Press & News
CBS New York: Students Ready To Ring In Lunar New Year
"At P.S. 2 in Chinatown, students from China’s “Dancing Into The Future” were visiting National Dance Institute to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The school and students were all decked out for the holiday."
Broadway World: Photo Flash National Dance Institute Hosts Jacques' Art Nest Series, "Dance for Change"
"On Wednesday, legendary ballet dancer and founder of National Dance Institute (NDI), Jacques d'Amboise, honored Harry Belafonte at the Fall installation of Jacques' Art Nest Series, Dance for Change."
Dance Magazine: The 4 Life Lessons Balanchine Taught His Male Dancers
"The three men, all in their early 80s, discussed everything from their ballet beginnings: Villella being dragged with his sister to class, to dancing with "Balanchine's gals" (as d'Amboise referred to them), several of whom were in attendance, including Patricia McBride and Suki Schorer."
Dance Teacher: How Balanchine Affected the Lives of His Male Dancers
"After 50 years, George Balanchine's New York City Ballet male dancers—Jacques d'Amboise, Edward Villella and Arthur Mitchell—were reunited. The one-night-only event at the National Dance Institute in New York City (founded by d'Amboise in 1976) provided a rare glimpse of what it was like to work with Mr. B. during ballet's golden years at NYCB."
Dance Spirit: NDI Artistic Director on Using Dance as a Tool to Empower Youth
"Dance gives our children a vehicle through which to express themselves. Through the power of performance, they learn to care about each other, support each other, and celebrate differences. They become part of something bigger than themselves."
Pointe Magazine: Live Stream Alert: Jacques d'Amboise, Arthur Mitchell and Edward Villella Discuss Balanchine
"On Monday, February 5, the National Dance Institute (NDI) is bringing together three of New York City Ballet's former star male dancers—Jacques d'Amboise, Edward Villella and Arthur Mitchell—in a one-night-only program titled Balanchine's Guys. These ballet veterans will discuss what it was like dancing for George Balanchine, and the impact that he had on their lives."