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National Dance Institute Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon

National Dance Institute Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon

[PRESS RELEASE] New York, February 28, 2020— National Dance Institute was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2020 TCS New York City Marathon. The race, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2020.

“National Dance Institute is thrilled to be a part of the New York City Marathon’s 50th anniversary as an Official Charity Partner for this year’s race. Team NDI will raise funds to benefit children in 44 public schools throughout New York City as we promote health and fitness in our dance programs,” said Traci Lester, NDI Executive Director. “The TCS New York City Marathon provides an amazing platform for hundreds of nonprofit organizations to raise awareness and funds toward their missions. We are proud to support our team on their journey to the iconic finish line.”

NDI believes that the arts have a unique power to engage children of every background, […]

J T2020-02-28T14:23:44-05:00February 28th, 2020|

NDI DREAM Project on NY1

NDI DREAM Project on NY1

NY 1 features NDI’s DREAM Project as a program for children with disabilities come to dance in a place where it’s not about their disability. “It’s about their ability—what they can do,” as Artistic Director Ellen Weinstein says. The program pairs these children with their able-bodied peers who learn compassion, empathy, and how to support each other.

J T2023-01-21T10:57:39-05:00February 24th, 2020|

NDI’s DREAM Project on CBS News

NDI’s DREAM Project on CBS News

National Dance Institute’s Dream Project Shows Every Child Can Dance, If Given A Fair Chance

J T2023-01-21T10:57:45-05:00February 21st, 2020|

NY1: Rehearsals for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NY1 visits the rehearsals for Macy’s 2019 Thanksgiving Day Parade with NDI Children alongside Sesame Street.

J T2023-01-21T10:57:52-05:00January 9th, 2020|

NY1 at Rehearsals for Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Performance with NDI Children

Nov. 25, 2019

J T2020-07-10T14:28:32-04:00November 27th, 2019|

National Dance Institute Launches NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning; Furthers NDI Leadership as Premiere Arts Education Organization

[Press Release] October 24, 2019 – New York, NY – National Dance Institute (NDI) today announced the NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning, a professional development program for teaching artists, educators and organizations committed to dance education and enriching children’s lives through the arts. National Dance Institute, founded by legendary New York City Ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise, and now under the Artistic Direction of Ellen Weinstein, has been at the forefront of transformative dance education since 1976. Today, NDI has grown to be one of the premier arts education organizations worldwide.

“NDI is at an exciting time in its history. We know that youth participation in dance and music empowers children to a higher level of excellence and helps cultivate leadership and development skills,” said Traci Lester, Executive Director, National Dance Institute. “With the introduction of the NDI Collaborative we are able to train more teaching artists in the NDI Method which […]

J T2019-10-24T12:06:17-04:00October 24th, 2019|

DREAM: Pair Spreads Love of Dance to Children with Special Needs

DREAM: Pair Spreads Love of Dance to Children with Special Needs

One step at a time. Agnes McConlogue Ferro and Kay Gayner are working to change the definition of "dancer." "Everyone can dance - if you can blink your eyes, you can dance. And in some ways, the world maybe doesn't quite see it that way yet, but they should," Gayner said.

J T2019-10-24T03:34:10-04:00October 15th, 2019|

Harlem World Magazine Interviews NDI Executive Director, Traci Lester

Harlem World Magazine Interviews NDI Executive Director, Traci Lester

Listen to Harlem resident, mom, and former elementary school teacher Traci Lester, executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI), as they discuss a new Harlem history focused dance curriculum for the new school year and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.

J T2019-10-24T03:34:58-04:00October 2nd, 2019|

Broadway World: October Shows

October 26 at 2 pm: National Dance Institute: The Celebration Team “Voices of Change” – Dancers ages 9 to 15 will be performing for kids in Just Kidding’s annual high-energy show, featuring original choreography and live music.

J T2019-10-21T15:53:19-04:00September 21st, 2019|

THE GIVERS: Six organizations that are making a difference in the lives of New Yorkers—one dance step or catering job at a time.

Summer 2019 | Downtown Magazine | By Deborah L. Martin

A WISE PERSON ONCE SAID, “Charity begins at home,” and we agree. The problems of the world often seem insurmountable, but there are organizations that are doing life-changing work right here in New York City—helping one person, one child, one human being at a time. For this special feature, we focused on just six out of the countless worthy organizations working to better this city, and as a result, the world. The Museum of Jewish Heritage, Henry Street Settlement, Girl Be Heard, National Dance Institute, Oliver Scholars, and Project Renewal all focus on different issues affecting our New York communities. With the help of dedicated staff and volunteers, they use their creative energy to reach our most at-risk, vulnerable residents, and to help them achieve their fullest potential. They teach lessons in acceptance and tolerance, appreciation for the arts, and cooperation, […]

J T2019-09-03T19:33:28-04:00September 3rd, 2019|