North Carolina Dance Institute News
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| 17Nov07 |
 NCDI Dancers Performed at the
NBC17 Tree of Lights Celebration
Our NCDI dancers put on a perfect performance
and the crowd loved it! Congratulations!
Check out the 'behind the scenes' video
by NCDI student Amanda Ting. Thanks Amanda!
NBC17 also has a video of the entire evening on their site. |
| 30Jun07 |
 The 2007 Summer Showcase Intensive
A high energy dance concert featuring Swing Kids and original dances by Kirstie and guest choreographers. What a great time! See the photos. |
| 16Jun07 |
NCDI Performed for the NC Educators Ball
Progress Energy Center for Performing Arts.
NCDI Dancers were featured in Coming to America with Ray Walker and Circle of Life with George Merritt.
An outstanding performance by NCDI! |
| 9Jun07 |
NCDI Ballet Company Performed
Under the direction of ballet mistress Jennifer James-Rhodes, the NCDI ballet company held a performance at Cardinal Gibbons. |
| 25Jan07 |
NCDI Performed at the 2007 North Carolina Dance Festival
NCDI dancers performed for the North Carolina Dance Festival, Children's Dance Festival at Meredith college. |
| 24Jun06 |
 The Summer Showcase Intensive
Over 50 outstanding NCDI dancers presented
Five Years of Dance at NCDI - "The Best of the Best".
What a great show! See the photos. |
| 27Apr06 |
 NCDI Performs at NC Arts in Action
NCDI dancers performed at the NC Arts in Action performance Thursday, April 27 at Rashkis Elementary in Chapel Hill.
 National Dance Institute founder Jacques d'Amboise was a special guest at this performance with over 100 fourth-graders.
Kirstie served as the Artistic Director of this new pilot program.
NC Arts in Action was featured in the Feb 11 issue
of the News & Observer:
"Infecting kids -- with dance fever" More photos to come...
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| 6Mar06 |
 Kirstie featured in Firestarters
Artistic Director Kirstie Spadie has been featured in the new book Firestarters 100 Job Profiles to Inspire Young Women
by Dale Salvaggio Bradshaw and Kelly Beatty.
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| 26Jan06 |
 NCDI at the 2006 NC Dance Festival
NCDI
dancers put on a great jazz performance at the
2006 North Carolina Dance Festival, Children's Dance
Festival, Jan 26.
Watch the video!
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05Dec05 -
10Dec05 |
 Fall
2005 Observation Week
A great fall semester wraps up and the students
show how much they've learned. Observation Week is always
a good time for all. See the photos!
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| 23Nov05 |
 NBC-17
Wake-Up Call with NCDI Students
This short commercial featuring NCDI students
aired on Wednesday, November 23.
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| 18Jun05 |
 Summer Showcase Intensive Performance
What a great show with ballet, jazz and modern pieces performed by over 50 students and guests in our 2005 Summer Showcase. See the photos!
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| 26Feb05 |
 NCDI Dancers Perform at the Wakefield Idol
Elite dancers from NCDI performed between acts at the Wakefield High School Idol competition. Watch the videos!
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| 12,13 Feb05 |
NCDI Dancers Perform at the NBC-17 Fitness Festival
50 NCDI dancers demonstrated a dancers warm-up and performed hip-hop, jazz, modern, and lyrical pieces at the NBC-17 Health and Fitness Festival. |
| 06Dec04 |
 Fall 2004 Observation Week
We celebrate the accomplishments of the students with another great Observation Week December 6-12. And as usual, we have lots of pictures to share.
See the photos!
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| Dec04 |
Congratulations to NCDI students
for being cast in
the Carolina Ballet’s
“The Nutcracker”
Christina Watson as Clara
Megan Shaw, Tori Hall, Sierra Fox, Carolyn Payne,
Allie Chambers and Victoria Cyzewski |
| Dec04 |
Congratulations to NCDI students for being cast in
Theatre in the Park’s
“A Christmas Carol”
Sarah Huck, Dakota Hood, Taylor Fleming, Maria Vozzo,
Maggie Mial, Alex Bowers and Berklee Bowers |
| 27Jun04 |
NCDI 2004 Summer Dance Explosion
"The Cracked Nut"
See the great photos.
See the program. Watch video clips.
What a Great Show! |
| 12Jun04 |
NCDI Dancers Performed at the Educators Ball
NCDI performed at the NC Educators Ball with Terrance Mann at the RBC Center.
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| 24May04 |
 Spring 2004 Bring a Friend Week
To celebrate a great year of dance, many students bring a friend for the last week of classes, and somehow it became pajama week as well.Take a look!
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| 17May04 |
 Spring 2004 Observation Week
We packed in the parents and friends for another great Observation Week, and as usual we have plenty of photos.
Take a look!
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| 7,8Feb04 |
 NCDI Dancers Perform at NBC-17 Expo
NCDI dancers performed hip-hop and Jazz at the NBC-17 Health and Fitness Exposition.
See the videos!
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| 29Jan04 |
NCDI Hip-Hop Opens for "You Got Served"
NCDI Hip-Hop opens at "You Got Served" movie premier. Choreographed by Shonica Bowling, this dance was also performed at the NBC 17 fitness expo. See the video!
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19Jan04
(15Dec03 update)
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 Fall 2003 Observation Week
We packed in the parents and friends for another great Observation Week, and as usual we have plenty of photos.
Take a look!
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| 18Dec03 |
 Willie Hinton Featured in the
News & Observer
Willie Hinton, modern instructor at NCDI, was featured in the News & Observer. The story includes his love of dance and battle with cancer. Read the full story.
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| 6Oct03 |
NCDI
NEWS Fall 2003 Issued
The Fall 2003 issue of NCDI's newsletter "NCDI
NEWS" was issued (pdf file).
Check Adobe's site if you need the free Adobe
(pdf) Reader. |
6Oct03
(19May03)
update |
 Spring
2003 Observation Week
Observation Week is always a popular event at NCDI, and we
have hundreds of pictures to prove it.
Browse
through the photos.
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13Sep03
(3Jul03)
update |
 New
UNC-TV Footage of
NCDI at Carolina Arts Festival
North Carolina Dance Institute Dancers performed for the Carolina
Arts Festival, Broadway Rocks Concert on July 3rd at Cary
Regency Park Ampitheatre. The Dancers were joined by Lisa
Blair's The Capital Ambassadors in "Coming to America".
Read
more and see the videos.
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23Jul03 |
 The
Total Connection - Hip-Hop Dancing
North Carolina Dance Institute was featured in the Wake County
School System publication, The Total Connection.
Story by Ruth Ann Struble. See
the article.
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| 3Jul03 |
NCDI
Dancers Performed at the
Carolina Arts Festival
North Carolina Dance Institute Dancers performed for the Carolina
Arts Festival, Broadway Rocks Concert on July 3rd at Cary
Regency Park Ampitheatre. The Dancers were joined by Lisa
Blair's The Capital Ambassadors in "Coming to America".
Read
more and see the video. |
| 1Jul03 |
Shonica
Bowling -
New Hip-Hop and Street Jazz Teacher
North Carolina Dance Institute welcomes Shonica Bowling as
our new Hip-Hop and Street Jazz instructor beginning in August
with the Fall 2003 semester. Learn
more and see a video of Shonica. |
| 30Apr03 |
Congrats
to Students of Broughton
Congratulations to NCDI students Virginia Michaels, Ellie
Ruttenberg, and Carol Fulton for their acceptance into the
Broughton Dance Company! |
| 16Apr03 |
Caroline
Krähe Joins NCDI Faculty
Caroline Krähe joins the faculty to teach ballet and children's classes. |
| 11Apr03 |
Taylor
Fleming to Appear on Star Search April 23
Congratulations and best wishes for NCDI student Taylor Fleming
who is to appear on Star Search April 23. See
the story as posted on the Mudcats web site.
***April 30 Update: Unfortunately, Taylor's appearance
on Star Search required rescheduling, but we congratulate
her just the same and hope for another chance for her to perform
soon. |
| 5Apr03 |
NCDI students accepted into prestigious
summer programs
Charlotte Hurt, Bree Branker, and Kathryn Carter were accepted
into the North Carolina School of the Arts Summer Session.
Fallon d'Eliseo and Kathryn Carter were accepted into the
Alvin Ailey Summer Intensive. Congratulations! |
| 21Mar03 |
The
News and Observer - D'Amboise's Dancing Feat
The N&O featured a story on Friday, March 21, about Jacques
D'Amboise and his upcoming summer workshop in Cary. The story
includes several quotes from Kirstie about her positive experiences
with National Dance Institute and D'Amboise. See
the entire story... |
| 15Feb03 |
 NCDI
Dancers Perform at the
2003 Miss Raleigh Pageant
North Carolina Dance Institute dancers kicked off the show
with style, energy, and excitement at the 2003 Miss Raleigh
Pageant held February 15.
See
the videos!
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| 16Dec02 |
 Fall
2002 Observation Week
Parents and friends enjoyed watching the dancers in action.
See over
200 photos from the week!
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| 25Aug02 |
Freddie-Lee
Heath and Jill Taylor Join NCDI
NCDI is thrilled to have Freddie-Lee Heath and Jill Taylor
join as the newest members of our faculty. Both are outstanding,
experienced instructors.
More about Freddie-Lee
Heath...
More about Jill Taylor... |
| 30Jun02 |
 NCDI
Summer Dance Explosion
"The Littlest Dancer"
Over forty students performed in North Carolina Dance Institute's
first Summer Dance Explosion "The Littlest Dancer"
on Sunday, June 30. The outdoor Raleigh Rose Garden Amphitheatre
served as a beautiful backdrop for a great evening of dance.
See
Photos. |
| 3Feb02 |
NCDI
Dancers Performed at Miss Raleigh Pageant
North Carolina Dance Institute dancers performed two numbers,
including the opening, at the Miss Raleigh Pageant Feb 2. Choreographed
by Kirstie Tice and Duffy Johnson, the upbeat dances were a
big hit and drew audience cheers. The dancers were absolutely
terrific! Sorry, no pictures... :-( Darn copyright laws! |
| 13Jan02 |
NCDI
Dancers to Perform at Miss Raleigh Pageant
North Carolina Dance Institute students will perform at the
Miss Raleigh Pageant. The Miss Raleigh Pageant begins at 7:00
p.m., February 2, 2002, at Wakefield High Auditorium. Choreography
by Kirstie Tice and Duffy Johnson. |
| 13Jan02 |
Jennifer
Menge and Tiffany Seamans Join the NCDI Staff
Jennifer Menge (Jazz) and Tiffany Seamans (Tap)
are the latest additions to the exemplary staff of dance instructors
at North Carolina Dance Institute. Their experience, talents,
and fun attitudes are perfect matches for the atmosphere at
NCDI. Learn more
about our instructors. |
13Jan02
(17Dec01) |
 Observation
Week at
North Carolina Dance Institute.
During
Observation Week, parents and friends are invited to watch what
the students have learned during the semester, from PlayDance
to Advanced Jazz and Ballet. Laynette Rustin captures the fun
in PlayDance classes. See
Photos |
| 28Sep01 |
NCDI
finally has a sign! "NC Dance"
It's official now. The North Carolina Dance Institute
finally has a sign on the building: "NC Dance". Why
not "North Carolina Dance Institute" you say? Because
they charge by the letter! |
| 06Aug01 |
 Kirstie
Stars as the Red Dress
A paper cup capers with a swingy red dress [Kirstie
Tice] in an ad to sell low-fat sandwiches to women.
See
N&O Story |
| 28Jul01 |
 Theatre
Arts Camp Performs
Thirty-five
students of the one-week Theatre
Arts Camp performed at the North Carolina Dance Institute Friday,
July 27 and Saturday, July 28. Parents, prospective students,
and friends came to see the one-hour show of Broadway style
singing, acting, and dancing. See
Photos |
| 07Jul01 |
Saturday,
July 28 Events:
- 10:00
am: Theatre Arts Camp Performance
(all are welcome to watch a performance of singing,
acting, and dancing)
- 11:00
am - 2:00 pm: -- OPEN HOUSE --
(come see the studio, meet the instructors, and
sign up for Fall classes)
- 2:00
PM - 4:00 PM: Apprentice Auditions
(Ages
12 - 16 yrs. Prepare 1 minute ballet combination (no
music), and 1.5 minutes contemporary dance to your choice
of music. Call for information)
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| 12Jun01 |
 North
Carolina Dance Institute
Opened Monday, June 4.
The
first week was a huge success as indicated by the many smiling
faces and wonderful things the students are saying.
See
Photos
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| 02Jun01 |
North
Carolina Dance Institute opens this Monday, June 4.
It's complete,
and it's a beautiful place to dance. Stop by and see for
yourself.
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| 19May01 |
 North
Carolina Dance Institute
Open House Big Success.
See
Photos
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| 6May01 |
 Million
Mom March Kids Rehearse
at North Carolina Dance Institute.
See
Photos
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| April 2001 |
 NCDI Gets a Location
5910-101
Duraleigh Road
Raleigh, NC 27612
(in Duraleigh Corners near Printer's Alley)
Map
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| Feb 2001 |
North Carolina Dance Institute
Founded by Kirstie Tice and Jay Spadie
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