dancesport education

What dancesport education does

DanceSport Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, that delivers a structured, sequenced ballroom DanceSport curriculum to children and youth ages 4-18 through direct in-school partnerships. The program is delivered in classrooms by world-class, internationally competitive DanceSport professionals affiliated with co-founding partner Imperial Ballroom Dance Company, covering International Style (Standard and Latin), American Style (Smooth and Rhythm), and supplementary social dances across four progression levels (Essential Foundations through Advanced). It is offered as an extracurricular activity or for PE credit, with supplemental revenue from summer camps, workshops, master classes, and intensive events.

The organization's primary customer is the school partner, and its primary end beneficiaries are K-12 students. Its most significant relationship is with Arizona Autism Charter Schools, where 230-375 students with autism receive daily year-round ballroom dance instruction as part of a project-based life skills curriculum. Other named partners include Mission Montessori Schools and Create Academy. Reach is geographically constrained to Arizona, with program scale cited at 100+ students at launch, expanding to 375+ at the AZACS partner alone.

DanceSport Education is a fully owned subsidiary of Collaborative Research Institute and is funded through individual/corporate donations, grants from entities such as the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Ibis Foundation of Arizona, Arizona Public School Tax Credit redirections, and event-based fundraising (annual Masquerade Ball GALA, now rebranded as Dance For Autism Gala, and Galaxy Dance Festival). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the organization offers need- and talent-based scholarships including the DREAM Scholarship. Headcount is 1-10 employees.

Name

dancesport education

Legal name

DanceSport Education

Website

https://dancesported.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DanceSport Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a structured ballroom DanceSport curriculum to children and youth ages 4-18 through direct in-school partnerships in Arizona, with a flagship concentration on students with autism at Arizona Autism Charter Schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Dance Education

NAICS

Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Youth dance education
• Ballroom dance instruction
• School dance programs
• DanceSport curriculum
• Nonprofit arts education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, DanceSport Education relies primarily on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and philanthropic foundations. Contributions are tax-deductible and support program expansion, scholarships, and operational costs.
2. Government and Arts Organization Grants: DanceSport Education receives grant funding from government arts agencies and private foundations. The organization was awarded a $2,000 grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts for Fiscal Year 2020.
3. Arizona Public School Tax Credits: The organization directs Arizona state tax credit donations to partner schools that have adopted the DanceSport program, enabling donors to redirect state tax liability to fund the program while receiving a dollar-for-dollar credit.
4. Event-Based Fundraising (Masquerade Ball GALA): The annual Masquerade Ball GALA is a black-tie fundraising event that generates donations and sponsorship revenue to support DanceSport Education's mission and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DanceSport Education is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a systematic, sequenced ballroom DanceSport curriculum to children and youth ages 4-18 through on-site instruction at partner schools in Arizona. The program covers International Style (Standard and Latin), American Style (Smooth and Rhythm), and supplementary social dances such as Salsa, West Coast Swing, and Flamenco, and is taught by world-class DanceSport professionals affiliated with Imperial Ballroom Dance Company. It is offered as an extracurricular activity or for PE credit, and is supplemented by spring and summer camps, intensive workshops, and master classes.

Product overview

DanceSport Education is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering a complete DanceSport education program for children and youth ages 4-18 in Arizona. The core offering is the DanceSport Education Program, which provides systematic ballroom dance curriculum delivered by world-class professionals. The program portfolio includes the main DanceSport Curriculum covering International and American style dances, supplemented by Summer DanceSport Camps, intensive workshops, and master classes. The organization also runs the annual Masquerade Ball GALA and Galaxy Dance Festival as fundraising and showcase events, offers the DREAM Scholarship for developing talent, provides an Employee Relief Fund, and partners with Arizona Autism Charter Schools for specialized ballroom dance instruction. The Arizona Public School Tax Credit Program enables community funding of the program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DanceSport Education Program A complete DanceSport program for children and youth ages 4-18 featuring a systematic, specific, and sequenced curriculum delivered with proven instructional methodology by world-class DanceSport professionals. The program is offered as extracurricular activity and may be applied toward PE credits. Classes run from Essential Foundations through Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels.
• Summer DanceSport Camp Intensive summer program for children to learn and advance ballroom dance skills during school vacation periods, supplementing the regular school-year DanceSport program.
• Ballroom Dance for Autism Program Specialized program bringing ballroom dance benefits to students with autism at Arizona Autism Charter Schools, with daily ballroom dance lessons integrated into the school's project-based life skills curriculum.
• Spring Camps, Intensive Workshops, and Master Classes

Quantifiable outcome

• 230-375 students with autism at Arizona Autism Charter Schools receive daily ballroom dance lessons as part of their school curriculum, with visible improvements in social skills, coordination, and self-expression
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Imperial Ballroom Dance CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImperial Ballroom Dance Company, owned by co-founders Inna Berlizyeva and Artem Plakhotnyi, is DanceSport Education's founding strategic partner. World-class DanceSport professionals from Imperial Ballroom deliver all instruction in the DanceSport Education program. Imperial Ballroom is Arizona's most prestigious and largest ballroom dance studio (4,000+ SF). The organizations share co-founders and co-host major events including the Masquerade Ball GALA and Galaxy Dance Festival.
• Education Team Partners (ETP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation Team Partners (ETP), led by Alexander and Elka Hristov, is the other co-founding partner of DanceSport Education. ETP has nearly two decades of experience creating, supporting, and growing quality charter schools, having developed 28 charter applications, 13 facility projects totaling over $100 million, and secured over $18 million in discretionary funding for partner schools.
• Arizona Autism Charter SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArizona Autism Charter Schools (AZACS) is Arizona's first and only autism-focused tuition-free public charter school network, serving 375+ K-12 students across multiple campuses. DanceSport Education delivers daily ballroom dance instruction to all students as part of the school's project-based life skills curriculum. AZACS serves students with over 40% from low-income backgrounds. This partnership represents an unprecedented pioneer effort in Arizona and the U.S.
• Mission Montessori SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Montessori Schools partner with DanceSport Education to deliver ballroom dance as an extracurricular activity. Students from Mission Montessori have performed at the Masquerade Ball GALA and participated in the People's Choice Dancesport Competition. Mission Montessori's middle school students have participated in the school's Personal Challenge program through DanceSport Education.
• Create AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreate Academy is a charter school partner serving low-income students with DanceSport Education programming. Over 100 students from Create Academy participated in the program, and the school qualifies for Arizona Public School Tax Credit donations supporting the DanceSport program.
• Galaxy Dance FestivalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalaxy Dance Festival is an annual ballroom dance competition held each September in Phoenix, Arizona, organized by Artem Plakhotnyi and Inna Berlizyeva. It is the largest dancesport competition in Arizona. The festival benefits DanceSport Education and provides a competitive platform for the organization's student athletes.
• Ivan Khudoliy and Alisa SeleznovamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional ballroom dancers Ivan Khudoliy and Alisa Seleznova (Ukrainian National Champions) are DanceSport Education instructors at partner schools, including Arizona Autism Charter Schools. They are also professional DanceSport competitors competing in International Latin style in the U.S. Rising Star and Professional divisions.
• Freed of LondonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFreed of London is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of professional dance shoes. The company has donated ballroom dance shoes to DanceSport Education student athletes at Arizona Autism Charter Schools for competition performances.
• Autism SpeaksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutism Speaks is a national organization dedicated to promoting solutions for individuals with autism and their families through advocacy, support, awareness, and research. Listed as a sponsor on DanceSport Education's GALA Sponsors page.
• MusicologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusicology is an enhanced musical learning program for newborns through 4-year-olds, with studios in Scottsdale, Chandler, and NW Phoenix. Musicology's owner Mary Goodman is quoted as a sponsor of DanceSport Education, stating the organization 'takes the gift of music and ballroom dancing into underserved schools.'

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fred Astaire Dance Studios: Largest ballroom dance studio franchise in the U.S., offering ballroom instruction across age groups. Comparable as a ballroom instruction provider, though primarily adult-focused and for-profit.
• Arthur Murray Dance Studios: Established ballroom dance studio franchise with national footprint and structured curricula. Comparable as a competing ballroom instruction brand, though oriented to adults and consumer-paid lessons.
• National Dance Education Organization (NDEO): Nonprofit membership organization for dance education professionals, setting standards and providing curriculum resources. Comparable as a dance education standards body and curriculum gatekeeper relevant to K-12 dance programs.
• USA Dance: National governing body for DanceSport in the U.S. and recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Comparable as the umbrella organization for competitive DanceSport, with youth programs that overlap DanceSport Education's competitive pathway.

Direct peers

• Imperial Ballroom Dance Company: Co-founding partner of DanceSport Education and Arizona's largest ballroom studio (4,000+ SF); shares co-founders and delivers all DanceSport Education instruction. Directly comparable as a ballroom dance instruction business for youth and adults.
• Dancing Classrooms: Nonprofit that brings ballroom and social dance instruction into schools, particularly underserved communities. Closely comparable mission, school-based delivery model, and youth dance education focus.

Emerging players

• Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP): Global youth dance competition and scholarship platform, primarily focused on ballet. Comparable as a youth dance competitive pathway and talent pipeline, though oriented to ballet rather than ballroom.
• The Loco-Motion Dance Project: Smaller nonprofit offering inclusive dance programs for children with and without disabilities, including autism. Comparable as a niche dance-and-disability nonprofit with school and community delivery models.

Regional players

• American DanceSport Organization: DanceSport competition sanctioning body with regional chapters across the U.S. Comparable as a DanceSport competition organizer and youth athlete development platform overlapping with the Galaxy Dance Festival.
• Ballet Arizona: Arizona-based nonprofit performing arts company offering education and outreach programs for youth in Arizona schools. Comparable as a regional dance nonprofit with school-based education programming in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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