with Chevalier Ballet in the ongoing production of "A Dancer's Christmas."
  • Dancers Dorm Theater District Partner — Provides housing for dancers in the Professional Trainee Program.
  • Holme Junior and Infant School Partner — Site for outreach performances and workshops by Chevalier Ballet.
  • John Baer Archive Partner — Collaborates with Chevalier Ballet on the creation of "New York Stories," providing archival photos as inspiration for the ballet.
  • Long Island Ballet Theater Partner — Collaborated on holiday performances of The Nutcracker.
  • Royal Academy of Dance Partner — Collaborates with the Royal Academy of Dance to deliver the Silver Swan program in New York City.
  • SLK Ballet School Partner — Affiliated school collaborating with Chevalier Ballet to host a summer intensive in Saint-Raphaël, France.
  • SLK Ballet School Partner — Collaborates on the French Riviera Summer Intensive program.
  • SLK Ballet School Partner — Collaborates with SLK Ballet School, serving as a training pathway into the CBC trainee program.
  • United Ukrainian Ballet Partner — Invited to stage the international touring production of Swan Lake in 2022.
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.

  • Blended Artistic Repertoire to Expand Relevance and Engagement
    methodology: blended_repertoire
    By combining classical ballet with original contemporary works and culturally grounded narratives, we make dance more accessible and meaningful to diverse audiences, because innovation and historical resonance together broaden appeal and deepen connection.
  • Community Access Through Arts Outreach
    methodology: cultural_access_outreach
    By delivering ballet performances and educational workshops directly to underserved communities — including schools, hospitals, and small towns — we increase cultural equity and engagement, because access barriers are reduced through meeting people where they are.
  • Lifelong Engagement Through Inclusive Dance Education
    methodology: lifelong_dance_education
    By offering accessible ballet instruction tailored to older adults, we promote joy and sustained cultural participation across the lifespan, because age-inclusive programming removes perceived barriers to entry and fosters community well-being.
  • Supportive Training Environment for Holistic Dancer Development
    methodology: supportive-training-environment
    By providing a nurturing, inclusive training environment with individualized role development and residential support, we enhance dancer growth and resilience, because countering high-pressure norms allows for sustainable artistic excellence and personal development.