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SOUTHWEST YOUTH BALLET THEATRE INC
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 203770072 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A63 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.southwestyouthballettheatre.org
revenue
$61K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$28K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

To train inspire and nurture young dancers

profile · synthesized from sources

Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre (SWYBT) provides pre-professional ballet training for students aged 13–18 who aspire to careers in dance. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the organization offers performance opportunities, instruction from renowned artists, and community outreach programs. Its season includes productions such as The Nutcracker with live orchestral accompaniment and original works created in collaboration with guest choreographers.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Celebration
End-of-season performance showcasing original works choreographed by guest artists, often featuring world premieres created specifically for SWYBT dancers
Community Outreach Program
Educational and community enrichment initiatives that bring dance to broader audiences and provide service opportunities for dancers
The Nutcracker
Annual holiday production performed at Higley Center for the Performing Arts with live music by Chandler Symphony Orchestra; includes audience engagement such as photo opportunities and holiday shopping
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Annual Storybook Ballet Productions 6 activities
    • Annual production of "The Nutcracker" ballet
      Stages an annual performance of "The Nutcracker" at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, featuring dancers from the company and including live orchestral accompaniment.
    • Ballet Performances
      Performs "The Nutcracker" ballet at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts and provides other performance opportunities for dancers, including working with choreographers and performing with a live orchestra.
    • Ballet Performances
      Performs ballet productions, including "The Nutcracker" at venues like the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, often featuring a live orchestra.
    • Ballet Performances
      Performs "The Nutcracker" ballet at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, offering performance opportunities for dancers, including performing with a live orchestra.
    • Ballet Performances
      Performs "The Nutcracker" ballet at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, offering performance opportunities for dancers, including working with a live orchestra.
    • Ballet Performances
      Performs "The Nutcracker" ballet at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts, offering performance opportunities for dancers, including performing with a live orchestra.
  • Dance Education & Community Outreach 6 activities
    • Educational and Community Outreach
      Offers educational outreach and community outreach programs, including field trips to see professional dancers.
    • Educational and Community Outreach
      Offers educational outreach and community outreach programs, including field trips to see professional dancers.
    • Educational and Community Outreach
      Conducts educational and community outreach programs, which include field trips for dancers to see professional performances and other community engagement opportunities.
    • Educational and Community Outreach
      Provides educational outreach and community outreach programs, including field trips to see professional dancers.
    • Educational and Community Outreach
      Offers educational outreach and community outreach programs, including field trips to see professional dancers.
    • Educational and community outreach programs
      Conducts educational and community outreach initiatives, including field trips to professional dance performances and community engagement opportunities for dancers.
  • Pre-Professional Dance Training 6 activities
    • Pre-Professional Ballet Training
      Provides pre-professional training and artistic achievement for ballet students aged 13-18 who aspire to a professional career, including working with choreographers and participating in world premieres.
    • Pre-Professional Ballet Training
      Offers pre-professional training and artistic achievement programs for ballet students aged 13-18 who aspire to a professional dance career.
    • Pre-Professional Ballet Training
      Provides pre-professional training and artistic achievement for ballet students aged 13-18 who aspire to a professional career, including working with choreographers and participating in world premieres.
    • Pre-Professional Ballet Training
      Offers pre-professional training and opportunities for artistic achievement to ballet students aged 13-18 who aspire to a professional dance career.
    • Pre-Professional Ballet Training
      Provides pre-professional training and artistic achievement for ballet students aged 13-18 who aspire to a professional career.
    • Pre-professional ballet training program
      Offers pre-professional training and artistic development for ballet students aged 13–18 who are pursuing careers in dance, including instruction, choreographic workshops, and performance experience.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Choreographer Collaboration
      Collaborates with choreographers each season to create and set new dances on the company, frequently resulting in world premieres.
    • Choreographer residency and new dance creation
      Hosts choreographers each season to set original works on the company, often resulting in world premieres specifically created for the dancers.
    • Choreography and New Works
      Brings in choreographers each season to set dances on the company, often resulting in world premieres created for the dancers.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$14K23%
Program service revenue$33K54%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$28K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$28K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +167.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Yen-li Chen — Artistic Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Ballet Arizona Partner — Artistic Director Yen-Li Chen and Vice President (her husband) are former principal dancers with Ballet Arizona.
  • Chandler Symphony Orchestra Partner — Provides live music for "The Nutcracker" performances.
  • Fountainhead Tanz Theatre Partner — The president danced with Fountainhead Tanz Theatre for a couple of years.
  • Higley Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Venue for "The Nutcracker" performances.