named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Aerial Dance Classes
Classes in single point trapeze for all ages and abilities, taught by experienced instructors.
Contemporary Practice
Dance classes focusing on contemporary movement for various skill levels.
High Flyin' Arts Youth Summer Camp
A summer camp for youth that integrates art, storytelling, and movement, including dreamtime and dot art techniques.
Lucid Movement
A program encouraging connection to and exploration of the inner self through somatic practices, focusing on internal experience and well-being.
Movement for Seniors
Specialized movement classes designed for older adults.
No Frills "Have a Heart" Dance Happenin'
An annual dance event.
Solstice Celebration
Annual performance events such as "Pillars of Light" and "The Longest Night: Women of Winter."
Yoga
Yoga instruction for different populations, including seniors.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Therapeutic & Community Art Workshops 4 activities
- Arts Camps for YouthZUZI operates the High Flyin' Arts Camp, a youth summer camp where students create art from recyclable materials, develop storytelling through art, and learn Dreamtime and Dot Art techniques.
- Operate High Flyin' Arts CampZUZI operates the High Flyin' Arts Camp, a youth summer camp where students create art from recyclable materials, identify stories to share through art, and learn Dreamtime and Dot Art techniques.
- Operate youth arts education programs and summer campsRuns the High Flyin' Arts Youth Summer Camp where students create art from recyclable materials, explore storytelling through art, and learn Dreamtime and Dot Art techniques.
- Youth and Summer Arts Education ProgramsOperates the High Flyin' Arts Youth Summer Camp and other arts education programs where students create art from recyclable materials, explore storytelling through art, and learn cultural techniques such as Dreamtime and Dot Art.
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Dance Education & Community Outreach 4 activities
- Community and School-Based Dance EducationDelivers dance education programs at the ZUZI! Paolo Freire School, Mirasol Recovery Treatment Program, and ZUZI! School, integrating life metaphors into dance theory and practice for diverse populations.
- Conduct teaching residencies and community-based dance instructionDelivers dance instruction through teaching residencies and ongoing classes at ZUZI! Paolo Freire School, Mirasol Recovery Treatment Program, and ZUZI! School, integrating life metaphors into dance practice.
- Provide dance education in various institutionsZUZI provides dance education by teaching at ZUZI! Paolo Freire School, Mirasol Recovery Treatment Program, and ZUZI! School, and has showcased teaching residencies and choreography locally and nationally.
- Teaching Residencies and National Choreographic OutreachConducts teaching residencies and presents choreography locally and nationally in collaboration with various organizations and institutions, extending ZUZI's pedagogical and artistic reach beyond Tucson.
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Somatic and Inclusive Dance Education 4 activities
- Lucid Movement and Somatic Dance ClassesOffers Lucid Movement and somatic-based dance classes designed to support connection to the inner self through movement, with instruction grounded in improvisational practices influenced by ballet, Graham technique, Alexander technique, and authentic movement.
- Movement and Dance ClassesZUZI offers various movement and dance classes, including improvisational movement influenced by ballet and Graham technique, Lucid Movement classes based on somatic practices, and classes focused on achieving flow and creative expression through movement. They also teach and train instructors in aerial dance techniques.
- Offer movement classesZUZI offers Lucid Movement classes based on somatic practices to connect individuals to their inner self through movement, and teaches improvisational movement influenced by various dance techniques like ballet, Graham, Alexander, and authentic movement, aiming to help participants achieve flow and joy through creative expression.
- Provide improvisational and somatic movement classesOffers Lucid Movement and improvisational movement classes rooted in somatic practices, ballet, Graham technique, Alexander technique, and authentic movement to support self-connection, creative expression, and flow states.
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General Volunteer Support Services 1 activity
- Support organizational leadership and governance through long-term board and volunteer engagementEngages individuals in sustained leadership and operational roles including board service, volunteer work, and administrative leadership such as assistant school director, supporting organizational continuity over decades.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Aerial Dance Instruction and Instructor TrainingProvides aerial dance technique instruction and trains instructors in aerial dance, expanding technical and pedagogical capacity in this specialized form.
- Deliver aerial dance instruction and instructor trainingProvides aerial dance technique classes and trains instructors in aerial dance, expanding pedagogical capacity in this discipline.
- Host and present dance performances and celebrationsZUZI hosts and presents various dance events and celebrations, including Solstice Celebrations like "Pillars of Light" and "The Longest Night: Women of Winter," the No Frills "Have a Heart" Dance Happenin', and presentations of works such as "A Dream of Idaho" by Nanette Robinson.
- Host public dance performances and seasonal celebrationsPresents public events including solstice celebrations such as "Pillars of Light" and "The Longest Night: Women of Winter," as well as community dance events like the No Frills "Have a Heart" Dance Happenin' and performances such as "A Dream of Idaho."
- Performance and Event HostingZUZI hosts and presents various performances and celebrations, including Solstice Celebrations ("Pillars of Light" and "The Longest Night: Women of Winter"), dance happenings like "No Frills 'Have a Heart' Dance Happenin'", and specific dance presentations such as "A Dream of Idaho".
- Public Dance Performances and EventsHosts and presents public dance performances and seasonal events such as the "Pillars of Light" Solstice Celebration, "The Longest Night: Women of Winter" Solstice Celebration, the No Frills "Have a Heart" Dance Happenin', and performances like "A Dream of Idaho."
- Teach and train in aerial dance techniqueZUZI teaches and trains instructors in aerial dance technique.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$34K56%
Program service revenue$27K44%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$80K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$43K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue +6.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
board members · 3
- Eileen Kaady — Director
- Evangelina Squires — Director
- Nanette Robinson — Board Member
relationships · 29
who they work with
- ADAA Showcase Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Airloom Aerial Partner — Performance and collaboration partner.
- Artworks Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- City High School Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Flagstaff Summer Dance Festival Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Funhouse Movement Theater Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Greenfields Country Day School Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Latina Dance Collective Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Group Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement; also currently teaches at Mirasol Recovery Treatment Program.
- NEW ARTiculations Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- O-T-O Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- O-T-O Dance Partner — Collaborative performance and teaching relationship including role as assistant school director.
- Paolo Friere Integral Middle School Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Pima Community College Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Pima County Library Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Rick Wamer Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography for the "Mythos" Project.
- Satori School Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Sugarbeast Circus Partner — Performance and collaboration partner.
- Taproot Productions Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- The Tucson Poetry Festival Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Partnered for an event titled "Morning Blood Gold".
- Tucson Botanical Gardens Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- University of Arizona Dance Department Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- University of Iowa Dance Department Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- University of Wisconsin, MFA program Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Villa Maria Geriatric Care Center Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement for seniors.
- Waldorf School Partner — Has an ongoing relationship, teaching aerial dance, contemporary practice, yoga, and movement.
- Zenith Dance Collective Partner — Showcased teaching residencies and choreography with this organization.
- Zuzi Dance Partner — Performance and educational collaboration partner.