Jacques d’Amboise Archives - Harlem World Magazine

The Legendary Jacques d’Amboise Street Naming Yesterday At Lincoln Center In NY (Update)

A street in NYC has been named in commemoration of the life and achievements of Jacques d’Amboise, legendary ballet dancer and founder of the arts education organization National Dance Institute (NDI) in Harlem, NY. Continue reading

Kay Gayner, To New Role As Artistic Leadership Role Of Harlem Based National Dance Institute

National Dance Institute (NDI), the organization founded by Jacques d’Amboise and dedicated to transforming children’s lives through the arts, announced today that Artistic Director Ellen Weinstein will retire on September 30, 2021. Continue reading

Jacques d’Amboise’s Harlem-Based National Dance Institute Hosts 45th Anniversary Virtual Gala

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization founded in 1976 by legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer, Jacques d’Amboise, hosts an event.Continue reading

Harlem-Based National Dance Institute Launches NDI Collaborative For Teaching & Learning

National Dance Institute (NDI) today announced the NDI Collaborative for Teaching & Learning, a professional development program for teaching artists, educators and organizations committed to dance education and enriching children’s lives through the arts. Continue reading

National Dance Institute Celebrates Jacques’ Art Nest Series Featuring A Panel In Harlem

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit arts education organization that has transformed the lives of millions of public school children through the arts, hosts Jacques’ Art Nest XIX: The New Masters: 21st Century Choreographers on Monday, May 13th at the NDI Center in Harlem. Continue reading

Daymond John, Bill Irwin And Many More At The Fab Harlem’s National Dance Institute Gala

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 43rd Annual Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City.Continue reading

Harlem-Based National Dance Institute (NDI) Annual Gala, Voices Of Change

Harlem-based National Dance Institute, NDI's Gala, founded by Dance legend Jacques d'Amboise is a highlight of the Spring social calendar at Ziegfeld Ballroom, 141 W 54th Street in New York City, Continue reading

A Fab Harlem Night For The National Dance Institute Annual Gala 2018 (Red Carpet)

Harlem's 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.Continue reading

Traci Lester Talks Dance On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)

Join Harlem resident Traci Lester, new executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI), with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show as they discuss Lester's journey from a former elementary school teacher to an executive director, balancing her life as a successful executive, a mom and more. Continue reading

Stars Come Out For Harlem’s National Dance Institute 2017 Red Carpet Gala

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 41st Annual Gala at the PlayStation Theater in New York City.Continue reading

National Dance Institute (NDI) Announce Traci Lester As New Executive Director

National Dance Institute (NDI), the non-profit organization that has been using the pathways of the arts to motivate children toward excellence since its founding 40 years ago by legendary ballet dancer, Jacques d'Amboise, announced, that Traci Lester joined the organization as Executive Director. Continue reading