Fei Tian Academy of The Arts

What Fei Tian Academy of The Arts does

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts is a religiously-inspired, nonprofit K-12 school based in Cuddebackville, New York, founded in 2006 as the Fei Tian Dance School by Falun Dafa practitioners and re-established as Fei Tian Academy of the Arts on March 19, 2007. The school holds an absolute charter from the New York State Board of Regents to operate grades K-12 and carries full registered status with the New York State Education Department since July 28, 2008. It operates on a 30-acre campus featuring authentic Tang Dynasty-style architecture and traditional Chinese gardens in New York's Lower Hudson Valley.

The school's core offering is a unified educational program combining a rigorous academic curriculum based on New York State standards with pre-professional training in classical Chinese dance and music. Academic programs span elementary (K-5), middle (6-8), and high school (9-12) divisions, enriched with Chinese language, history, and studies of traditional culture. The Dance Program operates at three levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) covering Fundamentals of Classical Chinese Dance, Shen Yun body articulation, special techniques, and Chinese folk and ethnic dances. The Music Program is a pre-college program developing gifted young musicians through music theory, ear training, applied instrument practice, and orchestra. Add-on modules include ESL support for international students and a performance tour practicum with Shen Yun Performing Arts.

The business model is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit structure funded primarily by charitable donations combined with tuition. Published annual tuition is $23,040 with fees for boarding ($8,400), academic supplies ($460), arts supplies ($980), and personal expenses ($1,600). Total annual cost ranges from $31,680 (day) to $39,830 (homestay), with a boarding total of $37,020. The school provides full scholarships valued at $35,420 per year to the majority of students, covering tuition, fees, room and board, supplies, and transportation. Admissions are highly selective and include auditions for dance and music at grades 5+, with rolling admissions and F-1 visa support for international applicants. The applicant profile emphasizes high artistic ability, moral character, and genuine interest in Falun Dafa and traditional culture.

Name

Fei Tian Academy of The Arts

Legal name

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts

Website

https://feitianacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts is a nonprofit, religiously-inspired K-12 school in Cuddebackville, New York that combines New York State-standard academics with pre-professional training in classical Chinese dance and music for talented student-artists, most of whom attend on full scholarships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Arts Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAM

STEM/STEAM-Focused Private K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• K-12 arts education
• Classical Chinese dance
• Pre-college music program
• Chinese language instruction
• Boarding school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuddebackville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Fei Tian Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible and support scholarships for student-artists. The school accepts mailed donations and online credit card donations.
2. Tuition and Fees: Most students attend on full scholarships covering tuition and fees, room and board, and living expenses. For those paying, tuition is $23,040 per year with additional fees for boarding ($8,400), academic supplies ($460), arts supplies ($980), and personal expenses ($1,600).

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Core offering

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts is a religiously-inspired nonprofit K-12 boarding school that combines rigorous academics based on New York State standards with pre-professional training in classical Chinese dance and music, enriched by Chinese language and history. The school operates on a 30-acre Tang Dynasty-style campus in Cuddebackville, NY, and is chartered by the NY State Board of Regents to award the Fei Tian Diploma at the high school level. Most enrolled students attend on full scholarships covering tuition, room, board, supplies, and transportation.

Product overview

Fei Tian Academy of the Arts is a religious nonprofit K-12 school offering a unified educational program that combines rigorous academics based on New York State standards with pre-professional arts training. The core offerings include the K-12 Academic Program, Dance Program (classical Chinese dance at Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced levels), and Music Program (pre-college instrumental training with orchestra). These are supplemented by ESL support services, a Shen Yun practicum partnership for performance opportunities, and a comprehensive full scholarship program covering tuition, room, board, and living expenses. The school operates on 30 private acres in New York's Lower Hudson Valley with authentic Tang Dynasty-style architecture.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Program A religiously-inspired K-12 academic curriculum for grades K-12 based on rigorous New York State standards, enriched with Chinese language and history studies. Delivered on the Cuddebackville, NY campus and led by the Head of School and teaching faculty.
• Elementary School Program (Grades K-5) Foundational academic program for grades K-5 covering basic language arts, arithmetic, social studies, science, and an introduction to the arts, alongside socialization and life skills development, with levels-based instruction in core subjects.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school curriculum for grades 6-8 including English language arts, social studies, science and technology, career and technical education, Chinese language, and physical education, supported by levels-based instruction.
• High School Program (Grades 9-12) High school curriculum for grades 9-12 covering English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Chinese Language, Electives, and Arts, leading to the Fei Tian Diploma, with college and career guidance through the Office of Student Services.
• Dance Program Pre-professional classical Chinese dance training offered at three levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) covering Fundamentals of Classical Chinese Dance, Shen Yun body articulation, Special Techniques, and Chinese Folk and Ethnic Dances. Designed for aspiring student-artists in grades 5+.
• Music Program Pre-college music program developing gifted young musicians for professional artist careers, including music theory, ear training, applied instrument practice, orchestra participation, and concert attendance, integrated with academic instruction.
• Performance Opportunities (Shen Yun Practicum) Performance tour practicum offered through the school's partnership with Shen Yun Performing Arts, allowing qualified student-artists to participate in professional performance tours during the spring session, earn school credit, and gain individual and group artistic experience in a public setting.
• ESL (English as a Second Language) Support English language support service for international students transitioning to American culture and the U.S. education system, focusing on reading, listening, speaking, writing, and vocabulary development.
• Full Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of students participate in SAT exams with scores exceeding national averages

Named customers5 records

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shen Yun Performing ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Fei Tian Academy's partnership with the world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts, special arrangements are made for interested and qualified student-artists to participate in a performance tour practicum during the third (Spring) session of the year. The practicum gives student-artists the chance to improve their individual and group artistic skills and overall performance ability while carrying forth the religious message of their faith in a professional, public setting. Students gain valuable life experiences, strengthen their professional skillset and faith while earning school credit.

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Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts: Renowned NYC public specialized high school for grades 9-12 with audition-based admission across visual art, instrumental music, vocal music, dance, and drama studios. Comparable to Fei Tian as a selective arts-focused high school combining rigorous academics with pre-professional arts training.
• Boston Arts Academy: Boston's only public high school for the visual and performing arts, serving grades 9-12 with college-prep academics and pre-professional arts training in dance, music, theatre, and visual art. Comparable to Fei Tian as a selective arts-focused secondary school combining rigorous academics with intensive arts study.
• The Ailey School (Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater): Pre-professional dance training program affiliated with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, offering scholarship-supported conservatory-style dance education. Comparable to Fei Tian in offering intensive classical dance training with scholarship support and pathway to professional performance careers.
• Interlochen Arts Academy: Premier private residential arts academy in Michigan offering pre-professional training in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing alongside college-prep academics. Directly comparable as a boarding-based arts school combining rigorous academics with intensive arts training for grades 9-12 plus a summer camp.
• Walnut Hill School for the Arts: Massachusetts boarding arts high school (grades 9-12) with programs in dance, music, theatre, visual art, and creative writing plus college-prep academics. Comparable to Fei Tian as a residential pre-professional arts academy with scholarship-supported enrollment and college-preparatory mission.
• Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS): NYC public middle and high school (grades 6-12) specializing in pre-professional dance, music, and theatre training with strong college-prep academics. Comparable to Fei Tian in dual academic-arts mission and selective admissions, though operating as a public school rather than private boarding institution.
• Idyllwild Arts Academy: Residential arts high school in California serving grades 9-12 with pre-professional programs in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and creative writing plus college-prep academics. Comparable to Fei Tian as a small, mission-driven boarding arts school with scholarship-based enrollment.
• School of American Ballet: Official training academy of New York City Ballet offering pre-professional ballet training for children and teens, with affiliated full-time programs combining academics and dance. Comparable to Fei Tian's dance program as a classical dance-focused training institution with scholarship-supported pre-professional pathways.

Emerging players

• National Dance Institute: NYC-based nonprofit organization offering in-school dance education programs and advanced training for talented young dancers. Comparable to Fei Tian in mission-driven dance education with scholarship-supported enrollment, though primarily an outreach/after-school model rather than a full K-12 school.

Broad incumbents

• Juilliard School Pre-College Division: Saturday pre-college program at The Juilliard School for grades 1-12 focused on classical music, dance, and drama training for talented young artists. Comparable to Fei Tian in pre-professional arts training, though operates as a part-time program rather than a full residential school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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