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The singer was the recipient of the award at the National Dance Institute’s annual gala. During her acceptance speech, Williams revealed that her mother worked at the Institute, adding that NDI giving children access to dance lessons was “life-saving stuff”.

Watch Hayley Williams acceptance speech at NDI's annual gala

Broadway World NYC School Children Perform At National Dance Institute's Event Of The Year EARTH'S SONG This year's presentation celebrates our planet’s natural wonders and addresses urgent environmental issues.

"OPEN" Host Kibin Alleyne sits down with Mary Kennedy, the Director of National Dance Institute's 2024 Event of the Year: "Earth's Song."  She discusses this dance event theme which is centered around the exploration of the globe's fragile, resilient, and threatened ecosystems.  Watch the interview here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNxDj9tMx44

NATIONAL DANCE INSTITUTE PRESENTS “EARTH’S SONG” EVENT OF THE YEAR TRANSFORMATIVE PERFORMANCES UNITING CHILDREN THROUGH DANCE AND MUSIC May 20, 2024 NEW YORK, NY – National Dance Institute (NDI) proudly announces its highly anticipated 2024 Event of the Year, “Earth’s Song,” taking place from June 15th to June 18th at the prestigious NYU Skirball. This extraordinary event will showcase the talents of over 150 children from New York City schools in a series of captivating performances celebrating our planet’s natural wonders and addressing urgent environmental issues. In response to the pressing challenges of climate change, “Earth’s Song” will immerse audiences in a dynamic exploration of the globe's fragile, resilient and threatened ecosystems.  “From the majestic depths of oceans to the sprawling canopies of forests, these performances will illuminate the interconnectedness of all living beings while confronting the threats posed by pollution, deforestation, and wildfires,” said Kay Gayner, Artistic Director of NDI. [...]