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Celebrating 50 Years!
We teach children to reach their full potential through inclusive dance education—directly serving students in our flagship NYC programs while training teaching artists worldwide to bring our proven NDI methodology to their communities.
Celebrate our 50th Anniversary
Come dance with us!
Upcoming Events
  • Fundraiser
  • Performance
  • In Person
Jacques' Art Nest: NDI Dancers in Finale
Feb 9, 2006
Jacques' Art Nest
  • Gala
Jermaine Jones and Kay Gayner dance at an NDI Gala on stage with an NDI First Team dancer
April 27, 2026
50th Annual Gala
March 7, 2026
NDI Alumni Homecoming
Our Core Programs
NDI in PS123 school
In-School Dance Programs

Quality weekly dance classes in partner schools in NYC metro area give children a space to grow and express themselves. Our long-term collaborations with schools ensure deep, authentic learning – and success for every child. 

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Teacher Training at NDI
Teacher Training

The NDI Collaborative for Teacher and Learning’s joyful, experiential training enables educators worldwide to bring the NDI methodology to their communities and inspire diverse learners.


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Our Legacy
Founded by legendary ballet dancer Jacques d’Amboise, our mission is rooted in artistic excellence and inclusive opportunity.
Learn About Our Founder
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Keep our children dancing!

With your support, NDI’s groundbreaking programs will reach 5000 children this year across New York City and beyond through our unique weekly in-school programs, teacher training, and opportunities to perform on stage. Join a network of NDI partners to keep the music playing and the children dancing.

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NDI Children leaping on stage
NDI has taught me that it doesn’t matter where you are from, what you look like, or who you are to experience and love this form of expression.
NDI Dancer
Celebration Team Member
The [NDI DREAM program] doesn't just impact the children with disabilities, it impacts everyone involved. It celebrates the joy of dance and how it brings people together... it changes you as a person and makes you a better human being.
Heidi
Teaching Artist
A great teacher can save a child’s life.
Jacques d’Amboise
NDI Founder
NDI’s unique pedagogy challenges children beyond what they ever dreamed possible, but not beyond what they are capable of.
Ellen Weinstein
NDI Artistic Director Emerita
NDI inspires me to believe that I can do anything if I put my mind to it.
Manny, Student
PS 214
NDI helped me to be brave.
Edwin, Student
PS 235