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National Dance Institute (NDI) has named Jerron Herman as its 2025–2026 Helen Stambler Neuberger Artist-in-Residence. The yearlong residency supports the creative process of a movement-based artist of color and provides rehearsal space, performance opportunities, professional development, and peer dialogue at NDI’s Jacques d’Amboise Center for Learning and the Arts in Harlem.

Performers included Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr., New York City Ballet Principal Dancers, and the Children of NDI

The National Dance Institute, a nonprofit arts education organization in Harlem that brings children together through inclusive dance and music programs is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

In the heart of Harlem, the National Dance Institute (NDI) is continuing its mission of inclusion and creativity with the return of its acclaimed DREAM Project.

National Dance Institute’s (NDI’s) 2025 Event of the Year, “Music In The Air: A Celebration of Rock,” brings together almost 200 talented children from New York City schools to perform original choreography accompanied by live music, from June 14th through June 16th.

In this segment, host Gary Axelbank sits down with Jermaine Jones and Shawn Jones to discuss upcoming events from the National Dance Institute, and Shawn’s inspiring journey as a dancer.