named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Dance Intensives and Workshops
Programs in literature and literacy for children integrated with dance, as noted in the IRS 990 mission description.
Hamptons Dance Project Annual Performance
Annual outdoor dance event featuring world premieres and classical works by renowned choreographers and dancers, held at Fireplace Lodge in East Hampton.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Original Dance Performance Production 2 activities
- Commissions and premieres new dance worksRegularly commissions and presents world premiere dance pieces by contemporary choreographers such as Gemma Bond, Gregory Dolbashian, Justin Peck, and Adriana Pierce, featuring performances by dancers from American Ballet Theatre and other leading companies.
- Produces annual dance festival and performance seasonOrganizes and presents an annual multi-day dance festival and performance season, typically held in August at Fireplace Lodge in East Hampton, NY, featuring live performances by principal dancers from major dance companies. The event includes commissioned world premiere works, restagings of classical pieces, and performances by guest artists.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosts dance residencies and training programsConducts multi-day dance residencies and preparatory programs for dancers, including rehearsals and training, to support performance readiness. These residencies have been held at venues such as Fireplace Lodge and Guild Hall in East Hampton.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Provides access to dance in underserved communitiesAddresses limited access to ballet and classical dance on the East End of Long Island by offering live performances, educational workshops, and community engagement initiatives that connect local audiences with professional dance artists.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$187K
Contributions & grants$109K58%
Program service revenue$78K42%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$180K
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Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$16K
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Net assets$8K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +13.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Catherine Cox — Board Director
- Catherine Sebastian — Board Secretary and Treasure
- David Evans — Board Director
- Jose Sebastian — Board Director
- Patricia Sebastian — Board Chair
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- American Ballet Theatre Partner — Collaborates with dancers from American Ballet Theatre for performances
- Ansel Elgort Partner — Guest performer in the 2022 program
- Christopher Wheeldon Partner — Returning choreographer whose work was featured in HDP VI
- Erin Baiano Partner — Collaborates with photographer Erin Baiano for artistic imagery.
- Erin Baiano Partner — Photographer documenting The Hamptons Dance Project
- Fireplace Lodge Partner — Host venue for the Hamptons Dance Project VII festival in August 2025.
- Gemma Bond Partner — Choreographer who created a world premiere dance for HDP VI
- Gregory Dolbashian Partner — Returning choreographer whose work was featured in HDP VI
- Guild Hall Partner — Hosted the Hamptons Dance Project’s inaugural residency in August 2019 at the John Drew Theater in East Hampton.
- Guild Hall of East Hampton Partner — Partnered with Guild Hall of East Hampton to commission the restaging of "Glow by Glow" through the Guild Hall William P. Rayner Artists-in-Residence Program.
- Houston Thomas Partner — Choreographer who created a world premiere dance for HDP VI
- James Whiteside Partner — Choreographer whose work was featured in HDP VI
- Jared Alexander Partner — Choreographer and dancer who contributed a tap dance to HDP VI
- Justin Peck Partner — Returning choreographer whose work was featured in HDP VI
- Music From the Sole Partner — Collaborated with tap dancers from Music From the Sole in the 2023 performance program.
- Stephen Petronio Partner — Choreographer who created a world premiere dance for HDP VI
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.
- Artistic Innovation via Commissioning and Residencies 67 orgsmethodology: choreographic-commissioningBy commissioning new works and hosting choreographic residencies, we advance artistic innovation in dance, because supporting diverse and emerging choreographers fosters creative risk-taking and expands the repertoire of contemporary and classical forms.shared approach: Artist Residency as Incubator →
- Interdisciplinary and Genre-Integrated Programming 55 orgsmethodology: interdisciplinary_collaborationBy combining diverse dance styles and musical genres in performance, we create eclectic audience experiences that broaden appeal and deepen engagement, because interdisciplinary formats attract wider demographics and challenge artistic boundaries.shared approach: Interdisciplinary Engagement →
- Cultural Access Expansion through Site-Specific and Curated Dance 29 orgsmethodology: cultural_access_expansionBy presenting ballet and classical dance in under-served areas through site-specific outdoor performances and curated programming, we increase community access and engagement with the arts, because proximity and contextual relevance enhance public receptivity to cultural experiences.shared approach: Integrated Artistic Ecosystem →