Press & News
CUNY TV Visits NDI's Class at PS 130
April 20, 2026
For 50 years, the National Dance Institute has brought arts education into public schools, empowering children through music and movement. Carol Anne Riddell stopped by PS 130 to see some young dancers in action.
Redefining Dance Through Inclusion at the National Dance Institute
April 19, 2026
On ABC's "Here and Now," Sandra Bookman interviews Jerron Herman, who is spearheading NDI's DREAM Project—an inclusive program that reimagines what dance education can look like when accessibility and equity are at its core. Celebrated for centering disabled perspectives in his work, Herman is leading a groundbreaking initiative at the National Dance Institute (NDI).
DREAM Project Brings Inclusion and Movement to Life at NDI
March 27, 2026
Last month, the DREAM (Dancers Realize Excellence Through Arts and Movement) Project — led by Agnes McConlogue Ferro — brought inclusion, movement and community to life at the National Dance Institute (NDI) Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning and the Arts in Harlem, New York City.
Dance builds the skills young people need. I credit dance with my pursuit of medicine.
March 25, 2026
By NDI Alum Sam Brill "Research has consistently shown that arts programs help young people build the skills they need to thrive. Participation in disciplines like dance, music and theater engages students in team-based work that culminates in shared achievement, like a performance. Experiences like these foster both a strong sense of self and a vital sense of belonging."
Meet Jerron Herman – Performer, Choreographer and Activist for Disability Representation in Dance
March 2, 2026
Able News (Mar 2, 2026) Jerron Herman is a celebrated artist, choreographer, and director who has choreographed, written, and performed numerous works that center images of freedom and disabled perspectives, bringing his own lived experience as a dancer with cerebral palsy into prominent artistic spaces. By Emily Sauchelli
Misty Copeland and Tiler Peck Empower the Next Generation Through Dance at National Dance Institute
February 27, 2026
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, the National Dance Institute (NDI) hosted a milestone event featuring New York City Ballet principal Tiler Peck and retired American Ballet Theatre icon Misty Copeland. The program highlighted the vital role of arts education in fostering leadership and community within public schools, where NDI currently serves over 6,500 children annually.
Through student performances and dialogue with these trailblazing artists, the event emphasized how exposure to artistic excellence inspires young dancers to recognize their own potential and envision new possibilities for their lives.