Dance.com: In The Happiest Ballet Class Ever, A Ballet Star Teaches City Kids To Soar
"American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Isabella Boylston led a special ballet class for students of National Dance Institute in Harlem."
"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."
"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.