Celebrating 30 Years of Teaching Children Excellence One Dance Step at a Time!

One hundred and fifty thousand children later, NDI New Mexico continues to make a measurable difference in the children of New Mexico!

Our public elementary school programs in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Northern New Mexico are in full swing and growing! Statewide residencies reach from Dulce to Hobbs, and the studios at The Hiland Theater and The Dance Barns continue to attract and retain students of all ages and abilities. Summer programs provide a safe, enriching educational environment for children, and our Teaching Excellence®  program provides professional training to dancers and educators who wish to adopt our highly effective teaching methodologies, preparing a new generation of NDI New Mexico teaching artists to support our future expansion.

Thirty years of believing every child has the capacity to learn to work hard, never give up, do their best, and ultimately experience success has paid off.

We know from 18 years of rigorous evaluation that our programs support children’s well-being and academic success by helping them become more confident, more engaged in learning, and more likely to make healthy choices.

Dancing is a natural part of being a child, and it’s crucial for parents to know that their children are learning and growing in a safe and supportive setting. NDI New Mexico’s programs have always strived to achieve this goal, and we’re committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for the next 30 years, and beyond.

Not only do our programs offer numerous benefits for children, including physical development, mental and emotional well-being, and social skills, but also cultural awareness, and artistic expression. A natural outcome of our programs is the development of a strong work ethic. NDI New Mexico provides opportunities for personal growth and development that have a lasting impact on how young people move through the world and that is a difference worth celebrating!