named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Beyond Ballroom
Award-winning in-school program teaching 4th and 5th graders social dance fundamentals and etiquette, including Salsa, Swing, and Tango.
Beyond Broadway
In-school program for kindergarteners through 5th graders teaching jazz and Broadway dance fundamentals with original show music and choreography.
Cavise Talent Team
Award-winning dance competition team for ages 5 and older, offering opportunities for solos, duets, trios, and group routines throughout the year.
Off Center Dance Theatre
Performance and community outreach program for 6th grade and older students, including interactive workshops with mentally and physically challenged children.
Summer Programs
Summer dance intensives and camps for ages 3-18, including preschool, children's, teen, and adult programs with technique classes and performances.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 5 activities
- Conduct community outreach for challenged childrenConducts interactive dance workshops for mentally or physically challenged children as part of its community outreach initiatives.
- Deliver in-school dance programsImplements a 4- to 6-week dance program in elementary schools across White Plains, New Rochelle, and Bedford Central School District, teaching fundamentals of Jazz and Broadway movement. The program includes two 30-minute classes per week, minimizes academic disruption (totaling approximately four hours missed), and concludes with two performances for students, staff, families, and guests.
- Offer summer and specialized dance programsOffers a five-week summer dance program annually from June 29 to July 30, 2026, for students of all ages and levels. Also provides specialized instruction through the Dance Intensive Program, which brings in New York City professionals for twice-weekly rotating classes.
- Operate a dance school for youthProvides ongoing dance education and training for children and youth of all ages and skill levels through regular classes across multiple disciplines, including creative movement for toddlers and structured training for grades 1–8, with up to 16 weekly classes offered. The school is based in a long-standing facility in Westchester and was founded in 1989, modeled after New York City dance institutions.
- Provide private and small-group dance instructionOffers private and semi-private dance instruction for individuals or small groups (fewer than six students), supporting skill development, audition preparation, and choreography. Also provides group classes for six or more students through the Dance At Home program.
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Children's Themed Birthday Parties 1 activity
- Host dance-themed birthday partiesHosts birthday parties centered around dance, including a structured dance class and a culminating performance for parents.
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Virtual Education Continuity Programs 1 activity
- Offer virtual dance classes and performancesProvides live-streamed virtual dance classes via Zoom for students unable to attend in person and delivered virtual dance performances during the pandemic.
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Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produce student dance performancesProduces four annual student showcase performances at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, with scheduled events in May 2026 and May 2027, and hosts additional in-studio performances including a holiday show on December 12, 2025. Weekly parent performances are also held every Thursday at 3:00 PM as part of the children's program.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Rent studio space for dance and theatre useMakes studio rooms available for rent for private instruction, group classes, and dance or theatre rehearsals.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$70%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$9K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$34K
Cash—
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Net assets$34K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -78.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ARCHANGELA RICHARDS — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH CAVISE — PRES/DIRECTOR
- LORI BISCARDI-CAVISE — SECR/DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Bedford Central School District Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program across its schools
- CDC Government — References CDC guidance on masking in indoor spaces to inform facility policies.
- Chopra Foundation Partner — Referenced in a blog post discussing inspiration from Deepak Chopra, founder of the Chopra Foundation.
- Church Street Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- Columbus Avenue School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- Dance Cavise Network — Off Center Dance Theatre is a program within the Dance Cavise organization.
- Dance Cavise Partner — Implements the Beyond Broadway program in schools
- Davis School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- George Washington Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- Joe Cavise Government — Director of Dance Cavise who coordinates the Dance At Home program.
- Mamaroneck Avenue Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- NYC professionals Partner — Professional dancers and instructors from New York City teach twice weekly in the Dance Intensive Program.
- Post Road Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- Ridgeway Elementary School Partner — Hosts the Beyond Ballroom program
- White Plains Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue for annual student showcase performances.
- White Plains Performing Arts Center Partner — Venue for the student showcase in May 2027.
strategies · 5
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 for Social Impact and Community Inclusionmethodology: arts-for-social-impactBy using dance performance and outreach programs, the organization engages at-risk youth and fosters community inclusion, because artistic participation builds belonging and reduces social isolation among marginalized youth.
- Developmental and Creative Foundations in Early Dance Educationmethodology: developmental progressionBy using creative games and early movement activities, the organization teaches foundational dance skills to young children, because play-based and developmentally staged learning supports cognitive, physical, and expressive readiness for formal dance training.
- Performance-Based Engagement Increases Dance Participationmethodology: performance-based pedagogyBy integrating performance opportunities into dance education, the organization increases youth engagement and broadens access to dance, because public展示 motivates sustained participation and makes dance education more inclusive and rewarding.
- Social-Emotional Learning Through Partner Dancemethodology: social-emotional learning through danceBy teaching partner dance that emphasizes mutual leadership and responsive communication, the organization promotes collaboration, emotional awareness, and teamwork, because navigating shared movement goals helps children develop interpersonal skills and emotional regulation.
- Virtual and Integrated Access Models Expand Educational Continuity and Equitymethodology: virtual_instructionBy offering virtual instruction via Zoom and integrating dance into school schedules, the organization ensures continuity of education and consistent participation, because removing logistical and health-related barriers increases accessibility and engagement, especially during disruptions.