by National Dance Institute
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Founded by Jacques d'Amboise, NDI brings weekly dance classes into partner NYC public schools, and standout students can advance to scholarship performing teams that train at its Harlem center. Its DREAM Project pairs children with and without disabilities to dance and perform together.
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School-year programs; no open-enrollment classes listed
Delivered through partner schools; advanced teams are by selection with full scholarships
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Delivered through partner schools; advanced teams are by selection with full scholarships
School-year programs; no open-enrollment classes listed
217 W 147th St, 10039, in Harlem, Manhattan.
Yes. National Dance Institute is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by National Dance Institute: nationaldance.org, or call (212) 226-0083.
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