named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
International Isadora Duncan Workshop
Two-week immersive program in Fairfield, Iowa offering daily technique classes, repertory training, lectures, and mentoring by Lori Belilove and senior company dancers
Midwest Duncan Workshops
Shorter-format teacher training and technique workshops focused on pedagogy and classroom application of Duncan principles
Open Rehearsal Showcase
Community-facing event featuring pre-professional youth dancers working alongside professional company members
The Dance Historian Is In
Lecture series presented in partnership with The New York Public Library exploring figures in the Duncan legacy through archival materials and live performance
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 2 activities
- Conducting domestic and international dance residencies and educational outreachCombines performances with educational residencies that include lectures, workshops, and master classes at major academic institutions such as Harvard University, Juilliard, and Princeton University, as well as in underserved communities to foster cultural appreciation and self-expression among youth; also conducts teaching residencies internationally, including in Brazil and China.
- Hosting public events and celebrations honoring Isadora DuncanHosts an intimate Salon Series at its Chelsea studio, pop-up performances like “Isadora Goes Chelsea!”, and large-scale events such as a virtual birthday celebration for Duncan’s 144th birthday; organizes Isadora150, a multi-year global initiative (2025–2027) to promote rediscovery of Duncan’s revolutionary spirit.
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Arts Education Professional Development 1 activity
- Delivering capacity-building programs for dancers and educatorsOffers workshops, teacher training, certification programs, and multi-day training intensives to prepare dancers and educators to teach Duncan technique and principles in classroom and studio settings, ensuring the preservation and transmission of the dance tradition globally.
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Original Dance Performance Production 1 activity
- Operating a professional performing company and training ensembleEmploys five company dancers and maintains a professional performing ensemble for national and international programming; selects dancers through audition classes and interviews, offering performance opportunities, apprenticeships, and scholarships to an August Intensive workshop; operates a studio and school in New York City with company residency at McBurney YMCA since 2016.
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Artist Legacy Preservation and Documentation 1 activity
- Preserving and archiving Isadora Duncan’s choreographic legacyMaintains a comprehensive archive of Isadora Duncan’s works, including over 70 fine art pieces, rare textiles, photographs, personal papers, handwritten notebooks, and first editions; reconstructs, documents, restages, and performs the majority of her dances; preserves institutional records and second- and third-generation Duncan dancer materials using archival storage; donates recordings to the New York Public Library of the Performing Arts and the Library of Congress to establish a permanent digital repertory archive.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Providing public access to Duncan technique through classes and workshopsOffers weekly virtual and in-person dance classes for adults and children in Isadora Duncan technique, including floor work, barre, and center practice, with thematic elements such as Greek mythology and nature; hosts recurring programs such as a two-week International Isadora Duncan Workshop in Iowa and a Midwest Duncan Workshop, featuring daily instruction, repertory training, teacher materials, mentoring, and showcase opportunities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Presenting authentic Isadora Duncan dance performancesPerforms over 80 authentic and reconstructed dances from Isadora Duncan’s repertoire, including lyrical and tragic solos, at regular seasons in New York City venues such as The Ailey Citigroup Theater, Symphony Space, Whitney Museum, Carnegie Hall, and the 92nd Street Y, as well as at colleges, museums, festivals, and international locations across the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$143K
Contributions & grants$58K40%
Program service revenue$53K37%
Investment income$33K23%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$276K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$37K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$695K
Cash$22K
Investments$648K
Liabilities$213K
Net assets$482K
Liquid reserves29.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORI BELILOVE | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $32K |
| JOHN LINK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5 | $15K |
board members · 6
- BOB MILOTTE — MEMBER
- CHRISTINA MANTZ — CO-CHAIR (LEFT DECEMBER 2024)
- CYNTHIA GREGORY — BOARD EMERITUS
- DEVON SCHUYLER EISELE — SECRETARY
- STEPHANIE TICHENOR — CO-CHAIR
- STEVEN HERZOG — MEMBER
relationships · 50
Who they work with
- Amber Evans Partner — Collaborated with vocalist Amber Evans on performances.
- Amy’s Bread Partner — New York City bakery and corporate sponsor of the foundation.
- Batsheva Hay Partner — Collaborated with fashion designer Batsheva Hay on performances.
- Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation Funder — Private foundation that supports programs of the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation.
- Dance Council of North Texas Partner — Participates in the Dance Planet 29 festival as performers and workshop leaders
- Dance Teacher Magazine Partner — Hosted the 2025 Dance Teacher Awards honoring Lori Belilove, Artistic Director of The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation.
- Dance Works Partner — Performs as guest artists at annual fundraiser showcase
- Duncan Dance Academy Partner — Collaborative institution in Shenzhen, China, where Lori Belilove serves as Artistic Director.
- Duncan Dance Academy Partner — Institution in China where Lori Belilove served as Artistic Director.
- Eileen Fisher, Inc Funder — Corporate supporter of the Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation's programs.
- Fatima Suarez Partner — Directed dance residencies in Brazil that led to the formation of a touring performing ensemble.
- Hilary Cartwright Partner — Inspired Lori Belilove through her integration of grace, beauty, and yoga practice.
- Iowa Arts Council Funder — Provides grant funding that supports programming in Iowa
- Iowa Dance Collective Partner — Collaborates on hosting Duncan dance workshops and classes in Fairfield, IA
- Iowa Dance Collective Partner — Hosts Isadora Duncan Children’s Dance Classes taught by Lori Belilove and instructors from the Duncan Certification Program.
- Irma Duncan Partner — Collaborated with Irma Duncan, one of the original Isadorables, in operating the Moscow dance school.
- Isadora Duncan Company Network — Primary performing ensemble associated with the foundation's mission
- John Link Partner — Provided personal support to Lori Belilove throughout her career.
- Juilliard Partner — Hosted Lori Belilove for teaching engagements in both the music and dance departments.
- Library of Congress Government — Institution where Foundation recordings are filed to establish a permanent digital archive of the dance repertory.
- Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company Partner — Collaborates on dancer selection, apprenticeships, and performances.
- Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company Partner — Resident performing troupe that realizes performance programs and creates new works under the Foundation's mission.
- Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation Partner — Collaborates on auditions, performances, and educational events.
- Malone Dance Theater Partner — Works with pre-professional youth dancers to set Duncan repertoire for performances
- McBurney YMCA Partner — Hosts a residency for Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company since September 2016, providing space for classes and rehearsals.
- McBurney YMCA Partner — Hosts the Isadora Duncan Dance Company in residence.
- Moses Wang Partner — Provided visionary leadership in bringing Duncan dance to China.
- Nanette Charisse Partner — Provided rigorous training at Steps on Broadway.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides grant funding that supports programming in Iowa
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Provides federal funding through initiatives including American Masterpieces and ArtWorks to support the foundation's programs.
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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.
- Contemporary Reinterpretation of Historical Dancemethodology: contemporary_reinterpretation_of_historical_danceBy reinterpreting Duncan’s dance philosophy through contemporary methods and technology, the foundation ensures cultural relevance and accessibility in the 21st century because artistic legacies endure when they evolve alongside modern contexts.
- Cultural Preservation through Performance and Pedagogymethodology: cultural_preservation_through_performance_and_educationBy using performance, education, and archival access, the foundation preserves Isadora Duncan’s choreography and technique because active transmission through practice and teaching sustains artistic legacy more effectively than static preservation alone.
- Holistic, Soul-Centered Dance Educationmethodology: holistic-dance-educationBy integrating introspective instruction, classical ideals, and interdisciplinary arts into dance training, the foundation fosters inner strength and expressive movement because technical skill is most transformative when rooted in emotional, philosophical, and physical unity.