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"National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise, hosted its 42nd Annual Gala at the Zeigfeld Ballroom in New York City. The annual event, which is NDI’s largest fundraising event of the year, raised $1.5 million, with all proceeds benefitting NDI’s award-winning arts education programs."

"With casual swagger and his trademark enthusiasm, d'Amboise seems like just a regular guy—until he starts jumping. He finishes off a series of four consecutive double tours (at 3:15) with a triumphant toss of the head, then hangs midair in his double cabrioles, showing off his spectacular beats before he even thinks about landing."

"Neuwirth and long-time NDI supporter and Chairman of GFP Real Estate Jeffrey R. Gural were honored at NDI’s annual gala. The sit-down dinner featured entertainment by guest performers and the children of NDI, hosted by emcee Terrence Mann (who appeared alongside Neuwirth in Broadway's The Addams Family)."

"Nearly 500 guests flocked to the ballroom of the Zeigfield Theatre in NYC on the evening of April 30th 2018 for the 42nd annual Gala of the National Dance Institute (NDI)."

"Our creative energy is part of what makes us human, it’s part of our whole being,” Neuwirth told the Network. “You have to give children a box of crayons, you have to beat a drum and let them beat a drum, you have to play music for children, because… everyone needs to express… it’s part of our health and core needs as humans… everybody needs arts in their life in some way."

"The National Dance Institute raised more than $1.5 million at its 42nd Annual gala on April 30. The proceeds will benefit the nonprofit’s arts education programs. Three-time Tony Award nominee Terrence Mann hosted the event, which featured about 500 guests, dinner, an auction and plenty of cocktails."