Redemption Dance Institute

What Redemption Dance Institute does

Redemption Dance Institute (RDI), operating as Dance by RDI, is a not-for-profit dance education organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in Slingerlands, New York. The institute delivers in-person instruction across four core disciplines — ballet (taught via the Cecchetti method with PrePointe and Pointe tracks), tap, pop, and Christian liturgical dance — supplemented by interpretive dance, adult cardio and worship classes, and a seasonal ZooTopia summer dance camp. RDI serves a horizontal segmentation spanning children aged 3–8, pre-teens and teenagers (ages 9–18) seeking progressive technique, and adults pursuing fitness or worship-oriented movement. The curriculum spans 25+ courses delivered through three physical studio locations in Slingerlands, Greenville, and Delmar serving the Albany County, Upstate New York market.

Name

Redemption Dance Institute

Legal name

Redemption Dance Institute

Website

https://dancebyrdi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Redemption Dance Institute is a not-for-profit dance school founded in 2003 in Slingerlands, NY, offering ballet, tap, pop, liturgical, and interpretive classes for ages 3 through adult across three Albany County studio locations.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Education Services

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Dance & Movement (Ballroom, Contemporary, Social Dance) (EDAAAGAD)

Keywords

• Dance education services
• Ballet instruction
• Tap dance classes
• Liturgical worship dance
• Children dance programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Slingerlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dance Tuition and Class Fees: Recurring tuition payments for dance classes across multiple disciplines including Ballet, Tap, Pop, and Liturgical dance. Classes offered at multiple skill levels from beginner to advanced, with pricing managed through PaySimple payment platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Redemption Dance Institute provides in-person dance education across Ballet (Cecchetti method with PrePointe and Pointe tracks), Tap, Pop, Liturgical, and Interpretive disciplines for students ages 3 through adult. Instruction is delivered at studio locations in Slingerlands, Greenville, and Delmar, NY, with enrollment managed online, by phone, or in person, and tuition processed via the PaySimple platform. A free first-class trial and an annual scholarship program support accessibility for prospective and current students.

Product overview

Redemption Dance Institute (RDI) is a not-for-profit dance education organization offering a unified curriculum of dance classes and programs. The core offerings include Ballet (following the Cecchetti method with PrePointe/Pointe tracks), Tap, Pop, Liturgical Dance, and Interpretive Dance for ages 3 through adult. The institute operates seasonal programs including the ZooTopia Summer Dance Camp, and supports accessibility through a Scholarship Program. Additional offerings include adult worship and cardio fitness classes. Classes are delivered at two studio locations in Slingerlands and Greenville, New York, with over 25 courses offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ballet Classes Traditional ballet instruction following the Cecchetti method, offered for beginners through advanced dancers including PrePointe and Pointe training, for students of multiple age groups.
• Tap Classes Tap dance instruction offered as standalone classes or combined with Ballet or Pop, for ages 4 through adult, including combination classes featuring Tap, Pop, and Aerobics.
• Pop Dance Classes Fast-paced pop dance instruction covering isolations, jumps, spins, and quick foot movements set to upbeat music, for various age groups.
• Liturgical Dance Classes Christian liturgical dance instruction that empowers prayer and worship through movement, both choreographed and interpretive, for students of various ages.
• Interpretive Dance Classes Dance instruction allowing participants of all ages to express emotion and tell stories through movement.
• ZooTopia Dance Camp Summer dance camp program featuring ZooTopia themed activities and dance instruction for children.
• Scholarship Program Financial assistance program providing opportunities for students who cannot afford dance education, approved based on financial difficulty, medical/special needs, foster care, adoption, or missions orientation.
• Adult Worship Classes Adult worship dance instruction combining spiritual expression through movement with exercise and cardio fitness.
• Adult Cardio Classes Adult fitness dance classes combining cardio workout with dance movement, held Monday evenings.
• Toddler Ballet & Tap Classes Introductory dance classes for young children ages 3 and up, combining basic ballet and tap technique.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,800 students educated since founding in 2003
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dance Educators of AmericaminorOthersRDI instructors are qualified through Dance Educators of America certification program. This provides professional credentials and adherence to standardized dance education methodologies including the Cecchetti ballet method.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Joffrey Ballet School: Major US ballet training institution offering year-round and summer dance programs for children, teens, and adults across multiple disciplines. Comparable to RDI as a multi-discipline dance education provider, though at significantly larger scale.
• Boston Ballet School: Established ballet school affiliated with Boston Ballet, offering progressive classical ballet training from beginner through pre-professional levels. Comparable to RDI in providing Cecchetti and classical ballet methodology for community students.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Iconic American dance organization operating both a professional company and a renowned community education/outreach program (Ailey Extension and AileyCamp). Comparable to RDI in offering structured community dance education with outreach orientation.
• Dance Theatre of Harlem: New York-based dance organization combining professional performance with a community school offering ballet, modern, and cultural dance education. Comparable to RDI in combining community dance education with a mission-driven focus.

Direct peers

• Peridance Capezio Center: Long-running NYC dance school offering ballet, modern, and contemporary programs for children through adults with progressive curriculum tracks. Comparable to RDI in offering structured multi-level dance education.
• Broadway Dance Center: New York City dance education studio providing drop-in and progressive classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary for all ages and levels. Comparable to RDI as a community-focused dance school with a broad multi-style curriculum.
• Steps on Broadway: Long-established NYC-based dance studio offering classes across multiple disciplines including ballet, tap, jazz, and contemporary for children and adults. Directly comparable to RDI as a multi-discipline dance education school serving community and pre-professional students.
• National Dance Institute: New York-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing dance education to children regardless of background or ability, with a strong scholarship and community-outreach mission. Closely mirrors RDI's not-for-profit, mission-driven, scholarship-funded educational model.

Regional players

• Pittsburgh Youth Ballet: Non-profit regional ballet school providing progressive classical ballet training to children and teens in the Pittsburgh area. Comparable to RDI as a community-focused, non-profit ballet education institution serving a single regional market.
• American Dance Institute: Community-focused dance education organization offering multi-style classes and performance programs for all ages. Comparable to RDI in delivering broad, community-oriented dance instruction outside of a major metropolitan flagship market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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