Traci Lester Archives - Harlem World Magazine

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

Traci Lester Talks Dance In Harlem And More On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)

Listen to Harlem resident, mom, and former elementary school teacher Traci Lester, executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI),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