610 Stompers

What 610 Stompers does

610 Stompers is a New Orleans-based, all-male performing arts troupe founded in 2009 and operated as the nonprofit 610 Stompers, Inc. The organization fields roughly 100 members aged from their twenties to eighties who perform choreographed dance routines at parades, sporting events, festivals, private bookings, and charitable functions. The group's audience is primarily the New Orleans community and its tourist base, with secondary national exposure through television appearances and parades. Membership is selective, drawing from an audition waitlist reported to exceed 500 prospective performers.

The core "product" is live performance and brand presence rather than software. The supporting technology footprint is minimal: the public site runs on Squarespace, while internal operations are managed through a custom member portal called "SixTen" that handles dues, event RSVPs, and merchandise ordering. There is no proprietary platform, no disclosed data assets, and no AI/ML component. Merchandise is the primary tangible product, spanning apparel, accessories, kids' and toddler lines, "Future Stomper" youth items, and limited fine-art prints, all priced roughly between $5 and $60 per item.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: ticketed events (priced $35–$60), merchandise sales, corporate sponsorships (including Raising Cane's, Gnarly Barley, and Sazerac), private appearance fees, and individual donations. A substantial share of proceeds is redistributed to charity — over $531,436 cumul since founding — through the Stompers Give Back grant program and direct donations. The unit economics are volunteer-driven: members are unpaid, which keeps the cost base low but caps scalability without hiring professional staff.

Name

610 Stompers

Legal name

610 Stompers, Inc.

Website

https://610stompers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

610 Stompers is a New Orleans-based, all-male nonprofit dance troupe of about 100 members that performs at local events and national broadcasts, funding its charitable giving through ticket sales, merchandise, sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Entertainment Services

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Dance performance services
• Charitable fundraising events
• Branded apparel sales
• Mardi gras entertainment
• Community dance organization

Headquarters

HQ city

La Métairie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event ticket sales: Revenue generated from paid admission to signature events including the Ball Crawl (ticket tiers $35–$50) and the Debutante Ball ($40–$60 door). Events often donate proceeds to designated charitable beneficiaries.
2. Merchandise sales: E-commerce storefront selling branded apparel including t-shirts ($20–$25), tanks ($7), sweatshirts ($40), kids wear ($10–$20), socks ($15), sticker packs ($5), and art prints ($60). Sold directly via the 610stompers.com merch store.
3. Corporate sponsorships: Companies such as Raising Cane's, Gnarly Barley, and Sazerac sponsor the organization in exchange for brand visibility at events, on the website, and on merchandise. Sponsorship inquiry form is available on the website.
4. Donations: Public donations accepted via the website with preset amounts ($10, $30, $40) and a custom amount option. Donations support the Stompers Give Back charitable grant program.
5. Appearance fees: The organization accepts paid appearance requests for corporate events, private functions, and public celebrations. All requests are reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

610 Stompers is an all-male civilian dance troupe that sells public performance appearances (Mardi Gras parades, sporting events, corporate and private functions), hosts two annual ticketed signature events (Ball Crawl bar crawl and Debutante Ball), and operates a direct-to-consumer branded merchandise storefront offering apparel, kids wear, accessories, and art prints. The organization also runs the Stompers Give Back grant program, channeling proceeds from events and donations to Greater New Orleans area nonprofits.

Product overview

610 Stompers is an all-male dance organization offering branded merchandise through its online store and entertainment performance services. The merchandise portfolio includes t-shirts (Stomping the Route, Dance Like Everyone is Watching), youth and kids apparel (Future Stomper lines), accessories (socks, headbands/wristbands), and prints (Mardi Gras print). The organization also operates charitable programs (Stompers Give Back grants) and hosts signature events including the annual Ball Crawl bar crawl and Debutante Ball. Performance appearances are available for Mardi Gras parades, sporting events, and special occasions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 610 Splits: The security component of the club - strong, beautiful women devoted to protecting the 610 Stompers during performances and events.

Products and services

• 610 Stompers Merchandise Store Direct-to-consumer online storefront selling 610 Stompers branded apparel and accessories, organized by category: tanks, kids, packs, prints, shirts, and sweatshirts. Targets fans, members, and event attendees.
• Dance Like Everyone is Watching T-Shirt White cotton T-shirt with multi-color print on front, priced at $25. Sold to fans and event attendees in adult sizes Small through XXXLarge.
• Stomping the Route T-Shirt Indigo blue all-cotton t-shirt with gold print on front and 610 logo on collar nape. Sold to adult fans.
• 2025 Ball Crawl Tank Commemorative tank top for the 2025 Ball Crawl event (the first Ball Crawl in six years). Sold to event participants and fans.
• Dance Dept Sweatshirt Sport grey crew neck sweatshirt with Stompers Dance Dept. logo in royal blue, designed to keep warm on parade routes or in the classroom. Priced at $40.
• Future Stomper Youth Ringer White cotton shirt with navy blue ringer on collar and sleeves and red 'Future Stomper' logo. Available in youth sizes Small, Medium, Large; priced at $20.
• Future Stomper Kids (Toddler) Cotton 3/4 sleeve shirt in white with red sleeves and blue 'Future Stomper' print. Available in Toddler (3T, 4T, 5T) and Kid (Small, Medium, Large) sizes; priced at $20.
• Stomper Socks Toddler/Kids Stomper branded socks available in small (10 inch) and large (14 inch) sizes for toddlers and children. Priced at $15.
• Kids Headband/Wristbands Child-sized red sweatband set including a headband and wristbands. Priced at $10.
• Stompers Mardi Gras Print 18 x 24 art print based on an original painting by Becky Fos. Priced at $60.
• Sticker/Magnet/Tattoo Pack Pack includes 1 each: gold shoe sticker, bread truck magnet, and 610 Stompers temporary tattoo. Priced at $5.
• Performance Appearances Bookable entertainment service for Mardi Gras parades (Krewe of Muses and others), sporting events, fundraisers, corporate functions, private parties, and special events. Bookings are submitted via an appearance request form on the website and reviewed by the Board of Directors.
• Ball Crawl Event Annual ticketed bar crawl event through the streets of Uptown New Orleans featuring dancing, contests, free beer, and entertainment. Tickets $35–$50. Proceeds are donated to designated charitable beneficiaries.
• 610 Debutante Ball Annual formal ticketed event featuring the debut of newest Stomper dancers, costumes, food, drinks, music, and dancing. Tickets $40–$60. Proceeds are donated to designated charitable beneficiaries.
• Stompers Give Back Program Charitable giving initiative that channels proceeds from public events and donor contributions to Greater New Orleans area nonprofits through grant programs (e.g., 2026 grant cycle; past recipients include LOOP NOLA and LYFE Dance Studio). Operated as a community service by 610 Stompers, Inc.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $531,000 donated to charities and nonprofit organizations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Raising Cane'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRaising Cane's is a key sponsor of the 610 Stompers. The partnership includes co-marketing activations such as the annual Raising Cane's Block Party event featuring 610 Stomper performances, and visibility on the organization's website sponsor page and event promotions.
• Gnarly BarleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGnarly Barley, a craft brewery in the New Orleans area, sponsors the 610 Stompers and co-hosts the Gnary Gras event featuring live music, food, and 610 Stomper performances. Visible on the organization's sponsor page.
• SazeracminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSazerac appears as a sponsor on the 610 Stompers website, providing brand visibility in exchange for association with the organization's community events and performances.
• LOOP NOLAminorOthersLOOP NOLA is a recipient of a Stompers Give Back grant. Funding from the 610 Stompers enabled LOOP NOLA to provide young people with hands-on outdoor experiences. The relationship exemplifies the Stompers' charitable mission.
• LYFE Dance StudiominorOthersLYFE Dance Studio is a Stompers Give Back grant recipient that used funding to support dance programming for young people in the Greater New Orleans area.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• New Orleans Ballet Association: Regional dance nonprofit that presents professional ballet and dance performances in the Greater New Orleans area. Comparably positioned as a New Orleans-based dance presenting/performing organization with a similar community-engagement mission and nonprofit revenue mix (tickets, donations, sponsorships).
• Marigny Opera Ballet: New Orleans-based contemporary dance company that produces live performances, community programming, and educational outreach. Comparable as a regional dance nonprofit that combines performance production with community-facing charitable activity in the same metropolitan market.
• Dancing Grounds: New Orleans dance education nonprofit offering community-based dance programming and youth instruction. Comparable as a local dance-focused nonprofit with overlapping community outreach, charitable giving, and event-driven engagement in the same geographic market.
• The Baby Dolls of New Orleans: Traditional New Orleans cultural performance group with roots in Black community Mardi Gras traditions, performing publicly in costume. Comparable as a culturally-rooted, community-identity-driven New Orleans performance troupe that monetizes appearances and merchandise while preserving a distinctive local heritage.
• Roots of Music: New Orleans youth music education nonprofit providing after-school instruction and performance opportunities. Comparable as a community-arts nonprofit in the same market that has directly received 610 Stompers Give Back grant funding, illustrating the broader New Orleans nonprofit ecosystem the subject company operates within.
• Pelicans Dance Team: Official dance team of the New Orleans Pelicans NBA franchise, performing at games and community events. Comparable as a high-visibility New Orleans-based performance group that monetizes appearances, merchandise, and community engagements with similar audience demographic.
• Saintsations: Official cheerleading/dance team of the New Orleans Saints NFL franchise. Comparable as a New Orleans-based performance group combining public appearances, merchandise, and community charitable activity, with comparable audience and sponsor overlap in the same regional market.
• Krewe of Endymion: Major New Orleans Mardi Gras parade krewe that combines membership dues, ticketed balls, and parade performances. Comparable as a New Orleans community-identity-driven entertainment organization monetizing signature events and member engagement within the same carnival cultural ecosystem.
• Second Line Arts Academy: New Orleans cultural arts organization rooted in traditional second-line parade and dance heritage. Comparable as a regionally embedded community dance/performance nonprofit operating in the same New Orleans cultural ecosystem with overlapping parade and event programming.

Broad incumbents

• Chippendales: Established branded male dance entertainment organization producing live shows, touring performances, and merchandise worldwide. Comparable as a commercially scaled all-male dance brand monetizing appearances, merchandise, and ticketed shows, though operating at much larger scale and without the community/nonprofit positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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