# Jacques D’Amboise

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Jacques d’Amboise (1934-2021), “I Was a Dancer,” 2011

Jacques d’Amboise (1934-2021), whose memoir is titled “I Was a Dancer,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, April 6, 2011. Jacques d’Amboise, who died on May 2, 2021 at the age of 88 following complications from a stroke, was a principal dancer for the New York City Ballet from 1953 to his…

Traci Lester Talks Dance in Harlem

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Harlem resident, mom, and former elementary school teacher Traci Lester, executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI), as they discuss a new Harlem history focused dance curriculum for the new school year and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny…

Harlem Traci Lester Talks Dance And More

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Harlem resident Traci Lester, new executive director of Harlem-based National Dance Institute (NDI), as they discuss Lester’s journey from a former elementary school teacher to executive director and more with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.NDI was founded …

DANCER-CHOREOGRAPHER - Oya Bangura

Originally from West Africa, Sierra Leone.  Early dance training, as a scholarship student, with Jacques d’Amboise and his National Dance Institute. Appeared at Madison Square Garden’s Felt Forum, Avery Fisher Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center’s Outdoor Festivals, American Ballet Theatre, New …

How the National Dance Institute Is Changing Kids’ Lives

Not enough can be said about the impact that arts education can have on developing motor skills, the ability to be creative, visual spacial skills, and building confidence. Ellen Weinstein and Traci Lester, National Dance Institute (photo credit Eduardo Patino, NYC) Rob’s guests today have ch…

Episode 7 | Cynthia Penn-Halal | Part I

Dance choreographer and Executive Director of the Walltown Children's Theatre Cynthia Penn-Halal discusses the beginning of her career as a modern dancer. Cynthia Penn-Halal left home at age twelve to study dance professionally at the North Carolina School of the Arts Carolina. She endured extens…

Episode 8 | Cynthia Penn-Halal | Part II

Dance choreographer and Executive Director of the Walltown Children's Theatre Cynthia Penn-Halal talks about her career as a modern dancer. Cynthia Penn-Halal left home at age twelve to study dance professionally at the North Carolina School of the Arts Carolina. She endured extensive training an…

JAM with Shana Simmons

Send us Fan Mail We loved talking all things dance with Shana Simmons!  Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.Shana Simmons  BA DANCE Point Park University 2003 (Pittsburgh) MA Choreography Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance 2009 (London) New York City:Simmons lived in…

Jacques d’Amboise, Dancer; National Dance Institute Founder

Jennifer Edwards hosts this episode honoring the life and legacy of former New York City Ballet dancer, Jacques d'Amboise, in his own words. Recorded during his only Pillow appearance in 2008, d'Amboise reflects on his beginnings as a dancer and his efforts to welcome more young people into his bel…

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - PART 1

Well now… are you a “June Bride”? get ready yall as we “Barn Dance” our way into our review of – 1954’s Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. This film marks review # 18 of the AFI list of Greatest Movie Musicals of all time. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is an American musical film, directed by Sta…