named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Composer-in-Residence Program
Year-long residency for composers to create new works integrating Eastern Asian elements, culminating in world premieres at Ga-Mu and performances by Traveling Sounds ensemble
Ga-Mu Festival
Annual performance festival presenting original dance and music works by Noree Performing Arts, featuring Korean cultural elements and collaborations with guest artists; held in New York City since 2014
Journey of Life with Effort Dynamics Workshop
Laban Movement Analysis-based workshop exploring movement dynamics through dance, storytelling, and writing; open to all experience levels and linked to Ga-Mu performances
Playscape
Annual platform hosting aspiring performing arts groups and individual artists; showcases emerging choreographers and composers in New York City
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Facilitating cross-cultural artistic exchangeFacilitates cultural and artistic exchange between communities in the United States and Korea through collaborative performances, festivals, and programming that highlight diverse artistic traditions and perspectives.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosting annual performing series and festivalsHosts an annual performing series and festivals such as Ga-Mu and Playscape, which bring together artists of diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds to collaborate, present original works, and support emerging artists and ensembles in New York City and beyond.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Producing original dance and music performancesProduces and presents original dance and music performances that integrate Korean traditional performing arts with theatre, ballet, modern dance, and contemporary music, including annual festivals such as Ga-Mu and Playscape. Performances feature works by emerging and established choreographers and composers, often blending cultural themes and experimental forms.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting Laban-based movement workshopsConducts educational workshops using Laban Movement Analysis to explore effort dynamics, personal expression, and storytelling through movement, drawing, and writing, culminating in collaborative performance opportunities with the organization.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$12K
Contributions & grants$4K34%
Program service revenue$8K66%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$11K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
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Net assets$33K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +32.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| YI QUN XU | DIRECTOR | 5 | $2K |
| YOON LEE | DIRECTOR | 5 | $1K |
board members · 2
- EUN SUNG LEE — DIRECTOR
- MATTHEW ZULLO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Alex Burtzos Partner — Composer-in-Residence (2017–2018) collaborating on musical compositions for Noree Performing Arts
- Anna Shapiro Partner — Textiles and Sculptural Art Design Artist collaborating on performance design
- Awaken Dance Theater Partner — Dance company featured in Noree Performing Arts festival from PLAYSCAPE 2017
- Berklee College of Music Partner — Faculty member Paolo Marchettini from Berklee College of Music served on the selection jury for the Composer-in-Residence program.
- Curtis Shields Partner — Lighting Designer for Noree Performing Arts productions
- DANY Studios, Joyce Theater Foundation Partner — Hosted the workshop at DANY Studios, operated by the Joyce Theater Foundation.
- DANY studio by Joyce Theatre Foundation Partner — Hosted the 2014 Ga●Mu festival performance.
- David Pearl Partner — Composer collaborating on movement and music integration
- Ellen Goldman Partner — Choreographer collaborating on exploration of movement and topology
- EunSung Lee Partner — Choreographer collaborating on original works with Noree Performing Arts
- Henry Max MacCall 4th Sun Dance Company Partner — Dance company featured in Noree Performing Arts festival from PLAYSCAPE 2017
- Irene SK Kim Partner — Art Director of Noree and collaborator on visual and performance design
- Korea communities Partner — Engages in cultural, artistic, and educational exchange with communities in Korea.
- Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies Partner — Collaborates with LIMS-certified instructors and draws on faculty affiliated with the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies for workshop instruction.
- Manhattan Movement & Arts Center Partner — Hosted the 2017 Ga●Mu festival performance.
- Poet's Den Theater & Gallery Partner — Hosted the 2015 Ga●Mu festival performance.
- Poet’s Den Theater and Gallery Partner — Hosted a performance event by Noree Performing Arts.
- Rebekka Nodhturft Partner — Selected choreographer featured in Noree Performing Arts festival from PLAYSCAPE 2017
- The Ailey Citigroup Theatre Partner — Venue hosting Noree Performing Arts' GA-MU 2018 festival
- The Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater Partner — Hosted the 2016 Ga●Mu festival performance.
- Traveling Sounds Partner — Chamber music ensemble affiliated with Noree Performing Arts that performs in the organization's concerts and festivals.
- United States communities Partner — Engages in cultural, artistic, and educational exchange with communities in the United States.
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.
- Cultural Exchange Through Collaborative Performancemethodology: cultural-exchange_through_performanceBy producing collaborative performances that integrate U.S.-based artists with Korean cultural traditions, the organization builds sustained cultural, artistic, and educational exchange between communities, because interdisciplinary and cross-cultural co-creation strengthens mutual respect and global social awareness.
- Cultural Fusion as Dialogue Catalystmethodology: cultural_fusion_performanceBy blending traditional Korean performing arts with contemporary forms—including modern dance, new music, theatre, and film—the organization creates performances that foster dialogue between individuals and society, because shared artistic expression transcends cultural and ethnic boundaries to promote mutual understanding and social awareness.
- Somatic and Narrative Integration for Emotional Expressionmethodology: somatic-narrative_integrationBy using Laban Movement Analysis and somatic practices, the organization connects physical movement with inner emotional and psychological states, because embodied exploration supports personal storytelling, emotional articulation, and deeper engagement with social themes in performance.