Public School Programs

NDI New Mexico 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.

NDI New Mexico's statewide Outreach Program partners with public schools throughout New Mexico to provide dance classes as part of each school's regular curriculum. A certified NDI New Mexico instructor and professional pianist teach every class. At the conclusion of each program, students celebrate and share their successes through a performance or assembly attended by family, friends, peers, and community members. NDI New Mexico offers programs in 15 or 30-week formats with weekly classes or 1-to-3-week intensive residencies with daily classes.

NDI New Mexico brings award-winning arts and healthy lifestyle programs to underserved children in urban, rural and Native American communities throughout New Mexico. NDI New Mexico’s statewide outreach is offered in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Northern New Mexico and in Residency programs throughout the state.

This year, NDI New Mexico programs will reach over 6,600 children, 500 public school teachers
and more than 66,000 audience members statewide.

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NDI-NM Statistics:

• 74% of NDI New Mexico children and their families live in poverty;
• NDI New Mexico programs reach a diverse population of students - 63% Hispanic, 20% Anglo, 15% Native American, 1% African American and 1%Asian American;
• NDI New Mexico instructors teach in 79 schools throughout New Mexico;
• NDI New Mexico instructors will teach more than 248,000 hours in public school classrooms and after school;
• NDI New Mexico classes are held in 36 communities in 18 counties in New Mexico;
• NDI New Mexico programs will reach 736 public school teachers;
• More than 900 children statewide are enrolled in NDI New Mexico Advanced Training Programs such as Super Wonderful Advanced Teams (SWAT), Celebration Teams, and Company XCel;
• More than 600 students take after-school classes at The Dance Barns and The Hiland Theater, from Tiny Tots to Adults.
  
   

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