named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Border of Lights
Choreographic response to xenophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, depicting the struggles of migrants and calling attention to the dehumanization of immigrant children.
Inside Our Skins
Dance piece addressing mass incarceration and systemic racism, highlighting the psychological and generational trauma inflicted by the prison system.
Liquidus
Virtual dance series created during the pandemic, portraying the psychological toll of lockdown on dancers across different countries and communities.
Liquidus Workshop
Free dance classes and performance opportunities created in 2021 for dancers impacted by the pandemic.
Oedipus Rex
A contemporary reimagining of Sophocles’ tragedy set in a fictional nightclub, using lasers, AI, and an original electronic score to explore themes of incest, abuse, and social responsibility.
One of Four
Work examining gender-based violence, inspired by the statistic that one in four women will be raped in college in the United States.
Ship of Fools
Dance-theater parable critiquing authoritarianism and the human tendency to follow incompetent leaders, inspired by Sebastian Brant’s 15th-century satire.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Theater and Performing Arts in Corrections 1 activity
- Engage formerly incarcerated individuals through outreachConducts targeted outreach to formerly incarcerated individuals participating in city re-entry programs, including GoSo, to foster inclusion and connection through dance and performance opportunities.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Offer free dance training and performance opportunities via Liquidus WorkshopFounded and operates the Liquidus Workshop, launched in 2021, which provides free dance classes and performance platforms to dancers impacted by the pandemic, including through the virtual dance piece "Liquidus" and the "Liquidus" solo series featuring culturally diverse performers.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Produce and publish UBIKWIST cultural publicationProduces UBIKWIST, a bi-annual international publication based in New York, that highlights emerging and established talent across multiple genres of popular culture with an emphasis on diversity and global perspectives.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Produce choreographic works addressing social justice issuesCreates and stages original dance performances that explore themes such as xenophobia, immigration, mass incarceration, authoritarianism, gender-based violence, and the death penalty, using choreographic storytelling to critique systemic injustice and engage audiences in reflection and action. These works include "Border of Lights," "Escaramuza," "Oedipus Rex," "One of Four," "Ex umbra in solem," and "Animus Necandi," among others, presented in professional venues and supported by entities such as NYSCA, NYC’s Cultural Development Fund, LMCC, and the CUNY Dance Initiative.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide affordable and inclusive access to dance performancesOffers low-cost access to live dance performances—charging 63 cents per ticket—to increase participation by low-income individuals and marginalized communities, while symbolically referencing the hourly wage of incarcerated people in New York State. The organization also brings performances to all five boroughs of New York City to broaden accessibility.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$58K
Contributions & grants$45K79%
Program service revenue$12K21%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$3K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$3K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -54.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- AMY FINE COLLIS — DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
- DANIELA M ZENTENO LANGLE — DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
- ELENA DIGIOVANNI — DIRECTOR AND ADVISER
- FREDDIE LEIBA — BOARD MEMBER
- LUIS FELIPE ESCALANTE MEDINA — DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- CUNY Dance Initiative Partner — Supported the premiere of Animus Necandi and Ship of Fools.
- Department of Justice Government — References the Department of Justice's motto in the thematic framework of the dance piece "Inside Our Skins."
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Presenting partner or venue for the premiere of "Escaramuza."
- El Museo del Barrio Partner — Venue and presenting partner for the 2026 premiere of Un-Choreographed.
- Elad Kabilio Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Felipe Escalante Partner — Founder and artistic director who leads the creative vision and choreography of Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Felix Huerta Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Fidelity Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Funded the development of the "Liquidus" dance series.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provided grants to support the creation and presentation of multiple dance works, including "Ex umbra in solem," "Inside Our Skins," and "One of Four."
- Ford Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Ford Foundation Funder — Supported the development of the "One of Four" initiative.
- Freddie Leiba Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Gabriela Escalante Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Gabriela Estrada Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- GoSo Partner — Partner organization for outreach to formerly incarcerated individuals in re-entry programs.
- Institute of International Education Funder — Provides financial support to Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Jacob Hiss Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Jonathan Marder Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- LMCC Partner — Supported the 2025 restaging of Border of Lights and premiere of Escaramuza.
- Lane Orwell Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Lisa Labrado Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Maria Morquecho Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- Mike Inwood Partner — Collaborator with Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
- New Sanctuary Coalition Partner — Collaborates to provide access to dance for immigrants regardless of immigration status.
- New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Collaborates to provide access to dance for immigrants regardless of immigration status.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Primary funder supporting multiple productions including Border of Lights and Un-Choreographed.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provided a grant for the development of the "One of Four" initiative.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provided grant funding for the presentation of "One of Four" in New York City.
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Provides financial support to Tabula Rasa Dance Theater.
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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.
- Art for Social Justice through Embodied Storytellingmethodology: art-for-social-justiceBy using dance as a form of embodied storytelling and allegorical performance, the organization raises awareness of social-justice issues and fosters audience empathy and moral reflection, because visceral, physical expression makes abstract or hidden crises emotionally tangible and personally resonant.
- Culturally Grounded Representation and Amplificationmethodology: cultural_amplificationBy centering the lived experiences of marginalized cultural groups—particularly the Latine diaspora—and amplifying underrepresented voices through choreography and international media platforms, the organization increases cultural visibility and challenges systemic exclusion, because representation in art builds identity affirmation and broadens public understanding of diverse social realities.
- Integrative and Interdisciplinary Choreographic Languagemethodology: integrative_choreographyBy blending ballet, modern, folkloric, and everyday movement with observations of human and animal behavior, the organization creates a unique choreographic language that expresses complex social themes, because integrating diverse movement forms enables deeper metaphorical resonance and expands the expressive capacity of dance to communicate systemic issues.
- Symoblic Access and Economic Critiquemethodology: symbolic_pricingBy pricing performances at 63 cents, the organization increases access for low-income audiences while symbolically critiquing the economic exploitation of incarcerated labor, because linking pricing to historical injustice turns economic practice into an extension of artistic and political messaging.