Press & News
Teen Vogue: Levi's Donated 250 Pairs of Jeans to SIA and Everytown's "Enough" Video for Gun Safety
"To do their part, members of the fashion industry stepped up to help outfit the cast: Levi's donated 250 pieces of denim, and Everlane, State Bags, Banana Republic, Gap, Cynthia Rowley, and Rachel Antonoff, all made donations of their own."
GoodStuffBuzz: Empowering Dance Program for Disabled Children Puts Inclusion in The Spotlight
"Regardless of age, race or physical disabilities, dance has the capacity to speak to our souls and provide a way for us to express ourselves with joy. New York’s National Dance Institute is making sure that individuals with disabilities have the same opportunity to express themselves through dance as those more able-bodied with their Dancers Realize Excellence through Arts and Movement (D.R.E.A.M.) dance program."
Now This: DREAM Project (Video)
"I really like dancing! It's my favorite thing to do," says 8-year-old Greta who was born with nemaline myopathy, a neuromuscular disorder... Check out NDI's DREAM Project video on NowThis that went viral!
Media with Impact: Bill’s Story
"In the ‘90s, Bill Bartlett saw "He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin’" on THIRTEEN and it changed the course of his life. The Academy Award-winning documentary, which profiles Jacques d'Amboise and his work with children, inspired Bill to create his own unique afterschool program."
A Plus: Kids with Disabilities Get The Spotlight as They Dance with Their Peers in This Amazing Dance Class
"Dance is a powerful form of communication and expression that can be accessible to anyone, regardless of background, experience, or ability. To give people of all abilities the opportunity to experience the joys of dance National Dance Institute (NDI) created the Dancers Realize Excellence through Arts and Movement (D.R.E.A.M.) dance program. It's a week-long program pairing kids of various abilities with able-bodied kids."
One on One: Jacques d’Amboise Interview with Steve Adubato
New York City Ballet legend, Jacques d'Amboise, talks with Steve Adubato about his decades of professional dancing and how he founded the National Dance Institute to provide children the opportunity to participate in dance and the arts.