Dance Place

Organization Overview

Dance Place is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2020, Dance Place employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dance Place is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2020, Dance Place generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, DANCE PLACE SUPPORTED ARTISTS AND STUDENTS AT EVERY AGE AND AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREERS, ARTISTRY, AND GROWTH. SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS WAS ACHIEVED THROUGH PRESENTING PERFORMANCES (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY), PROVIDING RESIDENCIES, AND COMMISSIONING WORK - SERVING OVER 700 ARTISTS, SUPPORTING 57 PRESENTATIONS AND 3 COMMISSIONS, AND PROVIDING OVER 680 HOURS OF FREE REHEARSAL SPACE. DANCE PLACE'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS (ON-SITE, OFF-SITE, AND VIRTUALLY) SERVED OVER 6,000 PARTICIPANTS AND 15 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. APPROXIMATELY $93,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS WAS PROVIDED TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACROSS ALL OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. IN TOTAL, DANCE PLACE'S ARTISTIC, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ENRICHED THE LIVES OF 31,330 IN FISCAL YEAR 2020.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS-DANCE PLACE OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND WEEKEND DANCE PERFORMING SERIES THAT PRESENTS MODERN DANCE, AFRICAN DANCE, TAP DANCE, PERFORMANCE ART, HIP HOP, AND SPOKEN WORD BY DC-BASED, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES. EARNED REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES TO THESE PERFORMANCES IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY ARTISTS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE PERFORMANCES AND DISCUSSIONS THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


YOUTH EDUCATION - DANCE PLACE OFFERS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ENERGIZERS ON-SITE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LOCAL YOUTH. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


ADULT PROGRAMS - DANCE PLACE'S SCHOOL OFFERS DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF DANCE FORMS FOR DANCERS AT ALL LEVELS. DANCE PLACE OFFERS WORK/STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER ASPIRING DANCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE DANCE CLASSES FOR FREE. DANCE PLACE ALSO PROVIDES FREE/AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO REHEARSE AND CREATE NEW WORKS. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


PERFORMANCES AND PRESENTATIONS-DANCE PLACE OFFERS A YEAR-ROUND WEEKEND DANCE PERFORMING SERIES THAT PRESENTS MODERN DANCE, AFRICAN DANCE, TAP DANCE, PERFORMANCE ART, HIP HOP, AND SPOKEN WORD BY DC-BASED, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES. EARNED REVENUE FROM TICKET SALES TO THESE PERFORMANCES IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY ARTISTS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE PERFORMANCES AND DISCUSSIONS THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


YOUTH EDUCATION - DANCE PLACE OFFERS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS BOTH ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE FOR YOUTH, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE ENERGIZERS ON-SITE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE CREATIVE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LOCAL YOUTH. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


ADULT PROGRAMS - DANCE PLACE'S SCHOOL OFFERS DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS IN A VARIETY OF DANCE FORMS FOR DANCERS AT ALL LEVELS. DANCE PLACE OFFERS WORK/STUDY AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS WHICH OFFER ASPIRING DANCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE DANCE CLASSES FOR FREE. DANCE PLACE ALSO PROVIDES FREE/AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE FOR ARTISTS TO REHEARSE AND CREATE NEW WORKS. EARNED REVENUE FROM TUITION SALES TO THESE EVENTS IS APPROXIMATELY 50% LESS THAN PRIOR YEARS DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT-MANDATED CLOSURE OF OUR PHYSICAL SPACE IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. DANCE PLACE CONTINUED TO PAY TEACHERS TO PRESENT FREE ONLINE CLASSES THAT WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Morgan
Executive Artistic Director
$85,000
Denise Rollins
Chair
$0
Adam Weers
Treasurer
$0
Jannes Gibson
Vice Chair
$0
Julia Johnson
Secretary
$0
Michael Walton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,481,158
Investment income $1,372
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,960
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$20,178
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $4,365
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,912,991

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Dance Place has recieved totaling $252,470.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$75,000
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES

$65,000
Shubert Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$30,000
New England Foundation For The Arts Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT

$21,200
Joseph And Joan Cullman Foundation For The Arts Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$15,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,256
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$290,335
Earnings$30,726
Admin Expense$1,450
Other Expense$14,203
Ending Balance$305,408

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or