Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy
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Dance education: btca's primary objective is to provide boys and girls ages 3-18 with high quality dance education, based on the american ballet theatre national training curriculum, in a nurturing and supportive environment. In this fiscal year, btca had a total enrollment of 69 students in levels preschool through 6b. 30 weekly classes were offered in ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary, and jazz (33hrs/wk available instruction). 7 students enrolled in the day intensive program received 16hrs/wk of training in the above disciplines including improvisation. 13 students enrolled in the the soloist initiative program received 1-4hrs/wk of individual variations training. 40 students participated in btca's student showcase. Summer programs included a senior intensive (50hrs instruction) attended by 19 students; …
Ballet theatre of carmel academy is dedicated to developing dancers to their fullest potential. We believe that through encouragement, discipline, and dedication our professional instructors can nurture dancers to a higher degree of achievement, confidence, and self-esteem.we strive to give young dancing artists the tools necessary to succeed in the collegiate and professional market both nationally and internationally.by god's grace, we strive to build beautiful dancers and wholesome human beings. We also desire to further enrich the cultural life of central indiana and the surrounding areas by producing quality performances and events for the community.
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Frequently asked questions about Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Indianapolis, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 830748923. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $291K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's Member, Board Of Directors, Todd S Kennedy, received $5,004 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2024). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy has $291K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Dance education: btca's primary objective is to provide boys and girls ages 3-18 with high quality dance education, based on the american ballet theatre national training curriculum, in a nurturing and supportive environment. In this fiscal year, btca had a total enrollment of 69 students in levels preschool through 6b. 30 weekly classes were offered in ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary, and jazz (33hrs/wk available instruction). 7 students enrolled in the day intensive program received 16hrs/wk of training in the above disciplines including improvisation. 13 students enrolled in the the soloist initiative program received 1-4hrs/wk of individual variations training. 40 students participated in btca's student showcase. Summer programs... Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $291K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 830748923. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is located in Indianapolis, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.
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Quick facts about Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy
- What is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy?
- Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy is an arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Indianapolis, United States. Dance education: btca's primary objective is to provide boys and girls ages 3-18 with high quality dance education, based on the american ballet theatre national training curriculum, in a nurturing and supportive environment. In this fiscal year, btca had a total enrollment of 69 students in levels preschool through 6b. 30 weekly classes were offered in ballet technique, pre-pointe, pointe, variations, partnering, contemporary, and jazz (33hrs/wk available instruction). 7 students enrolled in the day intensive program received 16hrs/wk of training in the above disciplines including improvisation. 13 students enrolled in the the soloist initiative program received 1-4hrs/wk of individual variations training. 40 students participated in btca's student showcase. Summer programs included a senior intensive (50hrs instruction) attended by 19 students; junior intensive (24hrs instruction) attended by 17 students; 4 camps (54hrs instruction) attended by 22 students; and 16hrs open classes attended by 14 students. Nutcracker: btca's secondary objective is to further enrich the cultural landscape of central indiana. To this end, btca presents 2 full-length ballets each year, including the holiday classic the nutcracker. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were made to present 4 live performances dec. 19 & 20, with a cast of 44 dancers, social distancing precautions, and a digital viewing option. 108 live and 27 digital access tickets were sold, however the live performances were ultimately cancelled the night before opening day due to contact tracing of cast members to a positive COVID-19 case. Live performance ticket holders were offered a refund but encouraged to purchase a digital access ticket so they could enjoy the show from home. Despite this disappointment, we still feel this production served our mission. Community members had an opportunity to engage with the arts through a beautiful ballet, and our dancers were able to continue sharing their passion for dance du
- When was Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy founded?
- Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy was founded in 2018.
- Who leads Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy?
- Todd S Kennedy serves as Member, Board Of Directors.
- Where is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy located?
- Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, United States.
- What is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is $291,185. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy trustworthy?
- Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 830748923.
- What is Ballet Theatre of Carmel Academy's website?
- http://my-ballet.org/