Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Rivertown Dance Academy Inc
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As:
Mailing Address: 69 N. Broadway, Lower Level
City: Tarrytown
State: NY
Postal Code: 10591
Main Phone: (914) 631-4302
Main Fax:
Organization Website: https://www.rivertowndanceacademy.org
Employer ID Number: 81-3574447
Organization Tax Status: 501(c)(3)

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: 03/31/2025
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Open-Access Dance Enrichment for All Abilities
Project Description:

Founded in 2016, Rivertown Dance Academy (RDA) has become a pillar in the community as a non-profit organization committed to delivering excellence in dance education, open to all. Centrally located at 69 N. Broadway in Tarrytown, NY, RDA offers year-round classes for dancers of all ages and abilities, from 18 months through later adulthood. Classes include technique-based, high-quality dance instruction in a range of styles – ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, theatre jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap, and early childhood dance – as well as exposure to other dance traditions through guest choreographers for performing ensembles, including Bollywood, Ukrainian folk dancing, swing, flamenco, and others. In 2025, RDA developed programming specifically for older adults, including those with dementia, and dancers with disabilities.

RDA is unique in offering financial aid to any student with demonstrated need: no student is turned away because of an inability to pay tuition.
* Available to all ages and abilities
* Up to 100% tuition remission for classes, annual performances, and performing ensembles
* Communications in English and Spanish
* No limits on
— Number of students who can receive aid
— Number of classes they can attend
— Length of time they can receive aid
— Age of recipient

To support their mission, RDA seeks funding to increase outreach to encourage participation among students who struggle to pay tuition, those with disabilities, and older adults. Additional funding is being sought through Kids’ Club to support needs-based financial aid for youth students and through ArtsWestchester to support overall programming (funds have been provided through these organizations in previous years). RDA seeks an additional $10,000 to bridge the gap in increasing outreach, financial aid, and new programming specifically for older adults and students of all ages with disabilities.

Total Project Budget: $40,000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Kids’ Club; ArtsWestchester

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: Westchester, NY
Age Group To Be Served: 18 mo through adulthood

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
Contact First Name: Renee
Contact Last Name: Kashuba
Contact Title: Development Manager
Contact Phone: (917) 628-5044
Contact Email: renee@rivertowndanceacademy.org