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why this fund exists
For years, our community's dancers and theater students have shared a vision: a place where movement, storytelling, and creativity live side by side. The demand is here. The talent is here. What's missing is the space to let it thrive.
Our current facilities have served us well, but we've outgrown them. Scheduling conflicts, limited rehearsal time, and spaces not designed for performance-based learning are holding our students back. Enrollment is growing, the partnership between our programs feels effortless, and momentum is strong. We're ready to build something permanent that reflects that.
This campaign is about more than square footage. It's about ensuring our growth is sustainable, intentional, and community-centered, a space we can truly call our own, built to support the creativity, collaboration, and confidence our students deserve.
Why we matter
This project isn’t just about walls and floors. It’s about access, opportunity, and belonging. With this new space, we will:
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Serve more students across disciplines
Create performances and productions
Strengthen collaboration between dance and theater
Offer a welcoming cultural hub for families and audiences
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We already reach more than 500 students across Central New York. With the right space, that number doubles and every one of those students gets an environment that says: you belong here.
What we're building
A shared Home
A permanent home for both Encore Youth Productions and Revolve Dance Alliance.
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This space is intentionally designed for learning, collaboration, and performance. It will provide an environment where students can train, rehearse, and grow together.
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​Most importantly, our space will give students a place where they feel seen, supported, and inspired.
community impact
Encore Youth Productions (EYP) and Revolve Dance Alliance (RDA) are already impacting more than 500 students in Central New York, serving families across Onondaga and Oswego counties.
Together, they provide affordable, high-quality arts education through productions, performances, camps, and workshops. This project will expand that reach to more than 1,000 youth annually while creating a welcoming community venue for performances, cultural events, and gatherings, increasing access to the arts for students and audiences of all ages.
encore youth productions
programs and services
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Overture (PreK–2nd Grade): A first introduction to theatre for our youngest students, just the introduction to every Broadway show. An introductory theatre program building confidence and creativity through dance, vocals, acting, art, and student-centered performances.
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Main Stage Junior (3rd–10th Grade): Main Stage is the main event! Students develop singing, dancing, and acting skills while producing high-quality shows in a supportive, team-focused environment.
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Main Stage Kids (K–6th Grade): Young performers build foundational musical theatre skills while collaborating on engaging productions designed specifically for their age group.
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Encore (7th–12th Grade): The show must go on! An advanced extension program featuring mature productions, challenging choreography, and leadership development for experienced student performers.
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CITs / Production Assistants (High School): We welcome students in High School to volunteer with us and be part of the team that makes the magic happen. Our CITs work with our younger students to review dances, vocals, and run lines. They will also help run acting games, warm ups, and help to develop and create costumes and props.
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Masterclasses: Our first major expansion in our new space. Community workshops offering focused training in auditioning, monologues, singing, and dance for students of all ages.
revolve dance alliance
programs & Services
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Early Childhood (Ages 3–5): PreK–Kindergarten classes in Ballet, Acro/Tumbling, Tap, and Creative Movement
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Youth Recreational Programs: evel 1 Beginners (6-8 years), Level 2 Intermediates (9-11 years), Level 3 Advanced (12&up), Level 4 Elites and Level 5 Majors (pre-professional competition company members
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Competition Company: Minis (7&under), Juniors (8-12 years), Teens (13-15 years), Seniors (16&up); members compete regionally 3+ times/year and nationally, often traveling independently for classes and competitions across the U.S. and internationally
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Weekly Dance Styles/Genres: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Jazz Funk, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Conditioning, Jumps & Turns, Partnering, Improv, Choreography, Musical Theatre
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Assistant Teaching Program: An extensive 2-day course for dancers interested in education. Learn how to structure a class and other teaching skills, then present and teach a class of their own. Participants who complete the course can assist Revolve classes during the year.
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Master Class Programs: Teach-ins from master teachers, professional choreographers, and dance educators from the industry to teach and offer class opportunities for our currently enrolled students and also open to other CNY community dancers – professional from LA/NYC/Canada and more!
Supporting this fund means we get to continue to support students across CNY. We invite families, friends, alumni, and community members to help bring this vision to life.
