NDI New Mexico brings award-winning arts and physical education programs to underserved children in urban, rural and Native American communities throughout New Mexico. Outreach Program Partnering with public schools, NDI New Mexico provides dance classes as part of each school's curriculum for children ages five to thirteen. A certified NDI New Mexico instructor and pianist teach every class. At the conclusion of each program, students celebrate their success through public performances or assemblies. Children who are motivated and capable of learning advanced choreography are invited to participate in after-school Advanced Training and summer programs. We also offer rigorous performing arts classes for all ages with sliding-scale tuition at The Dance Barns in Santa Fe and The Hiland in Albuquerque. For more information about classes, visit www.ndi-nm.org. Teaching Excellence® Teaching Excellence® introduces NDI New Mexico's proven teaching techniques to current and future NDI New Mexico instructors. This pedagogy program includes a two-week introductory course and year-long apprentice program. For more information visit www.applyndinewmexico.com. HIP to Be Fit® In 2004, NDI New Mexico received a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop fitness and nutrition curricula for elementary school teachers and students, and to measure the program's impact. Today, the HIP to Be Fit® curriculum addresses nutrition and healthy living in a fun and accessible way so that children can learn to adapt new, healthy behaviors.
National Dance Institute of New Mexico (NDI-NM) is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.
Using the medium of dance, our programs help children develop core skills, self-perceptions, and habits of mind that set the stage for effective learning in the classroom and beyond. NDI-New Mexico’s programs move children’s bodies and their minds, channeling their natural energy in a positive direction. The message to children is the NDI New Mexico “Core 4”: Work hard; Do your best; Never give up, and Be healthy.
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