named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Black Ballet Discovery Project
National initiative advocating for commissions and opportunities for Black ballet choreographers in leading classical companies
Community of Color Honors Awards
Annual awards program honoring selfless contributors to community and social progress, held during Black History Month
I Love Me a Girls Conference
Youth empowerment program using dance and emotional development to inspire girls and teens
In The Footsteps of Martin: A Conference for Men
Gathering for men of color to discuss personal development, family, and business sustainability
New York Dance Festival
Annual festival co-hosted at Lincoln Center and other venues, featuring dance intensives, performances, and workshops by international artists
Two Black Voices
Research and performance initiative studying Fagan Technique and McLeod Technique at School of American Ballet, supported by NEA
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 2 activities
- Conducts arts education and community enrichment programsProvides educational initiatives including the "Tour on Self-Esteem through Dance" program, which uses dance demonstrations and interactive discussions to promote personal development, family relationships, and student responsibility, alongside performances and historical presentations on Black dance heritage.
- Hosts the New York Dance FestivalOrganizes a two-week international dance festival featuring daily master classes in multiple disciplines, a world-class concert series, panel discussions, and choreographic fellowships, culminating in the "A Day in Dance" Showcase Concert at Lincoln Center. The festival celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2025 and includes both in-person and online components.
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Participates in international dance research and performance forumsEngages in global dance discourse by participating as a featured guest at the World Congress of Dance Research for three consecutive years, presenting dance works and leading McLeod Technique master classes, such as at the Dora Stratou Amphitheater.
- Presents International Stage concert seriesProduces an invitation-only curated concert series showcasing choreographic works by international artists from countries including the United States, Brazil, Canada, and Belgium, promoting cultural exchange through dance. The event has been ongoing for over three decades and moved online in 2019 to expand access.
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Arts Professional Advocacy & Equity Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocates for Black ballet choreographers through the Black Ballet Discovery ProjectRuns the Black Ballet Discovery Project, launched in 2017, to advocate for institutional recognition and expanded opportunities for Black ballet choreographers within leading classical ballet companies.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Hosts Harriet Tubman Freedom Music FestivalProduces an annual festival in Auburn, NY, celebrating Harriet Tubman’s legacy and the theme of freedom through music, including performances of “A Soundtrack for Harriet Tubman” composed by Sean McLeod. The event is part of the New York Dance Festival and has been presented virtually.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Hosts community and cultural celebration eventsOrganizes the Community of Color World Culture Celebration, a statewide event honoring Black history and global cultures, and presents the annual Community of Color Honors Awards during Black History Month to recognize selfless contributors from diverse communities.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Offers inclusive national dance program with McLeod TechniqueOperates a non-audition national dance program that teaches the McLeod Technique—a foundational method designed to support women in overcoming harmful dance training environments and fostering self-assurance—through daily master classes in styles including Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, African dance, and specialized pointe training.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Supports cross-cultural performance collaborationsFosters cross-cultural artistic exchange through collaborative projects such as a performance work with composer Chihsuan Yang that fuses Taiwanese and African American musical and dance heritage, supported by New Music USA and the National Parks Arts Foundation.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Administers awards and scholarship programsEstablishes recognition programs including the Carmen De Lavallade Awards to honor contributions to dance and personal development, and awards $22,000 in scholarships annually to students from the Auburn Enlarged City School District to participate in the New York Dance Festival.
- Conducts research on Black-created dance techniquesLeads scholarly research and in-studio workshops comparing Black-created dance techniques, including the McLeod Technique and Fagan Technique, supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and conducted in collaboration with institutions such as the School of American Ballet and the School of American Ballet.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$199K
Contributions & grants$66K33%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$132K
expenses
Total expenses$196K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$122K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$251
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-32K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -0.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 8
- ANNIE HUBBEN — DIRECTOR
- DEVON MCLEOD — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY LIVINGSTON — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE BETH WIEGAND — DIRECTOR
- JERAMI KIPP — DIRECTOR
- LORIENNE BEALS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS WARFIELD — DIRECTOR
- TIFFANY LAWRENCE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- Adamantia Angeli Partner — Collaborates with Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre on the World Congress of Dance Research.
- Auburn Enlarged City School District Partner — Partnered to provide scholarships for students to attend the New York Dance Festival.
- Carmen De Lavallade Partner — Mentor to Sean McLeod and honoree whose legacy is recognized through the Carmen De Lavallade Awards established by KDT.
- Carmen De Lavallade Awards Partner — Partner in the Carmen De Lavallade Awards initiative
- Cayuga Community College Partner — Partnered to expand artistic programming, including teaching the McLeod Technique and hosting dance intensives.
- Cayuga County Arts Council Government — Funding partner through the New York Council on the Arts Decentralization Program for "The Power of Dance" initiative.
- Chauntée D Andrews Partner — Lifelong collaborator with KDT, recipient of the Carmen De Lavallade Award, and Artistic Director influenced by NYIDE mentorship.
- Delphics International Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre
- Dr. Alkis Raftis Partner — Collaborates with Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre on the World Congress of Dance Research.
- Eleni Kouki Partner — Collaborates with Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre on the World Congress of Dance Research.
- Gregory Livingston Partner — Foundational member of KDT and long-term collaborator as Executive Faculty of the New York Dance Festival.
- Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival Partner — Collaborates with the Harriet Tubman Freedom Music Festival as part of the New York Dance Festival programming.
- International Association of Blacks in Dance Network — Participated in the Collaborative Health Initiative launched by the organization in partnership with the Mellon Foundation and Non-Profit Finance Fund.
- International Association of Blacks in Dance Network — Presenting partner for the Black Ballet Discovery Project and venue for national advocacy efforts.
- International Association of Blacks in Dance Partner — Presented at the organization's 35th annual conference.
- Jonathan Stafford Partner — Partner at Lincoln Center, facilitating the hosting of the New York Dance Festival
- Kristen B Model Coaching Partner — Partner organization for "The Courage to Dream: Industry Day," focusing on modeling, auditioning, and personal development using McLeod Technique.
- Lincoln Center Partner — Venue partner for the 35th "A Day in Dance" Concert.
- Lula Washington Dance Theatre Partner — Hosted the "Two Black Voices" scholarly project in collaboration with KALEIDOSCOPE DANCE THEATRE INC.
- Mellon Foundation Government — Partnered through the Collaborative Health Initiative to support organizational health and equity in dance.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provided financial support for the "Two Black Voices" scholarly comparative analysis project.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provided support for a year-long research initiative on Black-created dance techniques.
- National Endowment of Arts Funder — Supporter of the "Two Black Voices" research and performance project on Black dance techniques.
- National Parks Arts Foundation Funder — Supported the cross-cultural collaboration between Sean McLeod and Chihsuan Yang, promoting innovative work in music and dance.
- National Parks Arts Foundation Partner — Partner organization working with Kaleidoscope Dance Theatre
- National Parks Arts Foundation Partner — Supporter of "A Tale of Two Lands: From Formosa to New York," fostering innovative work in music and dance.
- New Music USA Funder — Funder of the cross-cultural collaboration "A Tale of Two Lands: From Formosa to New York."
- New Music USA Funder — Provided support for a cross-cultural collaboration between Sean McLeod and composer Chihsuan Yang.
- New York City Ballet Government — Connected through partnership with Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford, enabling access to School of American Ballet for collaborative projects.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Formed a partnership that enabled the New York Dance Festival to move to Lincoln Center.
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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.
- Arts-Based Community Development and Engagementmethodology: arts_based_community_developmentBy using dance and arts programming as a vehicle for education, community building, and collective action, we foster inclusive participation and strengthen community bonds, because shared artistic experiences create pathways for engagement, healing, and social connection across diverse populations.
- Equity-Centered Dance Pedagogy and Validationmethodology: black_centered_dance_scholarshipBy centering women, people of color, and Black-created dance techniques in education, performance, and scholarship, we correct historical omissions and promote equity in dance, because validating underrepresented forms and voices fosters resilience, inclusion, and long-term cultural sustainability.
- Inclusive Access Through Non-Audition Participationmethodology: inclusive_accessBy eliminating auditions, we reduce emotional and social barriers to entry, enabling broader access to dance for individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels, because inclusive participation models foster psychological safety and encourage sustained engagement.
- Integrated Emotional and Artistic Developmentmethodology: movement_for_emotional_developmentBy integrating emotional and personal development into dance training, we support participants' resilience and empowerment, because movement serves as a medium for emotional healing and identity formation, particularly for women and marginalized groups.