May 6, 2020
All summer programming at the NDI Center has been canceled.
April 06, 2020
Extended Closure:
The NDI Center closure has been extended through at least April 29th.
March 25, 2020
Cancellations:
NDI’s Free Community Workshop with Leonardo Sandoval scheduled for April 25, 2020 and April 28, 2020 has been canceled.
March 19, 2020
Newly Canceled Workshop:
The NDI Collaborative Early Childhood Workshop scheduled for April 25, 2020 is canceled.
March 17, 2020
Extended Closure until April 20, 2020.
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation rapidly unfolds, NDI is following the safety parameters recommended by the CDC, NYC Health Department and NYC DOE. NDI will adhere to the protocol being followed by the NYC Department of Education and will reevaluate the reopening of our facilities and in school instruction in accordance with the NYC DOE’s projected reopening of schools the week of April 20, 2020.
The NDI Center, NDI In-School Programs, and rehearsals for NDI SWAT and Celebration Teams are canceled through this date. Although our offices are closed, NDI staff continues to work remotely and can be contacted with questions at info@nationaldance.org or by calling 212-226-0083 and leaving a voicemail. We are monitoring email and voicemail frequently.
Please check announcements on our webpage NDI’s COVID Updates and on NDI’s social media channels through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
As always, the health and safety of our community, families, students, and staff is our first priority. We wish our friends, families, staff and community to stay safe and well!
March 13, 2020
NDI’s In-School Programs are Temporarily Suspended through Friday, March 27th.
After much deep and careful consideration, and in consultation with public health experts, NDI has made the very difficult and unprecedented decision to suspend programming in our partner schools for the next two weeks. As we continue to carefully track the developing situation, we will assess the viability of returning to our schools beginning on Monday, March 30th.
The NDI Center for Learning & the Arts is Closed Until Further Notice as All NDI Staff Work Remotely.
March 12, 2020
NDI’s In-School Program is Temporarily Suspended.
After much deep and careful consideration, and in consultation with public health experts, NDI has made the very difficult and unprecedented decision to suspend programming in our partner schools for the next two weeks. This decision is effective immediately (the end of the school day on Thursday, March 12th) and will continue through Friday, March 27th. As we continue to carefully track the developing situation, we will assess the viability of returning to our schools after the week of ELA testing and before Spring Break—beginning on Monday, March 30th.
The NDI Center for Learning & the Arts is Closed Until Further Notice. All NDI Staff Will Work Remotely Until Further Notice.
March 11, 2020
Your health, safety, and well-being are NDI’s greatest priority. As you know, we have been carefully following the developing COVID-19 situation, monitoring news reports and emerging information, and seeking guidance from experts and colleagues in the field. To our knowledge, no one in the NDI community has contracted the novel coronavirus or had direct exposure it, and we feel so fortunate that this is the case.
In order to continue to ensure we do all in our power to protect the health of our dancers, we have made the difficult decision to cancel NDI Center Classes for the remainder of the Winter 2020 session.
The following NDI CENTER CLASSES are canceled:
• NDI Dance for 2nd & 3rd Grades – Thursdays at 4:15pm (beginning Thurs., March 12)
• NDI Dance for 4th – 6th Grades – Thursdays at 4:15 pm (beginning Thurs., March 12)
• NDI Dance for 4th – 6th Grades – Thursdays at 5:15 pm (beginning Thurs., March 12)
• World Percussion – Thursdays at 5:15 pm (beginning Thurs., March 12)
• Arts Encounter – Saturdays at 9:00am (beginning Sat., March 14)
• Arts Encounter – Saturdays at 10:15am (beginning Sat., March 14)
• Ballet – Tuesdays at 4:15pm (beginning Tues., March 17)
• Modern – Tuesdays at 5:15pm (beginning Tues., March 17)
Additionally, we are also cancelling SWAT and Celebration Team rehearsals on Saturday, March 14th & on Saturday, March 21st.
March 10, 2020
To NDI Friends, Family, and Staff:
The health, safety, and well-being of our students, staff, families, and those who use our space at the NDI Center are always of utmost priority.
In the wake of the evolving situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we have adopted added measures to ensure NDI maintains a clean and healthy environment to keep our community safe. We have heightened our cleaning protocols at the NDI Center, doubling our daily sanitation of all surfaces, spaces, and public areas. Hand sanitizer dispensers have been made accessible throughout our space. We have implemented ‘handwashing breaks’ during student rehearsals and are encouraging regular hand-washing through signs and regular announcements.
We ask that anyone attending classes at NDI or using our space to be mindful of and monitor their health and well-being and that of their family members and take appropriate precautions for preventing illness. We ask that if you or your child are feeling unwell to please stay home and rest.
As we continue to monitor safety conditions and recommended protocols, we will announce postponements or cancellations for events, classes, and/or workshops in the coming days and weeks. We will update participants through email as well as our social media channels. Additionally, check our COVID-19 Cancellations list below for further updates.
We are closely monitoring the situation about COVID-19 and will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of our community. To learn how we’ve implemented proactive measures recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NYS Department of Health and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, please visit our Health & Safety Protocols page.
Please check back often for important updates that will be posted on this page accordingly, as well as on NDI’s social media accounts Instagram and Facebook.
For up to date information on COVID-19, visit the websites of the CDC or the NYC Health Department. To get regular updates on the latest developments on coronavirus in New York City text COVID to 692-692. You will receive regular SMS texts with the latest news and developments.
Cancellations and/or Postponements Thus Far:
- Canceled: Introductory Workshop, March 10, 2020.
(Contact Natalie at 212-226-0083 for questions or concerns on this workshop.) - Postponed: Alumni Homecoming, March 14, 2020 (We will announce new dates accordingly.)
- Canceled: NDI & The Art of Teaching: Music for Dance (March 17, March 24, March 31, and April 7)
- Canceled: NDI & The Art of Teaching: The NDI Method Weekend Workshop (March 21, March 22)