Peridance Capezio Center

What Peridance Capezio Center does

Peridance Capezio Center is a private, for-profit dance education institution founded in 1983 and headquartered at 126 East 13th Street in the East Village of Manhattan, New York City. The company operates a four-division platform covering the full dance education lifecycle: the School at Peridance (SAP) for children and teens ages 18 months through 17; Education and Training Programs for pre-professional dancers ages 17-25 (Certificate Program, Independent Study Program, MOPTOP Universal, and Peridance Collective); the Open Class Program for adult drop-in learners; and the affiliated Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC), the professional company founded and artistically directed by Igal Perry. The physical infrastructure comprises six sprung, column-free studios plus an in-house 140-seat black-box venue, the KnJ Theater, all housed in a single ground-floor Manhattan location near Union Square.

The center is the only SEVP-authorized F-1 visa dance school in New York City, enabling formal international student recruitment through partner agencies including DEOW, Kotoba Education Institute, and Re-Study Inc. in Japan, drawing students from 25-plus countries across EMEA, APAC, the Americas, and Africa. Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring tuition (Certificate Program $15,200-$18,600 per year, Peridance Collective $3,820, Independent Study Program $1,135-$12,600, MOPTOP Universal $3,850-$7,525), per-class adult drop-in fees, weekly children's summer programming ($510-$900/week for half-day and full-day camps), short-format teen intensives, theater and studio rentals, ticketed performances, and organized group bookings at $25 per student or $550 flat for a private class. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the company website, supported by Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, email, scholarship partnerships with 16 dance competitions, and international agency channels.

The business is founder-led under Artistic Director Igal Perry with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding rounds. Delivery is entirely physical, instructor-led, and in-person at the NYC facility; the company has no proprietary software platform, no mobile app, and no technology stack beyond a Wix-based website. The business has operated continuously for more than 40 years, positioning itself as a cultural hub in the East Village dance community with a documented track record of placing graduates at companies including Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, Parsons Dance, Balletto Teatro di Torino, Ballet Hispanico, Les Ballets Trockadero de Montecarlo, and Bat-Sheva Ensemble.

Name

Peridance Capezio Center

Legal name

Peridance Center LLC

Website

https://peridance.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Peridance Capezio Center is a private, NYC-based dance education institution founded in 1983, operating six studios plus the KnJ Theater at 126 East 13th Street to deliver multi-tier dance training across children, teens, adults, and SEVP-authorized F-1 international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Education and Training

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Dance Companies (711120), Dance Companies (71112), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contemporary & Modern Dance (MPAGADAB), Youth/Student & Community Dance Recitals (MPAGADAI), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD), Dance Floor, Staging & Platform Rentals (HSACAFAD)

Keywords

• Dance education
• Performing arts training
• Professional dance programs
• Studio rental services
• Children dance classes

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Open Class Fees: Peridance generates revenue through adult drop-in class fees, with classes ranging from beginner to advanced levels across multiple dance genres including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, house, tap, and more.
2. Training Program Tuition: Revenue from multiple structured training programs including Certificate Program (2-year, $15,200-$18,600/year), Independent Study Program (1-12 months, $1,135-$12,600), MOPTOP Universal (3-6 months, $3,850-$7,525), and Peridance Collective (9 months, $3,820).
3. Children & Teen Programs: Revenue from School at Peridance (SAP) including summer camps ($510-$900/week), performance companies, and year-round classes for ages 18 months to 17 years.
4. Studio & Theater Rentals: Revenue from renting KnJ Theater (seating capacity 140) and studio spaces to external dance companies, choreographers, and performance groups. Rental includes theater manager, sound board operator, light board operator, and ushers.
5. Group Bookings: Revenue from organized group visits offering discounted class rates ($25/student/class) or private group classes ($550 flat rate for 10-15 students or $36/student for 16+ students).
6. Performance Events: Revenue from ticket sales for performances at KnJ Theater including Peridance Presents, student concerts, and theater rental performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peridance Capezio Center operates a New York City dance education and training facility offering adult drop-in classes, pre-professional training programs, and children's dance education. The company also operates the KnJ Theater for performances and rentals, and runs the Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC) as its affiliated professional dance company.

Product overview

Peridance Capezio Center is New York's premier dance center offering a comprehensive suite of dance education and performance programs. The company operates a platform model consisting of multiple distinct programs: the School at Peridance (SAP) for children and teens with performance companies (Core, iRep, TapCo) and summer camps; adult open classes and workshops; professional training programs including the Certificate Program (2-year), Independent Study Program (1-12 months), MOPTOP Universal (street dance, 3-6 months), and Peridance Collective (9-month repertory program). The center also operates KnJ Theater as a performance venue for rentals and productions, offers studio rentals, artist residencies, and serves international students through an F-1 Visa Program. All programs are centered at the facility at 126 East 13th Street in New York City.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School at Peridance (SAP): Dance education programs for children and teens ages 18 months to 18+
• MOPTOP Universal
• Peridance Collective
• Certificate Program
• Independent Study Program
• KnJ Theater
• Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC)

Products and services

• Adult Open Classes
• Certificate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Certificate Program graduates have joined companies including Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, Parsons Dance, Balletto Teatro di Torino, Ballet Hispanico, Les Ballets Trockadero de Montecarlo, and Bat-Sheva Ensemble in Israel.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCDC is the professional dance company affiliated with Peridance Center, founded by Artistic Director Igal Perry. The company shares facilities with the center and provides repertory classes for students, with Core Program students working on PCDC choreography and performing in professional productions.
• Oniin Dance CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItaly-based dance company partner listed on Peridance's partners page, indicating collaborative relationship in the dance community.
• BAILA SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalsa dance partner organization collaborating with Peridance. Faculty member Baila Society teaches salsa classes at the center.
• 36 Chambaz of StylzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance crew/organization co-founded by Caleaf Sellers, listed as a partner. Associated with street dance culture and hip hop community.
• Djoniba Dance CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance education center partner, reflecting collaborative relationship in dance education community.
• Dance InformaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance industry publication partner providing media coverage and industry recognition for Peridance programs and students.
• DEOW (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese educational agency based in Japan that supports international students in studying abroad at Peridance. Their mission is to 'provide Dream Explorers with Opportunities and Wishes' for students seeking dance education in New York.
• Kotoba Kyoiku Kenkyushitsu (Kotoba Education Institute)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmall sole-owned Japanese agency established in July 2022, focusing on detailed student care. The agent has studied and worked in the United States and Canada, providing personalized support for students starting their overseas adventure.
• Re-Study Inc. (Japan)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese educational agency providing support to prospective students wishing to study abroad, including in dance, music, art, and cosmetology fields.
• NYCDA (National Youth Dance Competition)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance competition partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.
• Journey Dance CompetitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance competition partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.
• Force Dance TourminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance competition partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.
• Embody Dance ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance conference partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.
• Shine Dance FestivalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance festival partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.
• High Demand Dance CompetitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDance competition partner offering scholarship opportunities for dancers to attend Peridance programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Broadway Dance Center: A long-established NYC drop-in and training dance studio in Midtown offering similar open-class, intensive, and professional-track programs across ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, and tap — directly competing with Peridance for adult and pre-professional dancers.
• Steps on Broadway: Iconic NYC dance studio on Broadway offering open classes, intensives, and pre-professional training across multiple disciplines. Closely comparable in product mix, urban location, and target audience to Peridance's open-class and training programs.
• Joffrey Ballet School: NYC ballet training institution offering year-round, summer intensive, and pre-professional programs. Comparable to Peridance's Certificate Program and intensives in structure, audience (ages 12-25), and tuition price points.
• School of American Ballet (SAB): The official training academy of New York City Ballet. Comparable as a NYC-based, multi-tier pre-professional ballet school feeding into a major affiliated company — a structural model similar to Peridance's PCDC-pipeline approach.
• Parsons Dance: NYC-based contemporary dance company and educational programs. Comparable as both a peer professional company (artistic overlap) and as a destination where Peridance graduates place, validating its training-to-company pipeline.
• Martha Graham Dance Company: Historic NYC contemporary dance company with associated school programs. Comparable in operating a performing company alongside an education arm in the same NYC market, and in producing both repertory and educational programming.
• Edge Performing Arts Center: LA-based commercial/hip-hop and contemporary dance studio with open classes, intensives, and pre-professional tracks. Comparable in target audience (commercial dance aspirants), program structure, and as a feeder for professional commercial work.

Broad incumbents

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater / The Ailey School: Premier NYC dance institution operating both a professional company and a school. Comparable in having a wholly-owned performing company, professional training programs, and community/children's division — though larger scale and more focused on modern/African-diasporic traditions.

Others

• Peridance Contemporary Dance Company (PCDC): Wholly-owned subsidiary of Peridance Center. Comparable as a contemporary dance repertory company producing original work and touring; useful as a benchmark for the company-production arm of the broader business.

Regional players

• Batsheva Dance Company: Internationally renowned Israeli contemporary dance company with affiliated training programs. Comparable as an international destination for serious pre-professional dancers and a destination employer for Peridance graduates (Bat-Sheva Ensemble listed in placements).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/peridancecenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/peridancecapeziocenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/peridancecenter
• Xx.com/peridance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peridance-capezio-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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