Jon Lehrer Dance Company

What Jon Lehrer Dance Company does

Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) is a New York-based non-profit contemporary modern dance company founded in 2007 by choreographer Jon Lehrer, who continues to serve as Founder and Artistic Director. The company performs a repertory of more than 25 original works — including A Ritual Dynamic, Bridge and Tunnel, Pantheon Rising, Sirenic, Troika, and Volt — with a touring ensemble of 8 dancers, supported by an Artistic Director and a Technical Director. Standard performance run time is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, and productions are designed with flexible stage requirements to suit a range of presenting venues.

JLDC earns revenue from multiple streams: performance fees (set by individual hosting venues), merchandise sales through a Threadless online storefront, individual donations, an annual Summer Intensive dance training program (the 2026 edition is currently being promoted), and institutional funding that includes grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. Distribution is handled through two exclusive booking representatives: Robin Klinger Entertainment in the US and Konzertdirektion Landgraf in Europe. The company complements its performance business with community engagement programming — master classes, community classes, Dance for Parkinson's workshops, lecture demonstrations, and talk backs — and reaches audiences through its website, Facebook, Instagram, an email newsletter, and earned media coverage in Dance Magazine, Chicago Tribune, The Dance Enthusiast, Buffalo News, and German publications.

The company's core technology is its original choreography, executed by a stable troupe of professional dancers; it does not operate a software or data product. Promotional infrastructure includes an Electronic Press Kit, a Tech Rider, and a One-Sheet Fast Facts document targeted at presenters. JLDC operates a formal DJEI (Diversity, Justice, Equity, Inclusion) policy, is headquartered in Astoria, NY, and is governed as a founder-owned independent non-profit with a board of directors and no disclosed institutional investors or parent organization.

Name

Jon Lehrer Dance Company

Legal name

Jon Lehrer Dance Company

Website

https://jonlehrerdance.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jon Lehrer Dance Company is a non-profit contemporary modern dance troupe founded in 2007 that tours an original repertory of 25+ works with 8 dancers nationally and internationally. Revenue comes from performances, donations, merchandise, and a Summer Intensive program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Dance

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (711510)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAFAD

Dance Performances

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Live Entertainment & Ticketed Events (Shows, Concerts, Sports Experiences)

SECONDARYHSACAHAN

Tour & Artist Management Services

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Entertainment Booking & Talent Management

SECONDARYTHAJAHAG

Fitness & Movement Retreats (Pilates, Barre, Dance, Bootcamps)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Wellness & Spa Experiences (Retreats, Thermal Baths, Yoga)

Keywords

• Contemporary dance performances
• Modern dance company
• Dance choreography services
• Dance education programs
• Community engagement workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Not explicitly stated

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Performance Tickets: Revenue generated from ticketed performances at venues across the US and internationally. Performance run time is 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours with an 8-dancer cast.
2. Merchandise Sales: JLDC merchandise sold through Threadless online store. All proceeds go directly to the company to fund new programs and audience connection.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The company accepts donations and has a donor list. It has received funding from the New York State Council on the Arts.
4. Summer Intensive Program: Educational programming for dance students, including a Summer Intensive program (2026 edition mentioned).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jon Lehrer Dance Company is a professional contemporary modern dance company that creates, produces, and tours live dance performances featuring original choreography by Founder/Artistic Director Jon Lehrer. The company tours nationally and internationally with an 8-dancer cast for performances running 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, complemented by a Summer Intensive training program and customizable community engagement offerings including master classes and Dance for Parkinson's workshops.

Product overview

Jon Lehrer Dance Company is a professional dance company offering a portfolio of live performance productions and educational/community programs. The core offering is live dance performances featuring original choreography, supplemented by a Summer Intensive training program and customizable Community Engagement activities including master classes and Dance for Parkinson's workshops. The company also provides supporting resources for presenters including an Electronic Press Kit (EPK), Tech Rider, and One-Sheet Fast Facts document. Merchandise is available through Threadless.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Contemporary Dance Performances

Quantifiable outcome

• Positive critical reception across major publications including Dance Magazine, Chicago Tribune, The Dance Enthusiast, Buffalo News, and international press.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Robin Klinger EntertainmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRobin Klinger Entertainment serves as the exclusive US booking and representation agency for Jon Lehrer Dance Company. Robin Klinger, President, is the primary contact for US presenters and venues seeking to book the company.
• Konzertdirektion LandgrafcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKonzertdirektion Landgraf serves as the exclusive European booking and representation agency for Jon Lehrer Dance Company, handling all bookings across European territories.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mark Morris Dance Group: Mark Morris Dance Group is a major modern dance organization with broader programming including education and music performance. It competes with JLDC for the same pool of contemporary dance presenters and audiences.
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a flagship American modern dance company with global touring scale, in-house school, and major institutional support. It represents the scaled-incumbent end of the same product category JLDC operates in.
• Martha Graham Dance Company: Martha Graham Dance Company is a heritage modern dance institution that tours extensively and maintains a substantial repertory. It competes for presenter slots and grant funding within the same contemporary dance category.

Direct peers

• Paul Taylor Dance Company: Paul Taylor Dance Company is a leading modern dance company with a large repertory and extensive national/international touring. It is a relevant direct peer for JLDC in product category, though at a meaningfully larger scale.
• Complexions Contemporary Ballet: Complexions Contemporary Ballet is a contemporary dance company that tours extensively across the US and abroad, blending ballet and modern idioms. Its touring repertoire model and presenter-driven distribution closely mirror JLDC's operating approach.
• Momix: Momix is a dance company that tours with themed performances and a small cast, leveraging strong visual and theatrical concepts. It operates in the same touring contemporary dance category as JLDC.
• Parsons Dance: Parsons Dance is a mid-sized contemporary modern dance company that tours nationally and internationally, with a similarly sized ensemble and a comparable repertory-driven touring model. It is one of the closest direct peers to JLDC in scale and go-to-market.
• Pilobolus: Pilobolus is a contemporary dance company known for inventive choreography and broad international touring, often pairing with popular music and media projects. It overlaps with JLDC in product category, audience, and touring go-to-market.
• Camille A. Brown & Dancers: Camille A. Brown & Dancers is a contemporary dance company led by a single artistic vision, touring and producing original works with a focused ensemble. Its founder-driven structure and repertory approach parallel JLDC's.
• Trey McIntyre Project: Trey McIntyre Project is a contemporary dance company that tours nationally with a small ensemble and a repertory-driven model. Its scale and operating approach are closely comparable to JLDC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jonlehrerdance
• Instagraminstagram.com/jonlehrerdance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jon-lehrer-dance-company

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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