"Our creative energy is part of what makes us human, it’s part of our whole being,” Neuwirth told the Network. “You have to give children a box of crayons, you have to beat a drum and let them beat a drum, you have to play music for children, because… everyone needs to express… it’s part of our health and core needs as humans… everybody needs arts in their life in some way."
"The National Dance Institute raised more than $1.5 million at its 42nd Annual gala on April 30. The proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s arts education programs. Three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann hosted the event, which featured about 500 guests, dinner, an auction and plenty of cocktails."
"On April 30, the National Dance Institute (NDI) honored Bebe Neuwirth at its annual gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom."
"Last night the National Dance Institute, founded by Jacques d'Amboise, hosted its 42nd Annual Gala at the Zeigfeld Ballroom in New York City. The non-profit's largest fundraising event of the year raised $1.5 million, with all proceeds benefitting the organization's arts education programs." Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for NDI
"Harlem’s National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise, hosted its 42nd Annual Gala at the Zeigfeld Ballroom in New York City."
"That same enthusiasm was a hallmark of d’Amboise’s virtuoso dancing at City Ballet, where he performed for some 35 years before retiring, just before turning 50, in the early ’80s."
"This year NDI will honor Tony Award-winning dancer, singer, and actress, Bebe Neuwirth for her passionate support of dance and arts education. NDI will also honor long-time NDI supporter and Chairman of GFP Real Estate Jeffrey R. Gural. The event will begin with a festive cocktail reception for its nearly 500 guests, followed by an elegant sit-down dinner punctuated by a spirited live auction, an honors presentation, and special performances by the children of National Dance Institute that will send guests’ spirits and hearts soaring! The evening will be emceed by three-time Tony award nominee Terrence Mann."
"We continue our ongoing reporting initiative called “Chasing the Dream: Poverty and Opportunity in America” with the story of National Dance Institute of New York. They offer kids a chance of being creative and free while developing the full mind. You don’t want to miss it!"
"This year NDI will honor Tony Award-winning dancer, singer, and actress, Bebe Neuwirth for her passionate support of dance and arts education & long-time NDI supporter and Chairman of GFP Real Estate Jeffrey R. Gural."
"The singing, dancing, acting Newark native -- known to TV watchers as Lilith from "Cheers" -- will receive the honor at the Ziegfeld Ballroom."
