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The Vision The vision of NCDI is to be the highest quality dance institute in the Raleigh area and an excellent corporate citizen. A core focus of NCDI will be on students with potential for professions in dance and the theater, and it will be the obvious choice for those seeking preparative training for formal instruction at an arts conservatory or university such as the North Carolina School of the Arts. NCDI will also be recognized as an enjoyable and positive environment for mainstream dance instruction for all ages. Finally, NCDI will share its success with the community by developing outreach programs modeled after the National Dance Institute such as "Project Hope," a dance program initiated by Kirstie for children of Hope Elementary in Halifax Court. NCDI Instructors are active in the community. Choreography has been presented for Wake County’s Pieces of Gold, Raleigh Little Theatre, various Show Choirs, Carolina Arts Festival’s, Broadway Rocks, Magnolia Glen Residence Community and Pediatric Cancer Fund Raising Concerts.

North Carolina Dance Institute
Dedicated to building a strong foundation in the arts, North Carolina Dance Institute is a non-recital, non-competition institute focused on EDUCATION and EXPOSURE to classical ballet and contemporary dance forms for children and adults. NCDI offers distinctive dance programs that motivate students of all ages through fun and energetic classes.

Education and Exposure
Developing disciplined students, concentrating on dance fundamentals, emphasizing vocabulary, exploring choreography, and positively motivating young and adult students to excel are the core values of NCDI. Classes include classical ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop, lyrical, Broadway and rhythm tap, children's preDance and creative movement, and more. NCDI focuses on individual student growth. Students have the opportunity to participate in master classes, North Carolina School of the Arts concerts, and summer visits to New York City. Students who show potential for professional careers in dance are carefully prepared for high school conservatory and college acceptance. Several former NCDI students have been accepted into the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA) School of Dance High School and College Programs, and NCSA Summer Sessions in Dance. NCDI students have also been accepted into Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Summer programs, Broadway Theatre Project in Florida, The Rock School and ABT/NYC Summer Programs.

Performance Opportunities
Performance opportunities are available to NCDI students who are committed to classical ballet and technical training. NCDI has performed on numerous occasions in the community, including the Carolina Arts Festival Broadway Rocks concert, North Carolina Dance Festival, NBC-17 Fitness Festivals, Miss Raleigh Pageants, NC Educators Ball, NC Arts in Action and others. Every other summer, NCDI produces an original performance known as the Summer Dance Explosion. Students must build their dance skills during the year and audition for this exciting, original performance opportunity. The first Summer Dance Explosion, "The Littlest Dancer", was performed in June 2002. The second, "The Cracked Nut" was performed on June 2004. It was an original adaptation of “The Nutcracker” set in the summertime to instrumental disco music. Guest Artist, Max Baud of the Carolina Ballet was the Nutcracker Prince and over 80 students collaborated to create a terrific show. See photos from the first and second Summer Dance Explosions and our Summer Showcases.

North Carolina Dance Institute was founded by Kirstie Spadie (formerly Kirstie Tice) and Jay Spadie in June 2001 with the help of many friends, students, and their parents.
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