named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Adaptive Dance
An all-inclusive dance class offered through The School of Southwest Ballet Theatre.
Homeschool Students Program
Midday ballet classes specifically for homeschool students through The School of Southwest Ballet Theatre.
SWBT Company
A non-profit ballet performance company that brings high-quality, professional performances to the community at an affordable price, without requiring participants to pay theatre, costume, or other production fees.
The School of Southwest Ballet Theatre
Provides a high-quality, richly creative, pre-professional program to children and adults, with a curriculum based in classical ballet tradition.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Somatic and Inclusive Dance Education 2 activities
- Adaptive Dance ClassesProvides an all-inclusive Adaptive Dance class for individuals of all abilities.
- Adaptive Dance programProvides an all-inclusive Adaptive Dance class designed for individuals of all abilities, promoting accessibility in dance education.
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Pre-Professional Dance Training 2 activities
- Pre-professional Ballet ProgramOffers a pre-professional ballet program for children and adults, providing experience in dance performance.
- Pre-professional ballet training programOffers a pre-professional ballet program for children and adults, providing high-quality dance instruction and performance experience. Includes midday classes for homeschool students.
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Professional Ballet & Dance Performances 2 activities
- Professional Ballet PerformancesPresents professional classical ballet performances, staging two classical ballets and a fully staged showcase each season, at an affordable price for the community.
- Professional ballet performancesPresents professional classical ballet performances to the community at an affordable price, staging two classical ballets and a fully staged showcase each season.
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Dance Education & Community Outreach 1 activity
- Community engagement and outreach initiativesEngages the community through cultural events such as a Pointe Shoe Art auction celebrating The Nutcracker, highlighting artistic contributions beyond performance.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Homeschool Ballet ClassesOffers midday ballet classes specifically for homeschool students.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$152K
Contributions & grants$31K20%
Program service revenue$119K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$25
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$80K
Grants paid out$19K
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$51K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 10
- C ELIZABETH SEUFERT — BOARD TREASURER/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
- CHERYL GUZ — BOARD DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER SEUFERT — BOARD DIRECTOR
- DEBRA HIATT — BOARD PRESIDENT
- KAREN CHAMPLAIN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- KATRINA JONES — BOARD SECRETARY
- LAURA WEISENSEE — BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
- PHILLIP OSTERHOLT — BOARD DIRECTOR
- REBECCA LUEDEMANN — BOARD DIRECTOR
- SUSAN RICHARDSON — BOARD DIRECTOR
relationships · 7
who they work with
- Arizona Commission on the Arts Government — State agency providing support to Southwest Ballet Theatre
- EMCC Art Club Partner — Partnered to unveil a Pointe Shoe Art auction.
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Melissa Hahne, founder of SWBT, approached the college in 2014 with an idea to bring arts to the West Valley.
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Partner institution hosting Southwest Ballet Theatre at the Performing Arts Center
- Estrella Mountain Community College Partner — Recipient of their 2023 Hero of Education Award.
- Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Partner — Presented the 2023 Hero of Education Award to Southwest Ballet Theatre.
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Federal agency providing support to Southwest Ballet Theatre through the Arizona Commission on the Arts