named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Contra Connections Workshop Series
Intermediate-level dance workshops focusing on technique, spatial awareness, and advanced figures, taught by experienced instructors
Partnership Events
Collaborative events with organizations such as Queens Botanical Garden and Porch Stomp Festival to bring contra dance to broader audiences
Regular Contra Dances
Bi-monthly contra dances featuring live music, beginner lessons, and inclusive dancing for all ages and experience levels
Special Events
Themed dances and community gatherings including the Pride Techno Contra, Waltz Ball, May Day, and Harvest Ball
Summer Members' Picnic and Waltz
Annual outdoor social event combining waltz dancing, lawn games, and community fellowship in Prospect Park
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Organized Member Social Events 2 activities
- Hosts annual summer members' picnic with food, games, and social dancingOrganizes a summer picnic in Prospect Park featuring appetizers, spritzes, watermelon, lawn games, and social waltz dancing, providing a recreational and community-building event for members.
- Hosts contra dance events and related social gatheringsOrganizes and runs contra dances twice per month, along with special events and an annual dance weekend, fostering community engagement through traditional dance. Includes regular events with pre-dance orientations for newcomers and free admission on third visits to encourage participation.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Facilitates volunteer participation in event operationsEngages volunteers to assist with setup, admissions, and refreshments at dances in exchange for free admission. Operates as a volunteer-run organization managed by an Organizing Committee with support from Dance Volunteers and a Board of Directors.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizes music and song events, including benefit concertsHosts concerts and music events featuring performers, including benefit concerts that support Brooklyn Contra and partner organizations such as the NYC Catholic Worker. These events combine artistic performance with community fundraising.
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Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
- Provides tax-deductible donation processing for Brooklyn ContraActs as a fiscal sponsor by providing tax-deductible status for donations made to Brooklyn Contra, enabling donors to contribute with tax benefits.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides intermediate contra dance instruction through workshopsOffers a series of intermediate-level contra dance workshops during summer and fall, focusing on spatial awareness, dance technique, and less common figures. A specific workshop was held on August 8th at Camp Friendship in Brooklyn, NY.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$110K
Contributions & grants$45K41%
Program service revenue$64K58%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$38K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +28.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- John Rinehart — Board Chair
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Alyssa Adkins Partner — Collaborates with Brooklyn Contra to lead intermediate contra dance workshops
- Big Apple Contra Band Partner — Performs at Brooklyn Contra events following workshops
- Big Apple Contra Band Partner — Performs at events hosted by the organization
- Big Apple Contra Band Partner — Provided musical performance for the contra dance workshop event.
- Board of Directors Partner — Provides governance and administrative support to Brooklyn Contra.
- Brooklyn Contra Partner — Provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative support for Brooklyn Contra's programs and fundraising.
- Emma Azelborn Partner — Performs at music and song events
- Mary House Partner — Hosts benefit concerts organized by the organization
- Museum of the City of New York Partner — Partnered with Brooklyn Contra on multiple occasions, with leadership noting their responsiveness and commitment to inclusivity.
- NYC Catholic Worker Partner — Collaborates with NYC Catholic Worker to host benefit events and support mutual initiatives.
- Paper Plane Partner — Performs at music and song events
- Porch Stomp Festival Partner — Collaborated with Brooklyn Contra to provide participatory dance experiences at their festival.
- Queens Botanical Garden Partner — Partnered with Brooklyn Contra to host a Queer Contra event featuring accessible, high-energy dancing.
strategies · 1
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.
- Participatory Folk Culture Modelmethodology: participatory_folk_cultureBy centering accessible, participatory contra dance and communal events, we foster intergenerational and cross-cultural connection because shared creative practice enables traditions to be co-created and sustained by the community. This approach prioritizes inclusion, skill-building, and cultural continuity.