"American Ballet Theatre's youngest principal ballerina, Isabella Boylston, taught a group of students at the National Dance Institute in Harlem. The 45-minute master class was filled with a short barre, center work and a visit from the institute's founder, former NYCB principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise."
"The yearly event celebrated NDI’s dedication to arts education, and this year, honored Grammy® nominated, multiplatinum recording artist, producer, song writer— and current Broadway star— Josh Groban for his dedication to the pursuit. The evening’s program was emceed by legendary TONY® Award-winning and television and film star Bill Irwin, and featured a celebrity auction co-hosted by A-List actor Alec Baldwin."
The executive director of National Dance Institute stopped by #BoldBiz to talk about providing creative arts programs to public schools.
"As part of the celebrated Art Nest series, this evening's mixed medium program centers on the loneliest woman in mythology: Medusa. But as the audience quiets for NDI Founder Jacques d'Amboise's speech, it is exactly the opposite feelings of community and togetherness that drum up pure joy."
Michael Mahany interviews Alec and Hilaria Baldwin at National Dance Institute's annual gala.
A special feature on NDI “Freedom Through Dance” on MetroFocus (NJTV, Thirteen WNET New York, WLIW21 New York) that aired on April 5, 2017.
"I am in my suppertime of life,” NDI founder Jacques d’Amboise tells Playbill. “I was delighted to discover that I have an artistic brother, Josh Groban. Josh, a superb artist, is on the top of Mt. Everest for his belief and caring about the importance of children to be learning and engaged with the arts. Bravo to him!”
"Regardless of age, race or physical disabilities, dance has the capacity to speak to our souls and provide a way for us to express ourselves with joy. New York’s National Dance Institute is making sure that individuals with disabilities have the same opportunity to express themselves through dance as those more able-bodied with their Dancers Realize Excellence through Arts and Movement (D.R.E.A.M.) dance program."
