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A Plus: A Powerful Dance Video Inspired By Parkland Is Saying 'Enough' To Gun Violence
"In a world too often divided by words, the goal of this piece is to offer an inspiring bi-partisan message through dance that could uplift, inspire and motivate more effectively than any rhetoric," reads the press release, adding that it embodies National Dance Institute's belief in the power of the arts."
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Pix 11: It’s a G Thing: Harlem’s National Dance Institute Gives Kids Access to The Arts
"The magic is in the movement for the tappers here at the National Dance Institute. “What was the feeling like when you first started?" I asked Aubrey. "It felt really fun," he smiled. "I liked how they’re music makers on your feet." This classic technique has completely consumed the life of 10-year-old Aubrey."
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Dance Teacher: Isabella Boylston’s Master Class at NDI Inspired Kids (and Included a Special Guest)
"American Ballet Theatre's youngest principal ballerina, Isabella Boylston, taught a group of students at the National Dance Institute in Harlem. The 45-minute master class was filled with a short barre, center work and a visit from the institute's founder, former NYCB principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise."
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All Arts: National Dance Institute Moves Toward the vOTE "Enough!" Video
“There are dancers as young as seven in the piece. And these kids are amazing, and they really are leaning on dance and movement to empower them toward expression,” said Hurwitz. “And we thought it would be a really great outlet for them to contribute to this conversation.”
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Dance Network: The National Dance Institute's Annual Gala: A Star-Studded Event in the Name of Arts Education
"The yearly event celebrated NDI’s dedication to arts education, and this year, honored Grammy® nominated, multiplatinum recording artist, producer, song writer— and current Broadway star— Josh Groban for his dedication to the pursuit. The evening’s program was emceed by legendary TONY® Award-winning and television and film star Bill Irwin, and featured a celebrity auction co-hosted by A-List actor Alec Baldwin."
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Bold TV: Facebook Live Interview with Traci Lester, the Executive Director of National Dance Institute
The executive director of National Dance Institute stopped by #BoldBiz to talk about providing creative arts programs to public schools.
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