"Join Harlem resident Traci Lester, new executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI), with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show as they discuss Lester’s journey from a former elementary school teacher to an executive director, balancing her life as a successful executive, a mom and more."
Can arts teach the life skills to children? "Good Day Street Talk" WNYW interview with Traci Lester, Executive Director at National Dance Institute that aired on September 23, 2017.
"The October 16th event will be a special benefit performance titled, "Songs I've Sung on Broadway... and one I Wish I had." Conceived and directed by Jacques d'Amboise, the evening will feature performances by Glenn Close, Michael Cerveris, Charlotte d'Amboise, and the exuberant children of National Dance Institute."
"Broadway stars Glenn Close, Michael Cerveris, and Charlotte d’Amboise will perform alongside children from across New York City October 16 for an event titled Songs I’ve Sung on Broadway… and One I Wish I Had, as a fundraiser for the National Dance Institute."
"By now, fans of Dance Network are familiar with the National Dance Institute’s D.R.E.A.M. Project and its amazing vision, and I’m proud to report— it’s still doing incredible things. I was able to see the final performance of this summer’s D.R.E.A.M. program, and the students were inspiring, motivated, and transformational."
"Whether it's jumping, waving, or something as expressive as moving your eyebrows, anyone can dance. That's the idea behind a program at the National Dance Institute where disabled children learn to express themselves."
"Meet Droid and Karnage: They’re experts in flex dance, the Brooklyn-born street style that evolved from hip-hop and b-boying into a genre with highly controlled, tight movements, a few contortions and optical illusions."
"American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Isabella Boylston led a special ballet class for students of National Dance Institute in Harlem."
"With arms flailing, feet moving and a whole lot of newfound confidence, about 70 kids from the Schenectady and Saratoga Springs areas took to the stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center Thursday night to show off their new dance moves."
"The magic is in the movement for the tappers here at the National Dance Institute. “What was the feeling like when you first started?" I asked Aubrey. "It felt really fun," he smiled. "I liked how they’re music makers on your feet." This classic technique has completely consumed the life of 10-year-old Aubrey."
