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This NDI-NM pedagogy program was established to codify and disseminate the NDI methodology and to ensure a
consistently high standard in the quality of
NDI-NM instructors. Teaching Excellence® Teacher
Training includes a Two-week Intensive Introductory Workshop for aspiring NDI-NM instructors, and a year-long
apprentice training program for dance teachers working to become certified
NDI-NM instructors. To date, NDI-NM
has trained 52 teachers, 17 of whom have stayed in New Mexico to work with NDI-NM in our programs.
The Teaching Excellence® Plan for Seeding New Communities is our comprehensive strategy for establishing
NDI-NM-style programs in cities throughout the United States. This two-year program identifies and trains
artistic and administrative staff, assists in securing non-profit status and funding, helps initiate a
local program in the public schools, and provides ongoing
support to the new community.
For more information, please contact Russell Baker
at (505) 983-7646 x109 or Russell@ndi-nm.org.
Two-Week Intensive Introductory Workshop
September 1 - 12, 2008
 This introductory workshop, conducted in Santa Fe public elementary schools and at our facility,
The Dance Barns, is an introduction to the award-winning and proven teaching techniques of the Institute.
Originally developed by Jacques d'Amboise and evolved and adapted by NDI-NM, these techniques are delivered
in a highly focused, hands-on training program through classroom observation and participation, and by
assisting Master NDI-NM teachers. Dancers interested in teaching for NDI-NM are required to take this workshop.
Requirements
 Trainees must have extensive dance training and a sincere desire to work with children. Trainees will
be invited to participate based upon their applications, and preference will be given to those with a
professional performance background (some applicants may be asked to provide a video of themselves dancing).
Trainees will be expected to have read through the training manual prior to the first class, and be
ready to work hard. This teaching technique is highly physical and requires a fit body. Dance attire should
consist of sneakers and comfortable clothing.
Curriculum
- The history and philosophy of NDI-NM
- Observation of NDI-NM Master Teachers in Santa Fe public schools
- Participation in daily classes and choreography workshops
- Basic NDI-NM teaching techniques
- Basic NDI-NM dance steps
- Basic skills to encourage 100% student participation, classroom pacing and management
- How to create and maintain daily NDI-NM lesson plans
- How to structure and build choreography on novice dancers
- How to organize and run an NDI-NM Assembly
The program will follow a training manual written and developed by NDI-NM. The manual, a music CD,
and a rough-cut teacher training DVD will be provided to participating trainees.
Cost & Payment
The cost of the two-week introductory program is $800. A down payment of $400 is necessary to
secure a place in the workshop, and registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Scholarships are available. The balance of tuition is due on the first day of class.
Trainees will be expected to arrange for their own transportation to Santa Fe. NDI-NM will provide a list
of affordable housing options, and if possible, arrange for donated housing. Donated housing is not guaranteed.
Teacher Training Staff
Russell Baker Executive Director
Russell began dancing while pursuing his B.A. in English from Vassar College. He received his M.F.A.
in Ballet Teaching and Choreography from the University of Utah. Russell danced professionally with the
Kansas City Ballet for ten years performing a wide variety of principal, soloist, corps de ballet, and
character roles. The Kansas City Ballet premiered his ballet The Cloud Chamber in the spring of 2002.
In 1999, he founded the Kansas City Contemporary Dance Ensemble, a pick-up company that presented free
outdoor performances in Kansas City. Russell has been teaching with NDI-NM since 2002.
Tim Santos Artistic Director
From 1991 through 1994 Tim taught for Jacques díAmboiseís National Dance Institute in NYC where he was the principal teacher/choreographer for the Borough of Brooklyn. Tim also taught the SWAT and Celebration teams, directed Summer Institute programs in 1993 and 1994 and directed Residency Programs in Trenton, NJ and Silver City, NM. Tim followed Catherine Oppenheimer as the lead instructor at the Ittleson Center for Child Research, a residential center for emotionally challenged children. Tim started his professional career dancing in productions at Cleveland Opera, Houston Grand Opera and the Metropolitan Opera. He has appeared in productions at theaters throughout the United States. In 1994 Tim started performing in the Christmas Spectacular at New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall, holding positions of Swing, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer and Assistant Director.
Tim is the Artistic Director of the Broadway Theater Dance Workshop, has served as an Artistic Advisor for Rosieís Broadway Kids and has taught for the New Ballet School ñ Associate school of Feld ballets/NY.
Jackie Oliver Albuquerque Artistic Director
Jackie has been dancing, performing, and choreographing throughout the Santa Fe and Albuquerque areas for over 19 years. She began her training under Patricia Dickinson and Suzanne Johnston in Albuquerque. Jackie has served on the faculty for the Annual Bill Evans Rhythm Tap Dance Jams and has performed for the Centrum’s Bill Evans Dance Intensive this summer in Port Townsend, WA. She has performed and choreographed for the New Mexico Ballet Company, the Bill Evans Rhythm Tap Ensemble, and the University of New Mexico Dance Department. Jackie has been a member of NDI-NM’s artistic staff since 2000.
Leslie Stamper North Artistic Director
Leslie began dancing at an early age in her hometown of Columbia, Missouri, studying ballet, jazz and tap. She earned her degree in Theater Performance from the University of Missouri, while studying dance at nearby Stephens College. While in school, she was part of the ìGolden Girls,î a dance squad which won the ESPN National Dance Championship and performed throughout the country and in Japan. Upon graduation, Leslie performed professionally with the Missouri Professional Theater. Later, dancing took her aboard the Carnival Cruise Ship Jubilee, and then on to Los Angeles, where she danced in Annie Get Your Gun with Cathy Rigby at the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. After two years in L.A., Leslie returned to Santa Fe and has been with NDI-NM since 2000.
Bert Dalton Music Director
Bert has been with NDI-NM since 1996 and has served as Music Director since 1998. Bert received
his music education at Northern Illinois University and has performed throughout the U.S., Australia,
and New Zealand. His Latin jazz quartet Yoboso, won the 1995 B.E.T Jazz Discovery Competition and was
twice awarded Best Recording of the Year by the New Mexico Music Industry Coalition. He was guest pianist
and composer with the Allen Philharmonic Symphony in Allen, Texas, in December 2003, featuring an orchestral
suite from "The Shamrock and The Feather," a sound track recording accompanying his wife Dori's novel of
the same name.
Brian Bennett Associate Music Director
Brian Bennett is a composer, pianist, bassist and teacher whose 30-year career in music has encompassed
virtually the full gamut of musical experience. A native of Washington, D.C., his compositions have been
performed and recorded in North America and Europe. Upon earning his doctorate in composition from UCLA
following studies with William Kraft, Lukas Foss and Lawrence Moss, he worked in Lyon, France for five years.
In his work as a pianist and bassist he has recorded extensively and performed in nearly every setting with
many great musicians, including such world-class greats as John Taylor, Steve Swallow, John Scofield
and Joe Diorio. Brian joined NDI-NM in 2003.
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