COMMON MAPS
Map version new-york activity top-down
Main site Contact
Menu
↑ parent activity group ·
research dossier

UPTOWN DANCE ACADEMY INC
New York, NY · EIN 133891881 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A250 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · uptowndanceacademy.com
revenue
$202K
expenses
$164K
net assets
$0
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ART TRAINING TO THOSE UNDERPRIVILEDGED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DANCE

profile · synthesized from sources

Uptown Dance Academy is a New York City-based nonprofit dance school founded in 1996, providing structured training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, acrobatics, and African dance to youth ages 3–19. The academy emphasizes cultural enrichment, self-discipline, and artistic development, with a focus on urban and minority youth. Students perform approximately 40 times annually and train with professional dancers and choreographers.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Fundamentals Class
Foundational training for dancers ages 5–teens, emphasizing proper technique, coordination, flexibility, musicality, and performance skills in a supportive environment
Pre-Dance Class
Introductory dance program for children ages 3–4 focusing on creative movement, coordination, rhythm, and social skills through music and imaginative play
Pre-Professional Class
Intensive training program for dedicated dancers ages 5–teens focused on refining technique, strength, flexibility, artistry, and performance readiness
Pre-Professional Transformation
Advanced program for junior (ages 9–12) and senior (ages 13–17) dancers requiring audition, with weekly classes in stretch, acro, contemporary, ballet, and repertoire; includes mandatory summer intensive
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Ballet and Dance Education Programs 6 activities
    • Offer trial and introductory dance classes
      Provides accessible entry points for new students through trial classes and an introductory program that includes tights and two weeks of group classes for $30, designed for children ages 3–6 and beginner dancers ages 7–teen.
    • Operate pre-professional dance program for dedicated youth dancers
      Runs an advanced training program for dancers ages 5–17 that includes weekly sessions in stretch, acrobatics, contemporary, ballet, and repertoire, requires audition and participation in a mandatory summer intensive, and charges a monthly fee of $300; offers full and partial scholarships based on merit and availability.
    • Organize annual dance performances
      Produces approximately 40 performances each year in addition to regular class instruction, providing performance opportunities for students across all levels.
    • Provide dance training for youth ages 3–19
      Offers high-quality dance instruction across multiple styles including ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acrobatics, hip hop, and African dance, tailored to different age groups and skill levels from introductory classes to pre-professional programs. Programs emphasize technique, coordination, flexibility, musicality, artistry, and performance skills.
    • Provide educational art training to underprivileged individuals
      Offers dance-based educational programming specifically aimed at underprivileged populations to promote access to the arts and support personal development through movement and performance.
    • Support community engagement through dance programs and outreach
      Strengthens individuals, families, and the broader community by providing resources, programs, services, and outreach efforts that increase access to dance education and foster community involvement.
  • Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
    • Facilitate program inquiries and communication with prospective families
      Provides information about dance programs and enables prospective students and families to request details and communicate with staff to support enrollment and engagement.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$202K
Contributions & grants$202K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$164K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$200
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.0%
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Robin Williams Partner — Dance instructor at Uptown Dance Academy.
  • Robin Williams Partner — Founder and director of Uptown Dance Academy who designed the curriculum.
  • advocates Partner — Individuals who support and promote the organization's mission
  • donors Partner — Individuals and community members who provide financial support
  • local businesses Partner — Businesses that provide financial or in-kind support to the organization
  • volunteers Partner — Individuals who contribute time and effort to support programs and services
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.

  • Arts as a Vehicle for Holistic Youth Development
    methodology: holistic_dance_education
    By using dance as a medium for education and self-expression, we foster physical, emotional, and mental well-being in youth, particularly in underserved communities, because creative engagement promotes personal transformation and resilience.
  • Mentorship Through Artist Engagement
    methodology: artist-in-residence and mentorship model
    By partnering with professional dancers and choreographers as mentors, we enhance student skill development and performance quality, because direct exposure to working artists raises aspirations, improves technique, and deepens connection to the art form.
  • Pre-Professional Training with Equitable Access
    methodology: pre-professional training model
    By combining intensive, multi-disciplinary dance training with merit- and need-based scholarships, we prepare underrepresented youth for professional careers in dance, because removing financial barriers and providing high-level instruction together enable talent development regardless of socioeconomic background.