CLI Studios
New York, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
CLI Conservatory is a 10-month in-person dance training program that prepares students for professional dance careers, offering training in commercial and concert dance, on-camera performance, teaching and choreography, plus career mentorship and wellness support. It serves aspiring professional dancers, with alumni training and audition opportunities in NYC and LA.
Founders & leadership
CLI Studios was founded in 2014 by Jon Arpino.
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Jon ArpinoFounder
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Justin RuckerExecutive
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2017–2019
▶$800KraisedAug 2021 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$800KraisedAug 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Julia StiglitzDirector
- Jon ArpinoExecutive Officer, Director
- Justin RuckerExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $800K
- Amount sold
- $800K
- First sale
- Jul 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$857.7KraisedMay 2017 · 12 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$857.7KraisedMay 2017 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jon ArpinoExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Justin RuckerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $958.6K
- Amount sold
- $857.7K
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 2
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Frequently asked questions
- What does CLI Studios do?
- CLI Conservatory is a 10-month in-person dance training program that prepares students for professional dance careers, offering training in commercial and concert dance, on-camera performance, teaching and choreography, plus career mentorship and wellness support. It serves aspiring professional dancers, with alumni training and audition opportunities in NYC and LA.
- Who founded CLI Studios?
- CLI Studios was founded by Jon Arpino in 2014.
- Who are CLI Studios's investors?
- CLI Studios's investors include GSV Ventures, Okapi Venture Capital, PLG Ventures.
- How much funding has CLI Studios raised?
- CLI Studios has disclosed $1.7M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is CLI Studios headquartered?
- CLI Studios is headquartered in New York, US.

