named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Brooklyn Ballet Incubator
Workshop series for emerging and diverse choreographers to create new works with company dancers in a collaborative, process-focused environment.
Brooklyn Ballet School
Professional dance school offering training for children (ages 3–17) and adults in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, and contemporary, with conservatory and recreational tracks.
Elevate
Free in-school residency program introducing students ages 8–18 in underserved Brooklyn communities to ballet through workshops and performances.
Take Ballet to the Streets
Free outdoor performance series that brings ballet directly to Brooklyn neighborhoods, making dance accessible to broader audiences.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker
A reimagined classical ballet performance that reflects Brooklyn's cultural diversity through multidisciplinary collaboration.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 4 activities
- Deliver in-school dance residency program: ElevateRuns "Elevate," an in-school dance residency program for students ages 8–18 in underserved communities in Brooklyn, providing free performances, workshops, and pop-up events that introduce ballet and integrate community engagement into the company’s artistic direction. The program served nearly 7,000 students in 2024.
- Offer pre-professional training through Conservatory ProgramOffers a Conservatory Training Program for pre-professional dancers ages 13–17, requiring at least four weekly classes and participation in two annual masterclasses in ballet, pointe, modern, contemporary, and jazz to prepare students for professional careers in dance.
- Operate Brooklyn Ballet School for children and adultsOperates a dance school offering high-quality training in ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, composition, and improvisation for students ages 3 to adult, including recreational and pre-professional tracks. Programs include pre-ballet through advanced levels, semester-end performances, and adult classes ranging from beginner to advanced, taught using classical technique and French terminology.
- Provide summer dance programs for youth and adultsOffers summer dance classes and a five-day-a-week summer intensive program for youth ages 10–17, as well as summer classes for children, teens, and adults of all skill levels to develop technique and performance abilities. Also offers evening adult classes at advanced beginner and intermediate levels during the summer.
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Present annual performance season and innovative dance productionsPresents an annual performance season in Brooklyn featuring bold, innovative dance performances that blend classical ballet with contemporary, modern, hip-hop, and world dance forms, including reimagined classics such as The Brooklyn Nutcracker. The company creates a contemporary ballet repertory that revitalizes and re-imagines classical ballet, often integrating original musical scores, LED technology, and collaborative work with diverse artists.
- Support emerging choreographers through Brooklyn Ballet IncubatorOperates the Brooklyn Ballet Incubator, a workshop series that supports emerging and diverse choreographers in developing new repertoire through collaboration with professional dancers and structured creative development opportunities.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Offer low-cost studio rentals and performance opportunitiesProvides rental access to a state-of-the-art, wheelchair-accessible dance studio in Downtown Brooklyn for rehearsals, classes, auditions, and events, with discounted rates for independent choreographers and dance companies to support the broader New York City dance community.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Operate free outdoor performance series: Take Ballet to the StreetsRuns "Take Ballet to the Streets," a free outdoor performance series that expands access to the arts and brings dance beyond the stage to diverse audiences in Brooklyn.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.20M
Contributions & grants$477K40%
Program service revenue$720K60%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.40M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$679K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.10M
Cash$187K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.06M
Net assets$49K
Liquid reserves1.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNN PARKERSON | FOUNDING ART | 40 | $100K |
board members · 13
- ALLEN KRAUS — BOARD DIRECT
- ANNABELLE ZHUNO — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTONIO REYNOSO — BOARD MEMBER
- BRETT CAROSELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA PRUSAK CHIANESE — BOARD MEMBER
- DIARRA K LAMAR MD — CHAIRMAN
- DOUGLAS APPLE — BOARD MEMBER
- ELENA BONIFACIO — BOARD MEMBER
- ELENA LIN — BOARD MEMBER
- GUY DORSAINVIL II — TREASURER
- MEREDITH HUNT — BOARD MEMBER
- MILI SHAH REDDY — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESA SCHIEBER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Breaking Ground Partner — Co-developed and manages The Schermerhorn, where Brooklyn Ballet has its permanent home.
- Brooklyn Academy of Music Partner — Hosted the presentation of the dance work "Unnatural Surrounding" in fall 2022.
- Brooklyn Ballet Network — Proud Member of Brooklyn Ballet network.
- City of Munich Government — Invited Lynn Parkerson for a 12-week artist residency at Villa Waldberta in 2018.
- Entertainment Community Fund Partner — Co-developed and manages The Schermerhorn, where Brooklyn Ballet has its permanent home.
- Interwoven Design Group Partner — Collaborates with Brooklyn Ballet on costume and wearable technology design.
- Lynn Parkerson Government — Artistic Director guiding the company's repertory and creative vision
- Lynn Parkerson Partner — Artistic Director guiding the company's repertory and core aesthetic
- Schamrock Women’s Poetry Festival Partner — Hosted the performance of "Kunst oder Unfall" at White Box Munich following the Villa Waldberta residency.
- Supporters Funder — Financial supporters acknowledged on the website.
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.
- Contemporary Reimagining of Classical Balletmethodology: contemporary_reimagining_of_classical_balletBy fusing classical ballet with contemporary, hip-hop, and world dance forms, we create innovative performances that challenge conventions and broaden relevance, because integrating diverse movement styles makes ballet more accessible and resonant across communities.
- Inclusive Access Through Multidisciplinary Community Engagementmethodology: inclusive_access_through_artistic_juxtapositionBy combining free outdoor performances, interdisciplinary collaborations, and culturally grounded narratives, we expand access to ballet in underserved communities, because embedding dance in local cultural contexts increases engagement and breaks down perceived class and cultural barriers.
- Tripartite Mission Integrationmethodology: tripartite_mission_modelBy aligning artistic accomplishment, education, and community engagement in a single model, we amplify impact across domains, because each pillar reinforces the others—artistic innovation informs education, and community engagement grounds both in local relevance.