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Several Dancers Core

Several Dancers Core

Houston, TX 77266
Tax ID74-2054315

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About this organization

Revenue

$378,257

Expenses

$362,874

Mission

Core Dance, a contemporary dance organization, creates, performs, and produces compelling original dance that ignites the creative spirit and actively encourages participation and conversation by and with the community. Creating a context for dance that is relevant in both our home cities and around the globe, Core Dance uses dance to illuminate, educate and question. In essence, Core Dance is an artistic incubator and convener.

About

For the year ended June 30, 2019, Core Dance operated the following programs:(i) Community EngagementThe most vibrant program in Core Dances Community Engagement is Dynamic Exchange. Started in 1992, Dynamic Exchange brings movement based art exploration to underserved and at risk partner organizations serving the needs of elders, youth, recent arrivals to the United States and people fleeing domestic partner abuse and addiction. Through movement, participants focus on self expression and communication, finding ways to discuss and interpret their own life experiences and transform them into tools for future growth.Core Dance also offers regular Teacher Training Institutes where movement based Teaching Artists are invited to learn from leaders and innovators in arts and dance education. These intensive, multi day experiences strengthen the skills of Arts professionals as ambassadors and educators in their communities.(ii)FieldworkFieldwork is offered in partnership with The Field in New York. It is an opportunity for artists, creators and makers to come together on a regular schedule to explore new work and to refine their practices. Designed on a peer feedback model, participants are accountable to one another in their exploration. The process is led by a facilitator who is also a creator and culminates in a public showcase of the work developed.(iii)Dance Artists of Core DanceCore Dance and its Dance Artists has been creating and performing contemporary dance since its inception in 1980 the company is known for its riveting passionate and timely subject matter and is internationally acclaimed in countries all over the world. Core Dance has toured in France, Israel, Mexico, Guatemala, Sweden, Germany, Croatia, the Republic of Georgia and Poland. Core Dance employs its Dance Artists full-time and provides access to healthcare and wellness programs and practices. The administrative staff at Core Dance comes from the artistic world, all of them are practicing artists and skilled administrators.(iv)SalonCore Dance embraces the idea that art is a conversation. During the fall and spring sessions, Core Dance presents an evening Salon. Audiences enjoy light refreshments as they observe art in creation and offer feedback in a facilitated setting. (v)Lunchtime in the StudioLunchtime in the studio is an opportunity for the community to meet the dance artists of Core Dance for lunch, conversation and a sneak peek at work in process or coming up in the season. Participant are treated to free lunch and become part of our creative process.(vi)EnCOREEnCore Dance on Film is a yearly dance film festival curated by dance film professionals. The evening event features work from artists all over the world and coincides with the opening of the Decatur Arts Festival in Georgia.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Core dance, a contemporary dance organization, creates, performs, and produces compelling original dance that ignites the creative spirit and actively encourages participation and conversation by and with the community. creating a context for dance that is relevant in both our home cities and around the globe, core dance uses dance to illuminate, educate and question. in essence, core dance is an artistic incubator and convener.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Core dance, a contemporary dance organization, creates, performs, and produces compelling original dance that ignites the creative spirit and actively encourages participation and conversation by and with the community. creating a context for dance that is relevant in both our home cities and around the globe, core dance uses dance to illuminate, educate and question. in essence, core dance is an artistic incubator and convener.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as TX.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 66008, HOUSTON, TX, 772666008.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 0.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $15,383.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has 8 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1980.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $237,109 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $35,284 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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