named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Ballet Center of Ithaca
Comprehensive ballet instruction program for dancers aged 4 to adult, serving as the official school of Ithaca Ballet.
Summer Intensive Program
Annual summer dance program for dancers aged 8–18, offering advanced training and performance opportunities.
The Nutcracker
Annual holiday ballet performance presented at the State Theatre in Ithaca and the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY.
WinterDance
Seasonal performance showcasing contemporary and classical works, featuring company dancers and guest artists.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Annual Ballet Performances with Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produces and performs classical and contemporary ballet productionsProduces four annual performances at the State Theatre and Hangar Theatre in Ithaca and tours the Finger Lakes region. Presents major productions including The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Carnival of the Animals, WinterDance, and original choreographic works, featuring both classical and contemporary pieces such as Tundra, Wavebreak, Andante S, and Dance Poems for the Vestals.
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Ballet and Dance Education Programs 1 activity
- Provides professional ballet training and education programsOffers comprehensive ballet instruction for students aged 4 to adult from September through June, including an intensive summer dance program for ages 8 to 18 and evening adult classes. The organization provides long-term training and structured progression for advanced dancers, including multi-year company membership and senior dancer roles.
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Performing Arts Ticket Access Programs 1 activity
- Sells tickets and subscriptions for ballet performancesOffers subscriptions for the annual performance season at the State Theatre of Ithaca and sells tickets to performances including The Nutcracker at the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY, making performances accessible to regional audiences.
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Dance Program Access and Scholarship Support 1 activity
- Supports dancer development through external training opportunitiesFacilitates and supports advanced dancers in attending prestigious summer dance intensives with renowned instructors and companies, enhancing their professional development beyond the organization’s local programs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$159K
Contributions & grants$38K24%
Program service revenue$116K73%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$32K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cindy Reid | Artistic Director | 20 | $26K |
| Amy Opperman-Cash | Marketing Director | 10 | $12K |
board members · 5
- Aoise Stratford — Board member
- Lindsey Staley — Board member
- Michael Foki — Board Member
- Michael Lausell — Board member
- Rachel Meyers — Board member
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- American Ballet Center Partner — Training partner institution where dancers associated with Ballet Guild of Ithaca also pursued education.
- Arnold Printing Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Boston Ballet Partner — Dancers attend summer intensives at Boston Ballet for advanced training.
- Boston Conservatory Partner — Training partner institution where dancers associated with Ballet Guild of Ithaca also pursued education.
- Boston School of Ballet Partner — Collaborative training relationship where dancers study across institutions, including Ballet Guild of Ithaca and Boston School of Ballet.
- Burklyn Ballet Theater Partner — Dancers participate in Burklyn Ballet Theater summer intensives as part of their training.
- Cayuga Health Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Centralus Health Partner — Parent network of Cayuga Health, affiliated with sponsorship
- Charlotte Ballet Partner — Dancers attend Charlotte Ballet summer intensives for professional-level instruction.
- Chautauqua Institution Partner — Dancers attend Chautauqua Institution’s summer workshop for advanced dance training.
- Chevalier Ballet Partner — Collaborative performance and training relationship with professional ballet company in New York City.
- Cornell University Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates with Cornell through the Preston Thomas Memorial Lecture Series, which Amy Opperman Cash has supported.
- Cornell University Partner — Company member Sophie Riedl is a student at Cornell University, indicating a connection between the ballet company and the university.
- Damiani Wine Cellars Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Guthrie Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Hangar Theatre Partner — Co-performing venue for annual productions.
- Hangar Theatre Partner — Recognized with special thanks for support of Ithaca Ballet
- Houston Ballet Partner — Previous training program for a dancer, reflecting integration of students with professional training backgrounds.
- Ithaca Ballet Partner — The Ballet Center of Ithaca is the official school of Ithaca Ballet, indicating a formal institutional relationship.
- Ithaca College Partner — Dancers from Ithaca Ballet perform with faculty or ensembles at Ithaca College, including Daniel Gwirtzman and Amy O’Brien.
- Ithaca College School of Music and Dance Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Kaatsbaan Partner — Dancers attend Kaatsbaan Summer Intensive for training with prominent ballet professionals.
- Lydia Goedert Partner — Collaborating with composer musician Lydia Goedert on the creation of Dance Poems for the Vestals.
- Monsour Jewelers Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Natasha Keller Partner — Photographer who documents dancers and performances for the organization.
- Princess Ballet Partner — Former training affiliation for a dancer, indicating connection to external ballet programs.
- Shalestone Vineyards Partner — Barre-Line Sponsor at $350 level for the 2022-2023 season
- Smith Opera House Partner — Hosts Ithaca Ballet's Nutcracker performances
- Smith Opera House Partner — Recognized with special thanks for support of Ithaca Ballet
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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.
- Community and Intergenerational Engagement through Cultural Traditionmethodology: cultural_tradition_through_classical_balletBy using annual performances of "The Nutcracker" as a cultural tradition and involving families and non-arts professionals in production and operations, the organization fosters intergenerational volunteerism and community ownership, because shared participation in a narratively and musically rich event deepens emotional investment and long-term engagement across generations.
- Integrated Performance and Training Modelmethodology: integrated performance and trainingBy combining public performances of classical and contemporary works with professional-level training, the organization advances ballet and fosters dancer development, because experiential learning through performance enhances technical and artistic growth while simultaneously engaging and educating diverse audiences.
- Interdisciplinary and Foundational Training Approachmethodology: interdisciplinary_integrationBy providing foundational ballet training integrated with academic disciplines like anatomy and kinesiology, the organization supports long-term dancer development and injury prevention, because grounding dance education in both technical fundamentals and scientific knowledge promotes sustainable, professional-level practice.