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Arts in Schools Collaborative

Arts in Schools Collaborative

Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tax ID45-0553704

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About this organization

Revenue

$423,159

Expenses

$436,320

Website

dancingclassroomsphilly.org

Mission

TO CHANGE THE WAY COMMUNITIES VIEW SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES BY BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND INSTILLING JOY IN CHILDREN, INSPIRING RESPECT FOR OTHERS, AND WORKING TOGETHER AS PARTNERS TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF BALLROOM DANCE.

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IN THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR, DCP SERVED MORE THAN 3,600 STUDENTS IN 134 CLASSROOMS IN 65 PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL, AND CHARTER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. DANCING CLASSROOMS PHILLY IS AN IN-SCHOOL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM THAT CULTIVATES ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS IN FIFTH AND EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS. THE MISSION OF THE PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL AWARENESS, AND JOY IN CHILDREN BY PROVIDING THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PERFORM BALLROOM DANCE. THROUGH OUR STANDARDS-BASED, IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, WE USED THE VOCABULARY OF BALLROOM DANCE TO CULTIVATE THE POSITIVE FEELINGS THAT ARE INHERENT IN EVERY CHILD. THE MATURITY NECESSARY TO DANCE TOGETHER FOSTERS RESPECT, TEAM WORK, AND A SENSE OF JOY AND ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT DCP BELIEVES EVERY CHILD SHOULD EXPERIENCE. SOCIAL DANCE CALLS ON, AND IMPROVES, A RANGE OF BEHAVIORAL SKILLS, INCLUDING DECISION-MAKING, GOAL-SETTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, THAT ARE PROVEN TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM BENEFITS TO HEALTH AND WELL BEING. THE PROGRAM WAS STRUCTURED AROUND 10-WEEK SEMESTERS, WITH CLASSES TAKING PLACE TWICE WEEKLY, AND ALL FIFTH OR EIGHTTH GRADE STUDENTS AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS WERE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. THE DCP PROGRAM BROUGHT A PROVEN CURRICULUM - ALSO KNOWN AS THE DULAINE METHOD - DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM AND SERVED CHILDREN WHO REFLECT THE DEMOGRAPHIC OF THE REGION AS A WHOLE. TEACHING ARTISTS INSTRUCTED STUDENTS IN SOCIAL DANCE SUCH AS THE MERENGUE, FOXTROT, RUMBA, TANGO, SWING, AND WALTZ AND SELECTED "SUGAR" DANCES-SUCH AS THE CHA CHA SLIDE AND STOMP. EACH RESIDENCY ALSO INCLUDED A VIDEO LESSON, A GUEST ARTIST VISIT, AND FINISHED WITH A CULMINATING EVENT. AMOUNTS DO NOT INCLUDE 3,000 IN DONATED SPACE.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “To change the way communities view social and cultural differences by building confidence and instilling joy in children, inspiring respect for others, and working together as partners to break down barriers through the practice of ballroom dance.”.

When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To change the way communities view social and cultural differences by building confidence and instilling joy in children, inspiring respect for others, and working together as partners to break down barriers through the practice of ballroom dance.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
  • The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 4226 SPRUCE STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19104.
  • The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 15.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$13,161.
  • The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 18 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2007.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $274,127 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $32,480 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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