Press & News

Dance Network: Red Carpet Interviews with NDI Gala Guests
Michael Mahany interviews Alec and Hilaria Baldwin at National Dance Institute's annual gala.

Playbill: National Dance Institute to Honor Josh Groban
"I am in my suppertime of life,” NDI founder Jacques d’Amboise tells Playbill. “I was delighted to discover that I have an artistic brother, Josh Groban. Josh, a superb artist, is on the top of Mt. Everest for his belief and caring about the importance of children to be learning and engaged with the arts. Bravo to him!”

Teen Vogue: Levi's Donated 250 Pairs of Jeans to SIA and Everytown's "Enough" Video for Gun Safety
"To do their part, members of the fashion industry stepped up to help outfit the cast: Levi's donated 250 pieces of denim, and Everlane, State Bags, Banana Republic, Gap, Cynthia Rowley, and Rachel Antonoff, all made donations of their own."

GoodStuffBuzz: Empowering Dance Program for Disabled Children Puts Inclusion in The Spotlight
"Regardless of age, race or physical disabilities, dance has the capacity to speak to our souls and provide a way for us to express ourselves with joy. New York’s National Dance Institute is making sure that individuals with disabilities have the same opportunity to express themselves through dance as those more able-bodied with their Dancers Realize Excellence through Arts and Movement (D.R.E.A.M.) dance program."

Now This: DREAM Project (Video)
"I really like dancing! It's my favorite thing to do," says 8-year-old Greta who was born with nemaline myopathy, a neuromuscular disorder... Check out NDI's DREAM Project video on NowThis that went viral!

Media with Impact: Bill’s Story
"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."