named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Summer Intensives
Summer training programs in New York City, Florence (Italy), and Sydney (Australia) offering rigorous technical and artistic development for dancers ages 12–25
The Company
Year-round performance company for emerging and professional dancers, offering diverse repertory, performance opportunities, and career development in a professional setting
Trainee Program
Certificate program preparing dancers for professional careers through training in ballet, contemporary, modern, and dance history, with individualized mentoring and career advising
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Delivering professional dance training and career developmentProvides comprehensive dance training through a certificate trainee program and individualized mentoring, including small class sizes, career advising, resume and reel reviews, and preparation for professional careers in classical ballet, contemporary, and modern dance.
- Operating summer dance intensives with specialized trainingOffers summer intensive programs in New York City and Florence, Italy, with rigorous training in ballet, contemporary, improvisation, partnering, conditioning, wellness, and dance history, taught by experienced faculty and including exposure to the company’s repertory.
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Facilitating choreographic development and collaborationSupports the creation and development of new choreography through interdisciplinary collaboration, commissions, and opportunities for dancers to work with established choreographers.
- Producing dance performances with diverse repertoryProduces and presents dance performances featuring a diverse repertory that includes traditional ballet, modern classics, new contemporary works, and archival pieces by established and emerging choreographers, both locally in New York City and on tour.
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Theatrical Casting and Audition Programs 1 activity
- Accepting rolling video auditions for programsAccepts video auditions on a rolling basis for admission to training programs and company opportunities.
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Subsidized Rehearsal and Performance Space 1 activity
- Operating a dance studio and performance spaceOperates a dance studio at 2726 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, serving as a venue for training, rehearsals, and performances.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Providing performance and company opportunities for dancersOffers company membership, apprenticeships, and performance opportunities for emerging, freelance, and pre-professional dancers, including consideration for year-round company positions based on participation in summer intensives and auditions.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Supporting dancer housing and logisticsCoordinates housing for dancers by maintaining a list of recommended accommodations in New York City and providing direct support for weekly summer housing arrangements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$243K
Contributions & grants$8990%
Program service revenue$242K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$241K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$211K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$126K
Net assets$86K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +24.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS ROBERTSON | Chairman | 40 | $26K |
board members · 2
- ANDREW BOURTSEV — Trustee
- CLAUDE ROBERTSON — Trustee
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- 850 West End Apartments Partner — Housing partner providing dormitory accommodations for dancers in Manhattan.
- 92nd Street Y Residence Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- Dance/NYC Partner — Collaborates to promote the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the New York City area.
- Dancer’s Dorm Partner — Housing partner offering shared rooms and amenities for dancers in Manhattan.
- Educational Housing Services Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication
- Florence, Italy Partner — Hosts a joint summer intensive program with New York Dance Project, offering a combined ballet and contemporary curriculum in a culturally significant location.
- Hyatus Harlem Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication
- Joffrey Ballet Network — Founded by former members of the Joffrey Ballet and maintains a professional connection through legacy and training.
- Monarch Heights Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- NYCintern Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- Sierra Partner — Contact person for scheduling private online auditions via Zoom for studios.
- The Towers at CCNY Partner — Recommended off-site housing provider for dancers in New York City.
- YouTube Partner — Uses YouTube for outreach and communication
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.
- Artist Development through Versatility and Collaborationmethodology: artist-development-and-collaborative-innovationBy fostering cross-genre collaboration and emphasizing versatility, the organization develops individualistic, adaptable artists capable of thriving in a rapidly changing dance landscape, because diverse artistic experiences build resilience, innovation, and collaborative capacity.
- Culture-Immersive Professional Developmentmethodology: culture-immersive trainingBy situating training in culturally rich locations known for dance and the arts, the organization enhances dancers' technical and artistic growth, because immersive environments broaden perspective and deepen artistic understanding through cultural context.
- Hybrid Structural Model for Field Innovationmethodology: hybrid_company_modelBy operating a hybrid dance company model—including a second company—the organization creates developmental pathways and bridges divides in the dance field, because layered organizational structures support artistic risk-taking, professional progression, and systemic inclusivity.
- Industry-Integrated Career Advancementmethodology: independent-career-guidance-with-industry-accessBy leveraging organizational independence and industry partnerships, the organization provides honest career guidance and access to professional opportunities, because trusted networks and unbiased support enable more sustainable and informed career pathways for dancers.
- Training-to-Profession Bridgemethodology: training-to-profession-bridgeBy providing a rigorous professional training environment with individualized attention and tailored repertory, the organization bridges the gap between dance education and professional performance careers, because personalized development prepares dancers for real-world artistic demands and career transitions.