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DANCE MOTION PERFORMING COMPANY INC

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860785769 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A62 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · dancemotion.com
revenue
$292K
expenses
$262K
net assets
$106K
employees
0
volunteers
75
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

DANCE ART EDUCATION UNIQUE ARTISTIC EDUCATION PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH NOVELL COLLABORATIONS, BALLET PRODUCTION AND OUTREACH PROJECTS TO HELP STRENGTHEN THE ARTS IN THE COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

DanceMotion Performing Company is a youth dance organization founded in 1987 that empowers young dancers through exceptional training and community engagement. It produces professionally staged performances, offers free after-school dance classes in underserved schools, and provides scholarships for dancers in financial need. The company also stages free matinee performances for underprivileged children and raises funds for youth-focused charities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Benefit Performances
Stages benefit performances that have raised over $400,000 for local youth-focused charities.
Free After-School Dance Classes
Offers free after-school dance classes in underserved schools.
Free Matinee Performances
Stages free matinee performances for over 1,000 underprivileged children annually to ensure arts accessibility.
Professionally Staged Performances
Produces three professionally staged performances annually, primarily at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix, providing performance opportunities and engaging the community.
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships for dancers in financial need.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Somatic and Inclusive Dance Education 2 activities
    • Free After-School Dance Classes
      Provides free after-school dance classes in underserved schools.
    • Free after-school dance instruction in underserved schools
      Provides free after-school dance classes to students in underserved schools, expanding access to arts education for youth who might otherwise lack opportunities.
  • Discounted and Incentivized Event Access 2 activities
    • Free Matinee Performances for Underprivileged Children
      Stages free matinee performances for over 1,000 underprivileged children annually.
    • Free performances for underprivileged children
      Stages free matinee performances annually for over 1,000 underprivileged children, increasing access to live dance theater for underserved youth.
  • Benefit Concerts and Performances 1 activity
    • Benefit Performances for Local Charities
      Raises funds for local charities through benefit performances, having raised over $400,000 to date.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Charity fundraising through benefit performances
      Has raised over $400,000 for local charities through benefit performances, leveraging artistic programming for community financial support.
    • Dance Scholarships
      Offers scholarships for dancers in financial need to participate in their programs.
    • Financial aid and scholarship program for dancers
      Offers scholarships to support dancers in financial need, ensuring equitable participation in the organization’s programs.
    • Youth Dance Training and Performance
      Engages over 100 active dancers, ages 7 to 19, in dance training and produces three professionally staged performances annually, primarily at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix.
    • Youth dance company with professional performances
      Engages over 100 active dancers aged 7 to 19 in a structured performing company that produces three professionally staged performances annually, primarily at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Phoenix.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$292K
Contributions & grants$206K71%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$10%
Other revenue$84K
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$15K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash$137K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$106K
Liquid reserves6.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +76.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • GABRIEL SMITH — TREASURER
  • KARIE COWDEN — PRESIDENT
  • SARA GOLD — SECRETARY
  • SARA KOC — VICE-PRESIDE
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Orpheum Theatre Partner — Primary venue for professionally staged performances