"Everytown for Gun Safety and Students Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, in partnership with the National Dance Institute, have released this new video called “Enough!” featuring 130 children, ranging in age from seven to 17 dancing to "I'm Still Here" by Sia, courtesy of Monkey Puzzle Music/Atlantic Records."
"For this passion project, we’re joining forces with the National Dance Institute. The project will feature nearly 100 students from their public arts education programming, and who range in ages from 6-16. The choreography will be overseen by James Alesop, best known for her work with Beyonce."
"Kids will be dancing for kids at this year’s annual production, a joy-filled dance celebration of the cultures, creatures, and cities that thrive “at the river’s edge.” NDI’s Celebration Team will samba in the Amazon, strut along the Hudson, pay homage to the Ganges, and set sail on the Mississippi in this vibrant performance inspired by the power of rivers."
"National Dance Institute (NDI) has started registration for Fall 2018 Center Classes! NDI Center Classes provide children the opportunity to experience the joy, rigor, and excellence of NDI’s award-winning arts education programs."
"Capital District YMCA teams up with National Dance Institute for their program Youth in Motion. See how it has impacted the lives of those involved!"
"In the ‘90s, Bill Bartlett saw "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’" on THIRTEEN and it changed the course of his life. The Academy Award-winning documentary, which profiles Jacques d'Amboise and his work with children, inspired Bill to create his own unique afterschool program."
"There are 40 dancers taking part in the program this year, and there seem to be almost as many adults in the room — including physical therapy students and dance instructors — working with the kids. Close to half of the children in the program have disabilities..."
"Even when you're an alum, you want to come back, you want to continue working here," student Clara Pallordet said. "It's just such a special opportunity, and it enlightens you so much, you want to continue with it."
"After a composite of d'Amboise's charismatic dancing was shown, Jacques regaled us with stories. He didn't talk about dancing for Mr. B, he didn't talk about his dazzling turns in the movie Carousel, or how dashing he looked in the emerald green shirt in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. He talked about Tanaquil Le Clerq in Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun (1953)—a tiny clip of it was in the montage that DFA showed in tribute to him."
