FREE NDI (National Dance Institute) Dance & Music Summer Program

 

NDI - FREE Dance & Music Summer Program

 

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Learn the NDI Method this Summer!

 

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FREE NDI Summer Class for PS 130 First Graders (Will be Second Grade in the Fall)

FREE NDI Summer Class Grades K-2

Monday, July 26 - Thursday, July 29, 2021 Classes meet daily from 3:00 - 3:30PM EDT

Children in this free, four-day summer class will experience a high-energy and engaging dance class taught by a team of NDI Dance Teachers and Musicians, who will provide live music throughout the class. All classes will be held on Zoom. No previous dance experience necessary! This program is designed for children entering Kindergarten - Grade 2 in the fall of the 2021-2022 school year.  Limited space available!  This program is offered free of charge. It is part of the NDI Collaborative for Teaching and Learning’s NDI & The Art of Teaching: Early Childhood training. While children are only instructed by NDI Teachers, there will be dance educators in training observing and participating in the class. NDI Program Support will oversee Zoom security and all children's needs throughout the duration of the class. Click to register Below you will find a link to our Dancer Expectations document. Please take these into consideration before registering. At the end of the document, you will also find some Zoom tips. Click for dancer expectations

If you have any questions about the children’s program, please contact Ariel Fonner, afonner@nationaldance.org.

For more information about the NDI Collaborative for Teaching and Learning, click here

or contact Natalie Correa, ncorrea@nationaldance.org. 

About National Dance Institute (NDI)

National Dance Institute (NDI) believes that the arts have a unique power to engage all children and motivate them toward excellence. NDI has grown to become one of the country’s leading arts education organizations since its founding in 1976 by the late ballet star Jacques d’Amboise while he was still a principal dancer at New York City Ballet. At the core of its programming is the NDI Method, which embodies Jacques's philosophy of joyful and rigorous learning for every child.

 

NDI's FREE, After School Class for 4th & 5th Graders

NEW OFFERING: FREE NDI Zoom Class for 4th & 5th Graders

ndiLIVE! AfterSchool Wednesdays from 3:30pm to 4:15pm Spring 2021 Session: April 14 through June 16 Come dance with us on Zoom!

ndiLIVE! AfterSchool is an opportunity for your child to experience NDI's award-winning dance and music program free of charge through live, interactive Zoom classes. NDI dance teaching artists and musicians will take children on a creative journey where they will gain confidence, make friends, and explore exciting, new movement every week. Join one class or more based on your child’s schedule. ndiLIVE! AfterSchool is a great break after the school day! Register your 4th or 5th grader today to experience the joy and magic of NDI this spring...FREE!

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If you have questions about ndiLIVE! AfterSchool, please reach out to Ariel Fonner, NDI Program Assistant: afonner@nationaldance.org.

Join ndiLIVE! on January 26th & 28th, 2020

JANUARY 26 and 28, 2021

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST for ndiLIVE, a joyful experience for the whole family! All video content is FREE and will be available on NDI's Facebook and YouTube channel after the video has aired. Here is the schedule for January 26 and 28, 2021:

NDI Fun Challenges with Dufftin Garcia & Jerry Korman (All Ages) 4 pm EST • Tuesday, January 26 on Facebook and YouTube Join the Garcia family for a fun set of challenges you can do with your whole family. Do some burpees with your loved ones, see who can balance the longest and test your hand-eye coordination like never before. Original music by Jerry Korman.

NDI Dance Jam with Arthur Frederic & Tim Harrison (3rd Grade & Up) 4 pm EST • Thursday, January 28 on Facebook and YouTube Join Arthur Fredric and Tim Harrison for a fun filled-dance jam! You'll learn cool new steps and it won't be long before you'll be "back-slap-clapping", "step-boinging", and "twisting" the night away.

For updated class schedules and more ndiLIVE videos, visit our website, nationaldance.org or NDI's social media channels on Facebook, and YouTube. Come dance with us!

 

Join ndiLive! January 19 & 21, 2021

JANUARY 19 and 21, 2021

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST for ndiLIVE, a joyful experience for the whole family! All video content is FREE and will be available on NDI's Facebook and YouTube channel after the video has aired. Here is the schedule for January 19 and 21, 2021:

NDI Arts Encounter - Night at the Museum with Jenn Eisenberg (3K-2nd Grade) 4 pm EST • Tuesday, January 19 on Facebook and YouTube Join Jenn and Ly for an adventure in the museum! What will happen when the clock strikes midnight? Let your imagination soar in a joyful creative movement class for the whole family! Let’s dance!

NDI Arts Encounter - Animal Dance Party with Emily Meisner (3K-2nd Grade) 4 pm EST • Thursday, January 21 on Facebook and YouTube Join Teaching Artist Emily Meisner in a creative animal dance party for the whole family. Come ready to sneak like a tiger, gallop like a horse and fly like a bird! Original music by Yakir Ben-Hur.

For updated class schedules and more ndiLIVE videos, visit our website, nationaldance.org or NDI's social media channels on Facebook, and YouTube. Come dance with us!

Join ndiLIVE! on December 15th & 17th, 2020

 

DECEMBER 15 and 17, 2020

Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST for ndiLIVE, a joyful experience for the whole family! All video content is FREE and will be available on NDI's Facebook and YouTube channel after the video has aired. Here is the schedule for December 15 and 17, 2020:

NDI Arts Encounter - Pizza Dance with Jenn Eisenberg (3K-2nd Grade) 4 pm EST • Tuesday, December 15 on Facebook and YouTube Make a pizza by dancing! Join NDI Teaching Artist Jenn Eisenberg and NDI Associate Music Director Yakir Ben-Hur for this creative dance break. Roll the dough, smash the tomatoes, and sprinkle the cheese. What will your pizza toppings be?

Chair Yoga Warm-Up with Kay Gayner (All ages) 4 pm EST • Thursday, December 17 on Facebook and YouTube NDI Associate Artistic Director Kay Gayner leads an engaging 5-minute chair yoga warm-up that will energize, open the body, and promote focus. Seated in a chair, participants will stretch, reach, twist, and balance in a warm-up designed for all ages and abilities. NDI Musician Micha Gilad provides music for this warm-up. Grab a chair and let’s get moving!

For updated class schedules and more ndiLIVE videos, visit our website, nationaldance.org or NDI's social media channels on Facebook, and YouTube. Come dance with us!

Join ndiLIVE! on December 8th & 10th, 2020

 

DECEMBER 8 and 10, 2020

ndiLIVE! returns this December! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4PM EST for a joyful experience for the whole family! All video content is FREE and will be available on NDI's Facebook and YouTube channel after the video has aired.


Here is the schedule for December 8 and 10, 2020:

NDI Arts Encounter - Shape Dance (3K-2nd Grade)

4 pm EST • Tuesday, December 8 on Facebook and YouTube

Join NDI Teaching Artist Jen Aks-Neuman in a joyous movement experience for young learners. Jen introduces shapes and images to spark inspiration for creative movement while NDI Musician, Ly Bedaña, guides your creative journey with piano.

Creative Movement with Calia Marshall (All ages)

4 pm EST • Thursday, December 10 on Facebook and YouTube

NDI Teaching Artist Calia Marshall leads a guided dance improvisation and creative movement exploration rooted in modern dance. No matter what space you are in, you will be able to generate your own original movement by playing with shapes, body parts, speeds, and levels. NDI Musician Ly Bedaña provides musical accompaniment throughout.

For updated class schedules and more ndiLIVE videos, visit our website, nationaldance.org or NDI's social media channels on Facebook, and YouTube.

Come dance with us!

NDI Live! September 22 & September 24

 

SEPTEMBER 22 and 24, 2020

Join our FREE online dance classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm EDT! Check out the previous weeks' videos on NDI's Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channel! Here is the schedule for September 22 and September 24, 2020:

NDI Arts Encounter - Salad Game with Jenn Eisenberg (3K - 2nd Grade) 4 pm EDT • Tuesday, September 22 on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Join us for a joyful and energetic class designed for 3K-2nd grade, and fun for the whole family. NDI Teaching Artist Jenn Eisenberg delights with a salad themed dance game. Participants will respond to Jenn's cues and create inventive shapes based on fruits and veggies! Let's dance up a colorful salad! NDI Associate Music Director Yakir Ben-Hur provides musical accompaniment.

NDI Arts Encounter - Pizza Dance with Jenn Eisenberg (3K - 2nd Grade) 4 pm EDT • Thursday, September 24 on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Make a pizza by dancing! Join NDI Teaching Artist Jenn Eisenberg and NDI Associate Music Director Yakir Ben-Hur for this creative dance break. Roll the dough, smash the tomatoes, and sprinkle the cheese. What will your pizza toppings be?

Closed captioning for ndiLIVE! is available on Facebook and YouTube. Thank you to this week's video editor, Yakir Ben-Hur!  Tune in for updated class schedules on our website, nationaldance.org and on NDI's social media channels through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Come dance with us!

NDI Live! September 15 & September 17

                                

SEPTEMBER 15 and 17, 2020

Join our FREE online dance classes on Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm EDT! Check out the previous weeks' videos on NDI's Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channel! Here is the schedule for September 15 and September 17, 2020:

Chair Yoga Warm-Up with Kay Gayner (All ages) 4 pm EDT • Tuesday, September 15 on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube NDI Associate Artistic Director Kay Gayner leads an engaging 5 minute chair yoga warm-up that will energize, open the body, and promote focus. Seated in a chair, participants will stretch, reach, twist, and balance in a warm-up designed for all ages and abilities. NDI Musician Micha Gilad provides music for this warm-up. Grab a chair and let’s get moving!

Creative Movement with Calia Marshall (All ages) 4 pm EDT • Thursday, September 17 on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube NDI Teaching Artist Calia Marshall leads a guided dance improvisation and creative movement exploration rooted in modern dance. No matter what space you are in, you will be able to generate your own original movement by playing with shapes, body parts, speeds, and levels. NDI Musician Ly Bedaña provides musical accompaniment throughout.

Closed captioning for ndiLIVE! is available on Facebook and YouTube. Thank you to this week's video editor, Yakir Ben-Hur!  Tune in for updated class schedules on our website, nationaldance.org and on NDI's social media channels through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Come dance with us!