named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts-in-Education
Residencies and afterschool programs that use dance and music to teach students about international cultures, aligned with state curriculum standards in global studies and history.
Assembly Programs
School assembly performances ranging from one-person "Traveling Trunk" shows to full-company productions like "International Express: Next Stop...Adventure!" designed to fit different budgets.
Theatrical Performances
Full-stage productions including "Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme," "Cinderella," and "Journeys: A Cultural Celebration" that present international dances woven into narrative performances.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 2 activities
- Delivers arts-in-education programs through performances and residenciesProvides school assembly programs, residencies, and afterschool programs that use international dance and music to engage students intellectually and physically, teach about global cultural traditions, and promote cross-cultural understanding. Programs are offered in schools and community settings, are tailored to different budget levels, and include student performances as culminating events.
- Presents world ethnic dance performancesProduces and presents theatrical dance performances that integrate world ethnic dances and musical styles from diverse global cultures into cohesive artistic productions, such as "Little Red: A Fairy Tale in Rhythm and Rhyme," "Cinderella," and "Journeys: A Cultural Celebration." These performances are presented to live audiences in venues including schools, libraries, and theaters across New York.
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Promotes cross-cultural awareness through the artsAdvances cross-cultural understanding and appreciation by integrating global dance traditions into performances and educational programming that highlight cultural connections and shared human experiences across racial and cultural barriers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$0
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$9K
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Net assets$9K
6 years on record · 2020–2025
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Corin Hollifield Partner — Lead contact for residencies and arts-in-education programs.
- Doug Kolp Partner — Tech director responsible for technical production.
- JaM Foundation Partner — Hosted a performance of "Cinderella" by World Dance Theatre.
- Kenny Kosek Partner — Collaborates with acclaimed fiddler Kenny Kosek to create original music for the Little Red performance.
- Michele Kolp Partner — Lead contact for public relations.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Contact person for information about World Dance Theatre's programs and performances.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Contact person for program and performance inquiries
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Contact person for program and performance inquiries.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Contact person for school assembly program inquiries and coordination.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Lead contact for development, grants, bookings, and events.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Primary contact for information about World Dance Theatre's Theatrical Performances.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Primary contact for program and performance inquiries.
- Suzi Myers Tipa Partner — Teaching artist and point of contact for program and performance inquiries.
- The Epoch Times Partner — Featured World Dance Theatre in a 2005 article titled "World Dance Theatre Entertains with Diversity."
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 as a Medium for Cross-Cultural Exchangemethodology: arts-for-cross-cultural-engagementBy showcasing collaborative performances of culturally diverse artists, we model cross-cultural exchange and promote unity, because the arts serve as a universal language that transcends racial and national divisions.
- Arts-Based Cultural Educationmethodology: arts-in-educationBy using live dance performances and artist residencies as educational tools aligned with school curricula, we build cross-cultural understanding among students, because integrating the arts into academic contexts enhances cultural literacy through experiential learning.
- Cultural Integration Through Dance Performancemethodology: cultural-integration-through-performanceBy integrating dance forms from diverse cultural traditions into unified theatrical performances, we foster cross-cultural understanding and break down racial and national barriers, because shared artistic expression reveals interconnectedness and common human experiences.
- Culturally Integrated Storytellingmethodology: cultural-storytelling through danceBy reinterpreting classic stories through culturally specific dance, music, and costumes within a unified narrative, we enhance cultural understanding, because familiar tales made multicultural create accessible entry points for audiences to engage with global traditions.
- Integrated Mind-Body Learning in Arts Educationmethodology: integrated mind-body learningBy combining cognitive education with physical dance activity, we engage both mind and body in learning, because kinesthetic and intellectual engagement together deepen student understanding and retention of cultural content.