"Though she's made award-winning dances for Beyoncé ("Run the World," anyone?) and worked with stars like Lady GaGa and Janelle Monae, Alsop's most recent project may be her most powerful: A moving music video for Everytown for Gun Safety, directed by Ezra Hurwitz and featuring students from the National Dance Institute."
"NDI dancers dance it out in "Swinging on the Hudson" at National Dance Institute's Event of the Year performance, "At the River's Edge," at NYU Skirball in June 2018."
"On Wednesday, legendary ballet dancer and founder of National Dance Institute (NDI), Jacques d'Amboise, honored Harry Belafonte at the Fall installation of Jacques' Art Nest Series, Dance for Change."
"This time, the cameo performances include the pas de deux from George Balanchine’s “Agon,” danced by Calvin Royal III, of American Ballet Theatre, and Unity Phelan, of New York City Ballet, and “Meditations,” by d’Amboise himself, performed by Joaquin de Luz and Indiana Woodward."
"This year, NDI is shining a spotlight on individuals who have used their voices, and their art, to inspire and effect positive change in the world. New York City Ballet dancers Joaquin de Luz, Indiana Woodward, Teresa Reichlen, and Ask la Cour, as well as Dance Theater of Harlem and the children of NDI will celebrate heroes such as Harry Belafonte, Arthur Mitchell, John Lennon, and more."
"National Dance Institute its 17th Art Nest Series to shine a spotlight on individuals who have used their voices, and their art, to inspire and effect positive change in the world."
“Part of the thinking with this campaign was that we have the ability to appeal to voters who care about gun violence prevention, but don’t traditionally vote in the midterms... We’re reminding these audiences that in order to reduce gun violence, these voters need to come out and vote.”
"Dance gives our children a vehicle through which to express themselves. Through the power of performance, they learn to care about each other, support each other, and celebrate differences. They become part of something bigger than themselves."
"Pop singer Sia offered her latest track “I’m Still Here” for this powerful PSA. The video was produced by Phase II Creative and created by film director and producer Ezra Hurwitz and former New York City Ballet dancer Robbert Fairchild, who partnered with the non-profit gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety."
"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."
