Bosoma Dance Company

What Bosoma Dance Company does

BoSoma Dance Company is a private non-profit contemporary dance organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hamilton, Massachusetts, on Boston's North Shore. The company produces original contemporary dance works under the artistic direction of co-founder Katherine Hooper, with a roster of 15-17 dancers that has premiered over 50 original works across 21+ seasons. Its performance programming is delivered through recurring venue partnerships at Calderwood Pavilion, Larcom Theatre, Windhover Center, and The Cabot, supplemented by institutional commissions from organizations such as the Peabody Essex Museum (a 101-day Rodin exhibit engagement in 2016) and New England Conservatory.

The company operates an integrated business model spanning performance, education, and philanthropy. Its wholly-owned subsidiary BoSoma School of Dance runs training programs at two Massachusetts locations (Hamilton and Georgetown), generating revenue through tuition, a $700 summer intensive, and $22 drop-in open company classes. Educational outreach programs deliver K-12 residency curricula to schools, while a tiered donor program ($25 Friend level to $5,000+ Choreographer's Circle) and a $800-per-dancer Sponsor-a-Dancer initiative provide philanthropic funding. Marketing runs through the company website, Facebook/YouTube/Instagram, Boston Globe press coverage, and community referrals. There is no proprietary technology platform; the core 'product' is live human choreography and dance performance.

Name

Bosoma Dance Company

Legal name

BoSoma Dance Company

Website

https://bosoma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BoSoma Dance Company is a non-profit contemporary dance organization in Hamilton, MA, producing original performances, running a two-location dance school, and delivering K-12 educational residency programs funded through ticket sales, tuition, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Services

NAICS

Dance Companies (711120), Fine Arts Schools (61161)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Dance Festivals & Dance Series (MPAGADAJ), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD), Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Dance education programs
• Summer dance intensive
• Community arts outreach
• Professional dance company

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for dance performances at various venues including Calderwood Pavilion, Larcom Theatre, Windhover Center, and The Cabot. General admission typically $35, student/senior $25.
2. Summer Intensive Program: Annual summer intensive training program for dedicated dancers. Cost is $700 per participant for professional-level instruction in ballet, modern, contemporary, and BoSoma repertory.
3. Open Company Class: Drop-in dance classes offered to intermediate/advanced dancers (18+) on Thursday evenings during summer months. Each class costs $22.
4. Educational Outreach Programs: Schools pay for BoSoma's educational residency programs including one-week or 4-6 week workshops for K-12 students, culminating in performances.
5. Donations and Sponsorships: Non-profit funding through individual donations at various tiers (Friend $25 to Choreographer's Circle $5,000+), corporate sponsorships, and gala events.
6. Sponsor-a-Dancer Program: Individual sponsorship program where donors contribute $800 to directly support a dancer's costs for rehearsals, performances, costumes, and training, with exclusive benefits including rehearsal access and social media recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BoSoma Dance Company produces and performs contemporary dance works at regional New England venues under Artistic Director Katherine Hooper, alongside operating the BoSoma School of Dance with two training locations, an annual Summer Intensive, drop-in Open Company Classes, and K-12 educational residency programs that integrate dance with core curricula (language arts, mathematics, science). Revenue comes from ticket sales, class fees, school residency contracts, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

BoSoma Dance Company operates as a contemporary dance production company with an affiliated dance school. The core offering is the professional dance company under Artistic Director Katherine Hooper, which produces seasonal performances and commissions original choreography. Supporting this are educational programs including the BoSoma School of Dance (with Hamilton and Georgetown locations), the Summer Intensive training program, Open Company Classes, and school residency outreach programs. Additional revenue and community engagement come through the Sponsor-A-Dancer program and a tiered donor contributions program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BoSoma School of Dance: Dance school operated by the company with locations in Hamilton and Georgetown, MA, offering dance education and training programs.

Products and services

• BoSoma Dance Company (Professional Contemporary Dance Performances) Professional contemporary dance company producing seasonal performances, original choreographic works, and commissioned engagements at venues including Windhover Center, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, Larcom Theatre, and The Cabot. Targets general audiences and cultural institution commissioners in New England.
• BoSoma School of Dance Dance school with two physical locations (Hamilton and Georgetown, MA) offering ongoing dance education and training programs for students. Targets aspiring dancers and community members seeking structured dance instruction.
• Summer Intensive Immersive summer training program offering Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and BoSoma repertory study with professional-level instruction at a flat $700 per participant fee. Targets dedicated dancers seeking professional-level training.
• Open Company Class Drop-in dance classes offered on Thursday evenings (5:30–6:30pm) from July through August for intermediate/advanced dancers aged 18+, priced at $22 per session. Targets adult dancers seeking professional-level drop-in training.
• Educational Outreach Programs School residency programs for K-12 students offering one-week or 4-6 week workshops including "Stories in Motion" and "Math and Science Matters," integrating dance with language arts, mathematics, and science curricula. Targets K-12 schools seeking arts-integrated programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• 101 consecutive days of performance at Peabody Essex Museum
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peabody Essex MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2016, BDC was commissioned by the Peabody Essex Museum to perform for 101 days, five hours each day, to accompany the Rodin: Transforming Sculpture exhibit. This was a major performance commitment showcasing the company's work in a prestigious cultural institution setting.
• New England ConservatorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2015, BDC was commissioned to perform their own interpretation of Stravinsky's Les Noces at New England Conservatory's legendary Jordan Hall, one of the most prestigious performance venues in Boston.
• Chorus pro MusicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDC has performed commissions from Chorus pro Musica, a Boston-based choral ensemble, collaborating on musical performances.
• Patricia Kenny Dance CollectionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDC has performed commissions from the Patricia Kenny Dance Collection of New York, presenting works in New York venues.
• City Ballet of BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Side by Side production at Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA in 2022, combining contemporary and ballet dance styles.
• NSquared DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Synergy production in 2023 at Shore Country Day School, Beverly, MA.
• Collage Dance EnsembleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBDC worked as in-demand collaborators with Collage Dance Ensemble under the direction of Ahmet Luleci, performing in festivals around the globe.
• New England Arts for Literacy ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership in 2016-2017, BDC created K-12 programs that support core curricula learning, including a landmark Mathematics and Science program designed to teach children how choreographers use numbers and music mathematically to create choreography.
• Windhover Center for the Performing ArtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner for annual summer season performances. BDC presents their Summer Season at Windhover's outdoor stage in Rockport, MA.
• Tony Tucker (Guest Choreographer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuest choreographer presenting work at BDC's Summer Season at Windhover, including Freakquency exploring rhythm, transformation, and personal evolution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boston Ballet: Largest ballet company in the U.S., based in Boston. Operates a professional dance company and an affiliated ballet school (Boston Ballet School) comparable to BoSoma's school-to-company structure, but at significantly larger scale and with classical rather than contemporary focus.
• Mark Morris Dance Group: Internationally renowned contemporary dance company with a robust education and community engagement program. Comparable as a contemporary dance company that integrates performance, education, and community outreach at far greater scale.
• Pilobolus: Renowned American contemporary dance company known for innovative choreography and commercial work, with educational programming. Comparable as a contemporary dance company combining artistic innovation with school/community programs.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Premier American modern dance company with extensive national touring, a school (The Ailey School), and significant community education programs. Comparable as a contemporary/modern dance company with an integrated school and education arm.

Direct peers

• Collage Dance Ensemble: Contemporary dance ensemble under direction of Ahmet Luleci that has previously collaborated with BoSoma on global festival performances. Closely comparable as a contemporary dance ensemble with international touring activity.
• City Ballet of Boston: Boston-based professional ballet company that has directly collaborated with BoSoma on the 'Side by Side' production at Calderwood Pavilion. Most directly comparable as a same-market peer offering ticketed dance performances and educational programming.
• Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre: Boston-area non-profit ballet company operating a professional company alongside a dance school with multiple locations. Directly comparable hybrid performance-plus-education model serving the same Greater Boston market.
• NSquared Dance: Massachusetts-based contemporary dance company that collaborated with BoSoma on the 'Synergy' production in 2023. Closely comparable as a New England contemporary dance company of similar size and mission.

Others

• Providence Performing Arts Center: Major presenting venue that hired BoSoma for a sponsored virtual performance in 2021. Comparable as a New England performing arts venue partner, though operates as a presenter rather than producing dance company.
• Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival: National historic landmark dance festival and school in Becket, MA. Comparable as a New England-based dance presenting/educational institution, though operates primarily as a presenter rather than producing company.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO5ylkqpNza16ADpw1FzL6w
• Facebookfacebook.com/BoSomaDance
• Instagraminstagram.com/bosomadance
• Xx.com/bosomadance

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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