named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Baroque Opera-Ballet Reconstructions
Staged productions of historical works such as Rameau’s _Le Temple de la Gloire_ and Handel’s _Ariodante_, combining dance, music, and period stage direction
Concerts and Workshops in 18th Century Dance
Core programming includes performances and educational workshops focused on Baroque dance techniques, notation, and historical context, often tied to operatic works by composers like Rameau and Handel
Historical Dance Training and Mentorship
Training program for professional dancers in Baroque technique, led by Catherine Turocy, producing a new generation of historical choreographers and performers
Lecture-Demonstrations and Academic Engagement
Presentations at academic institutions and conferences worldwide to promote scholarship in dance history and performance practice
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Conduct educational residencies and workshops in historical danceConducts educational residencies for K–12 and university-level institutions, as well as workshops in Baroque dance fundamentals, ornamentation, improvisation, notation, and reconstruction at institutions including the Mark Morris Dance Center and the Roving Classical Commedia University Summer Workshop.
- Train professional dancers and artists in historical danceTrains professional dancers in Feuillet notation, historical performance practice, and independent dance reconstruction through the New York Baroque Dance Company, mentoring individual artists who have become active as historical choreographers and company founders.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Collaborate on digital archiving and preservation of Baroque danceCollaborates with the Historical Movement Archive to create a digitized archive of Baroque dance materials, and maintains archival videos of past performances preserved in the New York Public Library's Dance Collection for scholarly research.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 1 activity
- Present annual orchestral and chamber music series in New York CityPresents regular orchestral seasons in New York City since 1989, including the Soirées Baroque series of French Baroque music at venues such as Alice Tully Hall, Merkin Hall, and the Alliance Française, and produces annual concerts with Concert Royal under conductor James Richman.
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Site-Specific Artistic Installations and Performances 1 activity
- Present choreographic works at cultural and historical venuesPresents original and reconstructed choreographic works at venues including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Federal Hall, the Guggenheim Museum, the Public Theater, and the French Embassy, including site-specific works such as Anticipating Lafayette and C’est petits riens.
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Original Music-Theater and Opera Production 1 activity
- Provide choreography and movement consultation for theatrical productionsProvides choreography and movement direction for operatic and theatrical productions such as Marivaux’s Double Infidelities, Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld for organizations including New York City Opera, Pearl Theatre Company, and Bronx Opera Company.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Produce and perform Baroque dance and opera performancesProduces and presents programs of 17th and 18th century dance and Baroque opera, ranging from street performances to fully staged operas, performed on original instruments with period costumes and staging. Maintains a repertoire of over 100 operas and reconstructed period-style dances and ballets, including premieres and revivals of historically significant works such as Rameau’s Les Boreades and Hippolyte et Aricie, Purcell’s Indian Queen, and Handel’s Alcina.
- Reconstruct historical dances using period notationReconstructs Baroque dances using historical period notation systems such as Feuillet notation, and has reconstructed works including Lully's La Chûte de Phaëton and the first version of Scylla et Glaucus by Jean Marie Leclair, contributing to historically informed performances.
- Teach master classes and guest lectures in historical danceDelivers master classes and guest lectures in baroque dance, gesture, and historical performance at institutions including Juilliard, NYU Gallatin, Rutgers, Cornell, Yale, Vassar, Indiana University, Oberlin College, and the Curtis Institute of Music, as well as at the Royal Academies of Dance in London, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.
- Tour nationally and internationally with Baroque dance productionsTours regularly across the United States, Europe, and Japan with the New York Baroque Dance Company, performing at major venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, the Guggenheim Museum, Drottningholm Theater, and the International Händelfestspiele in Göttingen, Germany.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$31K44%
Program service revenue$39K56%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$70K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$50K
4 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +28.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M Turocy | President | 25 | $25K |
board members · 1
- James Richman — Board Member
relationships · 72
Who they work with
- Alliance Française Partner — Venue for Concert Royal's regular orchestral seasons and Soirées Baroque series in New York City.
- Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Partner — Peter H. Brown is former General Manager of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Anchorage Opera Partner — Peter H. Brown is former General Director of the Anchorage Opera
- Aquilon Music Festival Partner — Choreographed the modern-day premiere of Lully's La Chûte de Phaëton at the Aquilon Music Festival.
- Ars Lyrica Partner — Collaborated with the New York Baroque Dance Company through performances.
- Ars Lyrica Houston Partner — Performs jointly with the company.
- Barbican Partner — Hosted performance of Purcell’s Indian Queen.
- Barnard College Government — Dr. Laurie Postlewate is a Senior Lecturer in French at Barnard College and Seth Williams is affiliated with Barnard College
- Baroque Philharmonia Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with the New York Baroque Dance Company through performances.
- Boston Early Music Festival Partner — Performance venue and festival partner for Concert Royal and the New York Baroque Dance Company.
- Bourbon Baroque Partner — Collaborates on performances and productions, including the direction of Handel’s Alcina.
- Bronx Opera Company Partner — Choreographed productions including Dido and Aeneas, The Tender Land, and Orpheus in the Underworld
- Case Western Reserve Partner — Guest teacher at Case Western Reserve.
- Colburn School Partner — Guest teacher at the Colburn School.
- Concert Royal Partner — Collaborated with the New York Baroque Dance Company through performances.
- Concert Royal Partner — Collaborates on annual concerts in New York City under conductor James Richman.
- Concert Royal Partner — Collaborates with Concert Royal, directed by conductor James Richman, on productions in New York.
- Concert Royal Partner — Frequent collaborator with the New York Baroque Dance Company, touring and performing together regularly.
- Curtis Institute of Music Partner — Guest teacher at the Curtis Institute of Music.
- Dallas Bach Society Partner — Collaborated with the New York Baroque Dance Company through performances.
- Dallas Bach Society Partner — Performs jointly with the company.
- Dance Studies Association Network — Founding member of the Dance Studies Association (formerly Society for Dance History Scholars).
- Early Music Institute at Indiana University Partner — Guest teacher at the Early Music Institute at Indiana University.
- English Baroque Soloists Partner — John Eliot Gardiner is conductor of the English Baroque Soloists in London, England
- Eye on Dance Partner — Celia Ipiotis is Founder and Director of Eye on Dance in New York City
- Festival de Musica Antigua Partner — Performed at the Festival de Musica Antigua in Havana, Cuba.
- Festival de Música Antigua Esteban Salas Partner — Performs at the Festival de Música Antigua Esteban Salas in Havana, Cuba.
- Festival d’Aix-en-Provence Partner — Presented premieres of Rameau’s Les Boreades and Hippolyte et Aricie.
- Frank Sinatra School of the Arts Partner — Collaborates with The New York Baroque Dance Company through shared arts education initiatives and faculty affiliation.
- Handel Festival in Goettingen Partner — Worked for eleven years at the Handel Festival in Goettingen, Germany, including production of Handel’s Teseo.
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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.
- Baroque-Bubble Pedagogy for Artistic Expressionmethodology: baroque-bubble pedagogyBy teaching through the "Baroque Bubble" framework, which links bodily proportion to emotional and psychological expression, the organization cultivates historically grounded yet personally expressive performances, because this conceptual model aligns physical technique with affective intent as understood in 18th-century aesthetics.
- Historical Reconstruction and Notation-Based Transmissionmethodology: historical reconstructionBy using Feuillet notation and period sources to reconstruct choreography and train dancers, the organization preserves authentic Baroque movement practices and enables rapid, accurate performance preparation, because this method mirrors historical learning processes and ensures fidelity to original forms.
- New Baroque Choreographic Innovationmethodology: new baroque choreographyBy creating new works in the Baroque style using historical steps and concepts, the organization extends the relevance of Baroque dance into contemporary contexts, because innovation within tradition sustains cultural vitality and broadens audience engagement.
- Performance-Based Education and Researchmethodology: performance-based educationBy integrating live performance with educational programming, the organization promotes public understanding and advances scholarly inquiry into Baroque dance, because experiential engagement deepens both audience learning and artistic interpretation.