named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
NYC Multicultural Dance Festival
Event showcasing diverse cultural dance traditions including Afro-Cuban, Mexican folkloric, Dominican, Chinese opera, and Greek performances.
New York Spring Ball Dance Competition
Annual dance competition featuring categories in International Ballroom, Latin, and Modern Ballroom for soloists, duets, trios, and groups across age and skill levels.
Spring Dance Program
Instructional dance classes in Latin dance, Salsa, Ballroom, and Cha Cha offered at affordable rates with a free trial class available weekly.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 2 activities
- Operate a community dance school for children and youthProvides dance training for children in a healthy and competitive environment, integrating performance arts, academics, and character development to educate youth and strengthen community ties. Offers classes for people of all ages, including free dance classes and summer dance camps for children.
- Provide dance instruction through workshops and classesOffers ongoing dance instruction in Latin dance, Salsa, Ballroom, Cha Cha, and other styles, including affordable classes with free trial options on Saturdays and workshops led by professional dancers and instructors for participants of all experience levels.
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Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships and recognize teaching excellence in danceProvides monetary scholarship awards to winners in Pro/Am and Open Amateur Adult dance categories, with amounts varying by placement, and awards a Top Teacher prize based on performance points accumulated during Pro/Am events.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Host annual gala events with professional and community performancesProduces evening galas featuring sit-down dinners, social dancing, children's performance showcases, professional dance performances, Pro/Am Team Matches, and themed dance segments as part of the annual festival programming.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Organize multicultural dance festivals and galasHosts annual multicultural dance events including the New York City Multicultural Dance Festival, the NYCMDF Diverse Dance Festival, the Lunar New Year Superstar Dance Gala, and the Champions' Chinese New Year Gala, featuring performances that promote cultural exchange among Chinese, Dominican, Honduran, Mexican, Greek, and other cultures through traditional and contemporary dance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host annual dance competitions and performance showcasesOrganizes and judges dance competitions such as the New York Spring Ball Dance Competition and the 2026 Spring Ball Festival, featuring categories including American Smooth, International Latin, International Ballroom, and American Rhythm, with solo, group, and super group performances of up to 6 minutes in duration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$3957%
Program service revenue$5K93%
Investment income——
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$7K
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$2K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +31.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- WENDY LAI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- Andrei Kozlovsky Partner — Judge at the festival
- Andrei Kozlovsky Partner — Professional dancer and instructor leading a workshop at the festival.
- Ballet Folklórico Muuchxiimbal Partner — Dance group representing Mexican music culture in New York City, performing at the festival
- Dominican Folklore Partner — Dance group founded in 2008 that represents Dominican culture through dance at cultural and patriotic events
- Eric Groysman Partner — Judge at the festival
- Greek Cultural Center in Astoria Partner — Institution supporting Greek-American cultural activities, where George Stavrianopoulos participates and helps
- Igor Golovach Partner — Judge at the festival
- Julia Seleznyov Partner — Judge at the festival
- Kamil Urbaniak Partner — Judge at the festival
- Kamil Urbaniak Partner — Professional dancer and instructor leading a workshop at the festival.
- Latin Better Dance Company Partner — Dance company offering modern American, African, and Latin dances and competing in regional Salsa competitions
- LuLu Tan Partner — Co-Organizer & Judge at the festival
- Nata Peshkova Partner — Judge at the festival
- Nino Dzneladze Partner — Judge at the festival
- Nino Dzneladze Partner — Professional dancer and instructor leading a workshop at the festival.
- Paul Ru Partner — Co-Organizer & Judge at the festival
- Ru Dance Studio Partner — Dance studio where performers Lulu Tan and Olga Shalashova teach and prepare for performances
- Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Partner — Host venue for the 2026 New York Spring Ball Dance Competition.
- Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel Partner — Host venue for the NYCMDF Diverse Dance Festival events.
- The Budari Dance Company Partner — Dance company representing Honduran culture in Queens, New York through integrated music, dance, and storytelling
- The Devore Dance Center Partner — Cultural arts program emphasizing performance arts, academics, and character development for youth
- Vladimir MArchenko Partner — Judge at the festival
- Vladimir Marchenko Partner — Professional dancer and instructor leading a workshop at the festival.
- medical associations Partner — Collaborates with medical associations to support artists and students with disabilities.
- qnycmdf@gmail.com Partner — Email contact for music file submissions
- rudanceny@gmail.com Partner — Email contact for music file submissions
- senior centers Partner — Collaborates with senior centers to support dance programs.
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-Based Youth Development Through Structured Dance Trainingmethodology: arts-for-youth-developmentBy providing structured dance training led by professional instructors in a supportive yet competitive environment, we develop children's performing arts skills and character, because disciplined artistic practice fosters self-confidence, mental focus, and community reconnection.
- Competitive Frameworks to Differentiate and Develop Artistic Skillmethodology: practice-time-based-tieringBy structuring competition levels around practice time and using weighted points systems for recognition, we promote equitable skill development and motivate sustained engagement, because tiered, merit-based systems reward dedication and enable meaningful comparison across participant levels.
- Cultural Preservation Through Performance and Storytellingmethodology: storytelling-for-cultural-preservationBy showcasing traditional dance in festival settings and employing storytelling as performance, we preserve cultural heritage and strengthen community roots, because public artistic expression makes folklore accessible and intergenerationally transferable.