Tag: national dance institute

American Ballet Theatre’s youngest principal ballerina, Isabella Boylston, taught a group of students at the National Dance Institute in Harlem. The 45-minute master class was filled with a short barre, center work and a visit from the institute’s founder, former NYCB principal dancer Jacques d’Amboise. Right away the kids were captivated by Boylston’s humble grace. […]

Watch these kids, but more importantly, watch the teachers! The first thing you’ll notice in this video is how many children are dancing. And if you’re like me, the next thing you’ll see is all the teachers (in orange and blue) who are on the floor, dancing full-out to keep the kids moving in unison and with […]