The Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts in the Arnold S. & Madaleine & Penner Building, located in the heart of Harlem, is designed to further NDI’s mission and expand the organization’s reach, serving as a beacon for children, teachers, and artists locally and globally. The Center is dedicated to children and education, offering expanded afterschool, weekend, and summer programs for advanced study, rehearsal, and performance. In keeping with the NDI tradition of collaboration, the Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning & the Arts will also be available to visiting artists and arts organizations.

Our rental hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please contact Mike Pitsikoulis, Technical & Facilities Director, with any inquiries. Click here for address and directions.

The Howard Gilman Performance Space

  • Flexible rehearsal/performance space with seating for 130
  • 3,551 square feet (67’ x 53’)
  • Sprung wood floors with marley
  • Integrated theatrical lighting and sound package
  • Two HD projectors
  • Retractable bleacher seating
  • Steinway B Grand piano

Studio Two

  • 1,586 square feet (61’ x 26’)
  • Sprung wood floors with marley
  • Integrated sound system with sound dock
  • Two HD projectors
  • Mirrors
  • Steinway M Baby Grand piano

Studio Three

  • 777 square feet (37’ x 21’) 
  • Sprung wood floors
  • Integrated sound system with sound dock
  • Mirrors
  • Yamaha Upright piano

The Virginia Sloane Studio

  • 490 square feet (22’ x 18’)
  • Sprung wood floors
  • Integrated sound system with sound dock
  • Mason & Hamlin Upright piano

The Penner Gallery

  • 1,327 square feet
  • Sprung wood floors
  • Integrated sound system with sound dock
  • HD projector