Suzanne Dellal Centre

Name

Suzanne Dellal Centre

Legal name

Suzanne Dellal Centre

Website

https://suzannedellal.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Suzanne Dellal Centre is a non-profit cultural institution in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, founded in 1989, serving as the national home for contemporary dance. It operates multiple performance venues, runs annual festivals, residency programs, and professional development initiatives for Israeli and international choreographers and audiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Centre

NAICS

Dance Companies (71112), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Dance Theatre (Narrative/Experimental) (MPAGADAC)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance venue
• Performing arts center
• Dance festival programming
• Choreographer development programs
• Cultural arts institution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv-yafo

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from performances and shows at the centre's venues including Suzanne Dellal Hall, Yaron Yerushalmi Hall, and studio spaces
2. Venue Rentals: Rental of performance spaces, studios, and facilities to dance companies, choreographers, and event organizers
3. Memberships/Subscriptions: Subscription programs offering benefits for regular patrons, with dedicated ticketing platform
4. Donations and Grants: Support from Mifal HaPais Council for Culture and Arts, government cultural funding, and private donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Suzanne Dellal Centre is a non-profit performing arts centre in Tel Aviv that presents contemporary dance performances, hosts dance festivals and showcases, provides professional development programs for dancers and emerging choreographers, and rents its studios and stages to resident and guest dance companies. Its core offering centres on live contemporary dance programming, training, and venue hosting for the Israeli and international dance ecosystem.

Product overview

Suzanne Dellal Centre is a dance venue and cultural centre in Tel Aviv that serves as 'The Home for Dance in Israel.' The centre operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected programs: a main venue hosting performances and rentals, the annual Tel Aviv Dance Festival (international programming), the Summer Kids Festival (family-oriented dance events), the PRO MORNINGS professional development classes, the 3|2|1 Platform for Emerging Choreographers (talent development), Friday at Ora (intimate studio performances), and Framing Movements (media art exhibitions). Additional services include ticket sales, venue rentals, memberships, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tel Aviv Dance Festival Annual flagship contemporary dance festival featuring multiple performances, productions, and guest artists at the Suzanne Dellal Centre, targeting dance audiences and the general public.
• Summer Kids Festival Seasonal family-oriented dance festival with performances and programming aimed at children and families during the summer period.
• PRO MORNINGS Professional training and workshop program for working dancers, providing structured morning classes and development opportunities at the centre.
• 3|2|1 Platform for Emerging Choreographers Curated program supporting emerging choreographers through structured development, presentation, and mentorship opportunities at the centre.
• Friday at Ora Recurring Friday showcase series featuring contemporary dance works at the centre, presented as part of the regular performance calendar.
• Framing Movements (Na'im Ben Mshachaim) Program that frames and presents ongoing contemporary dance productions and works at the centre, providing a structured context for new and continuing dance pieces.
• Shows & Tickets Ticketed performances and ticket purchase service for individual shows presented at the Suzanne Dellal Centre, available through the box office and online ticketing platform.
• Venue Rental Rental of the centre's studios and stage spaces to dance companies, independent productions, and outside presenters for rehearsals, classes, and performances.
• Memberships Membership and supporter program offering patrons benefits tied to the centre's programming and providing ongoing support for the centre's activities.
• Gift Cards Gift card offering redeemable for tickets and programming at the Suzanne Dellal Centre, allowing recipients to attend performances and events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 79 applications received for 3|2|1 program 3rd edition, 10 creators selected
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and notable.

• Community of Independent Dancers in IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiated and co-develops the PRO Mornings program providing subsidized morning classes for professional dancers. Partnership addresses dancer community needs following pandemic disruptions.
• Biennale de la Danse, LyonmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partner for works created at the centre, providing international platform for Israeli choreographers.
• Théâtre de la Ville - ParismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational co-production and presentation partner. Selected 1|2|3 program works presented at Théâtre de la Ville in Paris in January 2024.
• Julidans Festival, AmsterdammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational festival co-production partner supporting Israeli dance works.
• Tel Aviv Museum of ArtnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Yasmeen Godder's exhibition 'Imagine a Museum (or: The Remembering Body)' and related programming.
• Espace 1789, Saint-OuennotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène conventionnée danse co-production partner for international dance productions.
• CCN2, Centre chorégraphique national de GrenoblenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction and residency partner providing international platform for dance works.
• fabrik PotsdamnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational residency and co-production partner for dance works.
• Théâtres en DracénienotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerScène conventionnée d'intérêt national Art et Création-Danse co-production partner.
• AGORA - Cité Internationale de la Danse MontpelliernotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational dance institution supporting Annabelle Dvir's WOMEN OF SOUNDS production.
• The Israeli Choreographers AssociationnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association partner supporting dance creation and programming.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sadler's Wells: London's premier dance presenting house, operating multiple performance spaces focused on contemporary dance. Directly comparable to Suzanne Dellal as a dance-specialized presenting venue with international programming, artist development programs, and a similar public/cultural funding mix.
• La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club: NYC-based experimental performing arts venue supporting emerging and experimental artists across dance and theater. Comparable in its focus on contemporary/experimental work and emerging choreographer development.
• The Place (London): London's center for contemporary dance creation and presentation, combining performance venues with education, artist development, and a national dance archive. Directly comparable in scope and mission to Suzanne Dellal.
• Holland Dance Festival: Major Dutch dance festival and presenting organization. Comparable as an international dance presenter with cross-border co-productions; Julidans (an Amsterdam affiliate) is already a Suzanne Dellal partner.
• The Joyce Theater: New York's leading dance-only presenting theater, hosting resident and visiting companies. Closely comparable as a single-venue dance presenter with subscription programs, international co-productions, and emerging artist platforms.
• CCN2 - Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble: French national choreography center combining creation, performance, and audience development. Already a co-production partner of Suzanne Dellal and comparable in its integrated dance ecosystem approach.
• Théâtre de la Ville - Paris: Major Parisian dance and performing arts presenter with strong international co-production network. Directly comparable as a presenting house that both produces and hosts dance, and is already a partner of Suzanne Dellal.
• Tanzhaus NRW: Düsseldorf's center for contemporary dance presenting international companies and supporting emerging choreographers. Comparable as a publicly funded European dance presenting house with residency programs.

Regional players

• Batsheva Dance Company: Israel's flagship contemporary dance company historically resident at Suzanne Dellal. Comparable as a peer Israeli contemporary dance institution; functions as both customer and adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct venue competitor.
• Tmuna Theater: Tel Aviv-based independent theater presenting experimental performing arts including dance. Comparable as a Tel Aviv performing arts venue, though more theater-focused than Suzanne Dellal's dance specialization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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