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Dance Teacher: Isabella Boylston’s Master Class at NDI Inspired Kids (and Included a Special Guest)
"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."
All Arts: National Dance Institute Moves Toward the vOTE "Enough!" Video
“There are dancers as young as seven in the piece. And these kids are amazing, and they really are leaning on dance and movement to empower them toward expression,” said Hurwitz. “And we thought it would be a really great outlet for them to contribute to this conversation.”
Dance Network: The National Dance Institute's Annual Gala: A Star-Studded Event in the Name of Arts Education
"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."
Bold TV: Facebook Live Interview with Traci Lester, the Executive Director of National Dance Institute
The executive director of National Dance Institute stopped by #BoldBiz to talk about providing creative arts programs to public schools.
Billboard: Everytown For Gun Safety 'Enough!' PSA Soundtracked by Sia's Uplifting 'I'm Still Here'
"Fear turns to joy as the students smash the balloons, raise their fists and find strength in numbers while the ominous end notes read: "an estimated 3 million American children experience gun violence every year... Gun violence is now the second leading cause of death for American children... "
Broadway World: Jacques d’Amboise’s National Dance Institute Shares The Power of Movement with Millions
"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."