National Dance Institute raised a record $1.9 million at its 50th Anniversary Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring founding Executive Director Pamela Bronk Farr and GRAMMY-winning folk icon Judy Collins.
Ballet stars Misty Copeland and Tiler Peck recently headlined a benefit event for the National Dance Institute in Harlem, showcasing their renowned talents to support arts education.
National Dance Institute has named choreographer and performer Jerron Herman as its 2025–2026 Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence. During the one-year residency, Herman will develop original work at NDI’s Harlem center and collaborate with dancers in the NDI DREAM Project.
National Dance Institute presented Jacques' Art Nest, its biannual benefit performance, at its Jacques d'Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts in Harlem.
As National Dance Institute (NDI) prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary later this fall, the renowned dance education organization will present its 2025 Event of the Year at NYU Skirball in June.
National Dance Institute (NDI) brought together more than 400 dedicated arts supporters at the Ziegfeld Ballroom for its 49th Annual Gala, themed “Rock On!”
National Dance Institute announced the appointment of Troy Anthony as its Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more here!
National Dance Institute has announced its highly anticipated 2024 Event of the Year, “Earth's Song,” taking place from June 15th to June 18th at NYU Skirball.
National Dance Institute will host a DREAM alumni homecoming on February 23rd in honor of the 10th anniversary of the NDI DREAM Project. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Following her acclaimed choreography for the Public Theater’s summer 2023 production of The Tempest at The Delacorte Theater, the multi-talented artist Tiffany Rea-Fisher has been chosen as National Dance Institute’s (NDI) Artist-in-Residence for 2024.
National Dance Institute (NDI) will celebrate the life of Dr. Maya Angelou at 'RISE,' their 2023 Event of the Year from June 17-19 at NYU Skirball Center. This event will include vibrant performances of dance and live music from over 100 talented children from New York City public schools.
National Dance Institute’s 47th Annual Gala on April 17th raised $1.7 million in support of its award-winning arts education programs that reach over 6,000 children every week. Check out photos from the event here!
A street in New York City has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d’Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI).
National Dance Institute’s 46th Annual Gala raised over $1.5 million to support its award-winning arts education programs that reach 60,000 children every year. The event featured performances by children from New York City public schools who benefit from NDI’s arts education programs.
National Dance Institute is welcoming Fredrick Earl Mosley as its Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence for 2021-2022. The one-year residency supports the creative process of an artist of color and is designed to cultivate racially diverse artistry throughout NDI's programming.
National Dance Institute has announced that Juan José Escalante has joined as Executive Director. Mr. Escalante is well known in the field of dance and the arts. He brings extensive experience in non-profit leadership to NDI, having served most recently as Executive Director of José Limón Dance Foundation.
National Dance Institute (NDI), the arts education organization that delivers award-winning dance and music programs to thousands of children worldwide, announced that Juan José Escalante has joined as Executive Director.
National Dance Institute, the organization founded by Jacques d'Amboise and dedicated to transforming children's lives through the arts, announced today that Artistic Director Ellen Weinstein will retire on September 30, 2021.