Cavod
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersNew Holland, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Cavod firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cavod
- Legal name
- Cavod Performing Arts
- Website
- https://cavod.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cavod industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Performing Arts Education
- NAICS
- Fine Arts Schools (61161), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE)
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Where Cavod is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New Holland
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Cavod business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Tuition and Class Fees: Monthly and annual tuition payments for group dance, theatre, and music classes. Tiered pricing based on number of class hours per week, ranging from single 45-minute classes to unlimited class packages.
- Private Music Lessons: Weekly private lessons for voice, piano, guitar, and drums with annual tuition fees including recital fees, paid monthly or with early payment discounts.
- Theatre Ticket Sales: Revenue from live theatre productions with tiered pricing for students, adults, and reserved seating. Annual theatre season includes multiple productions.
- Performance and Costume Fees: Dance concert costume fees ($70-$95 per class), Spring Dance Concert tickets, and recital fees for private music lessons.
- Donations and Fundraising: Non-profit organization accepting donations including annual pledges, individual sponsorships, scholarships, one-time giving, special project grants, playbill sponsorships, and funding for the dance company.
- Summer Camps: Revenue from various summer camp programs including arts camps, musical theatre camps, dance intensive training, and specialized camps for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Dancewear Boutique: On-site boutique selling dance shoes, leotards, and required dress code items for convenience of students and families.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | 45-minute class: $73/month or $727 annually |
| Subscription | Monthly | Multi-class packages from 2-5+ classes weekly |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | Private dance lessons: $37/half hour, Acro: $42/half hour |
| Subscription | Monthly | Private music lessons: $1,295/year + $42 recital fee |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Theatre tickets: $13-$26 per show |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Dance concert costumes: $70-$95 per class |
| Subscription | Monthly | Acro specialty fee: $10-$15/month additional |
| Other | Annual | Registration fee: $35 per student, $105 family max |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Cavod product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cavod Performing Arts is a faith-based performing arts school and community theatre offering weekly dance classes (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Worship Dance, Acro), theatre classes with mainstage productions, and private music lessons (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums) for ages 3 through adult. It operates two physical locations in New Holland and Manheim, PA, serving over 1,400 enrollments with 150+ classes per week, complemented by summer camps, performing companies, and inclusive programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Product overview
Cavod Performing Arts is a faith-based performing arts school and community theatre offering a comprehensive suite of arts education programs. The core offerings include dance classes (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Worship Dance, Acro), theatre classes with mainstage productions, and private music lessons (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums). These programs are delivered through two physical facilities in New Holland and Manheim, PA, serving over 1,400 students. Supporting offerings include summer camps, three performing companies (Citylight Dance Theatre, Cavod Dance Theatre, Ornate Dance Theatre), and specialized programs including Friends in Motion for individuals with disabilities. An online class registration and parent portal system provides administrative support for enrollment and scheduling.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dance Classes Weekly dance instruction in multiple styles including Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Creative Movement, Worship Dance, and Acro. Classes are offered for ages 3 through adult at beginner to advanced levels, with over 150 classes per week between two locations.
- Theatre Classes & Productions Theatre education including acting, musical theatre, and stage combat, with mainstage productions staged throughout the year in a 200-seat intimate tiered theatre. Productions include Broadway classics and original plays performed by community members and students.
- Private Music Lessons One-on-one instruction in Voice, Piano, Guitar, and Drums for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Lessons prepare students for live performances and develop music theory understanding and fine motor skills.
- Summer Camps Seasonal intensive programs including Arts Camp, Beautifully & Wonderfully Made Camp, Camp Create (for individuals with developmental disabilities), Once Upon a Kingdom, Shrek Jr. Musical Theatre Camp, and Summer Dance Intensive.
- Performing Companies Three professional and student outreach dance companies: Citylight Dance Theatre (student outreach), Cavod Dance Theatre, and Ornate Dance Theatre. These companies perform at schools, churches, conferences, retreats, and international mission trips.
- Friends in Motion Specialized dance program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including teens and adults. Classes explore ballet, jazz, modern, and hip hop in an inclusive, faith-centered environment.
- Worship Dance Expressive dance classes that combine movement with prayer and worship, inspired by Bible passages and worship lyrics. Available for ages 6 through adult without requiring prior dance experience.
- Adult Dance Classes Dance instruction specifically designed for adult dancers, including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Worship Dance. Beginner-friendly with no prior experience required.
- Acrobatics Classes Acrobatics classes combining dance and acrobatic skills, available for various age levels and skill ranges, with associated specialty fees of $10-$15 per month.
- Theatre Ticket Sales Live theatre performance tickets with tiered pricing: student ($13), adult ($18), reserved seating ($26), and door ($20). Annual theatre season includes multiple mainstage productions.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 120 children gave their life to Jesus per mission trip while teaching over 150 youth ages 10-18 across Kenya and South Africa
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Cavod
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Cavod technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Cavod partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Sight & Sound TheatresminorListed as elite donor; former employees from Sight & Sound have joined Cavod team. Lancaster-based Christian theatre company serving as performance venue and talent source.
- Blue Gate MusicalsminorCavod theatre staff member Monica DePaul serves as Casting Director for Blue Gate Musicals. Partnership for talent sharing and casting collaboration.
- WJTL Kids Cookie BreakcoreLocal radio partner broadcasting live at Cavod open house events, providing marketing exposure and community visibility for both organizations.
- Lancaster Mennonite High SchoolminorVenue partner for Spring Dance Concert performances. Rental partnership for large-scale annual performance events.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cavod competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sight & Sound Theatres: Lancaster, PA-based Christian theater production company that is a current Cavod donor and source of faculty talent (multiple Cavod staff including Monica DePaul and Brad Vater previously worked at Sight & Sound). Operates in the same faith-based performing arts ecosystem in Lancaster County and represents both a strategic partner and a broader incumbent in Lancaster's Christian arts scene.
Direct peers
- Arrows International: Faith-based dance organization with international programs including company dancer positions, teaching, and mission outreach. Multiple Cavod faculty members (Meredith Vieira, Lysion Vieira) previously served with Arrows International, establishing strong operational and ideological overlap. Comparable as a Christian dance company with both U.S. and international programs.
- Ad Deum Dance Company: Faith-based contemporary dance company based in Houston, TX, with international touring and educational programs. Multiple Cavod faculty (Julie Wendler, Stephanie Martin, Lysion Vieira) trained or performed with Ad Deum, establishing direct overlap in the faith-based dance company niche. Comparable as a Christian dance organization integrating performance and education.
- Blue Gate Musicals: Faith-based musical theater company in Shipshewana, IN. Cavod theatre staff member Monica DePaul serves as their Casting Director, establishing direct operational overlap. Comparable as a Christian-themed theatrical production company with talent-sharing relationships.
- Ballet Magnificat!: Faith-based professional ballet company and school based in Jackson, MS. Closest peer to Cavod's mission: Christ-centered dance education with performing companies, summer intensives, and international tours. A Cavod faculty member (Kearin Bryant) attended Ballet Magnificat! summer intensives, establishing direct overlap in the faith-based dance education niche.
- Steps on Broadway: Premier NYC dance studio offering ballet, jazz, modern, tap, hip hop, and theater classes for all levels. A Cavod instructor (Stephanie Martin) previously taught at Steps on Broadway, indicating direct overlap in faculty training pipelines. Comparable as a multi-discipline dance school with broad age-range offerings.
- Nutty Faculty / Pennsylvania School of Performing Arts: Regional dance school in the Philadelphia area offering ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and hip hop. A Cavod staff member (Grace Mae Bell) trained there, providing direct overlap in curriculum and faculty DNA. Comparable as a mid-size performing arts school serving the broader PA market.
- Broadway Dance Center: Iconic NYC dance studio offering multi-style classes for all ages and levels. A Cavod master instructor (Stephanie Martin) previously taught at Broadway Dance Center, demonstrating direct instructional approach overlap. Comparable as a multi-discipline performing arts school, though at significantly larger urban scale than Cavod.
- MasterWorks Festival: Christian performing arts festival and training program featuring intensive dance, music, and theater study. Comparable to Cavod's summer intensive offerings and faith-based programming. Operates in the same faith-based performing arts development niche as Cavod's performing companies and summer camps.
Regional players
- Longwood Performing Arts: Regional dance studio in the greater Philadelphia/Brandywine Valley area. Comparable to Cavod as a mid-size regional dance school with similar discipline offerings (ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary). A Cavod assistant teacher (Lizzie Knorr) trained in Longwood's TA program, indicating direct competitive overlap in the southeast PA talent market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Cavod leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
Cavod subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
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Frequently asked questions about Cavod
What does Cavod do?
Cavod Performing Arts is a faith-based performing arts school and community theatre offering weekly dance classes (Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Worship Dance, Acro), theatre classes with mainstage productions, and private music lessons (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Drums) for ages 3 through adult. It operates two physical locations in New Holland and Manheim, PA, serving over 1,400 enrollments with 150+ classes per week, complemented by summer camps, performing companies, and inclusive programs for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Is Cavod a public or private company?
Cavod is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Cavod founded?
Cavod was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Cavod based?
Cavod is headquartered in New Holland, United States, in the North America region.
How does Cavod make money?
Seven revenue lines are on record. Tuition and Class Fees are the primary driver. The others are private Music Lessons, theatre Ticket Sales, performance and Costume Fees, donations and Fundraising, summer Camps and dancewear Boutique.
Who are Cavod's main competitors?
Sight & Sound Theatres is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Arrows International, Ad Deum Dance Company, Blue Gate Musicals, Ballet Magnificat!, Steps on Broadway, Nutty Faculty / Pennsylvania School of Performing Arts, Broadway Dance Center and MasterWorks Festival. Longwood Performing Arts is listed as a regional player.
Does Cavod have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cavod.
What industry is Cavod in?
Cavod's product category is Performing Arts Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAHAB, Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music), with a secondary code of EDAMANAE, Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College). Its NAICS code is 61161 and its SIC code is 7900.