NDI New Mexico

Experience dance in dedicated studio spaces at The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque and The Dance Barns in Santa Fe, offering after-school programs for students.

NDI New Mexico offers dance programs in public schools across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Northern New Mexico, including statewide residencies that bring dance education to various communities.

Children also have the opportunity to take classes after school at our two dance studios in Albuquerque at The Hiland Theater and in Santa Fe at The Dance Barns, with a pre-professional Company Xcel.

NDI New Mexico dance classes are taught at public elementary schools during the school day as part of the curriculum. We instruct children in dance and dance-related movement, and our instruction is focused on their physical, social, emotional, and mental health.

Children also have the opportunity to take classes after school at our two dance studios in Albuquerque at The Hiland Theater and in Santa Fe at The Dance Barns, with a pre-professional Company Xcel.

Advanced Teams meet to train after school or on Saturdays and continues into middle school with the Celebration Team, requiring motivation and enthusiasm for the effort and energy the pedagogy requires.

NDI New Mexico dance classes are taught at public elementary schools during the school day as part of the curriculum, focusing on physical, social, emotional, and mental health, and teaching critical life skills like work ethic, teamwork, self-discipline, self-confidence, and perseverance.

These students are invited to audition to join our Advanced Teams: Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and Celebration Teams. Advanced Teams meet to train after school or on Saturdays and starts in the 4th-grade with Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and continues into middle school with the Celebration Team.

NDI New Mexico dance classes are taught at public elementary schools during the school day as part of the curriculum. We instruct children in dance and dance-related movement, and our instruction is focused on their physical, social, emotional, and mental health.

Children also have the opportunity to take classes after school at our two dance studios in Albuquerque at The Hiland Theater and in Santa Fe at The Dance Barns , with a pre-professional Company Xcel.

Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and Celebration Teams. Advanced Teams meet to train after school or on Saturdays and starts in the 4th-grade with Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and continues into middle school with the Celebration Team.

Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and Celebration Teams. Advanced Teams meet to train after school or on Saturdays and starts in the 4th-grade with Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and continues into middle school with the Celebration Team.

Many students who are exposed to NDI New Mexico public school programs demonstrate extraordinary motivation and enthusiasm for the effort and energy the pedagogy requires. These students are invited to audition to join our Advanced Teams: Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and Celebration Teams.

The Teaching Artist in Residence program is designed to be a mutually beneficial partnership between NDI New Mexico and high-caliber choreographers in the field of dance. The residency is an opportunity for NDI New Mexico to give students a unique way to learn and grow by working with a professional choreographer with a heart for youth development and dance education.

Children and teens who participate in our after-school program who are interested in advancing their technical training to a pre-professional track may be invited to audition for the Companies: Junior Company for dancers ages 10-13 at an intermediate level, Apprentice Company for dancers ages 13-16 at intermediate/advanced levels, and Company XCel for dancers ages 15-18 in our most advanced technique classes.

The Dance Barns in Santa Fe and The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque provide children three to eighteen, and adults, high-quality dance and performance training in creative movement, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, voice, hip hop, and more. Classes range from beginner to pre-professional levels and are taught by inspiring teaching artists using their technical dance expertise along with the NDI New Mexico philosophy and teaching methods.

BE HEALTHY is one of our Core Four messages for how to be excellent in everything you do. We are committed to helping our students develop health and wellness. NDI New Mexico’s HIP to Be Fit ® curriculum is embedded in all our programs and teaches the importance of exercising, making healthy lifestyle choices, and eating well to improve stamina, performance, and endurance.

NDI New Mexico residency classes are taught at public elementary schools during the school day as part of the curriculum. These joyful and energetic classes are taught by highly trained NDI New Mexico teaching artists and professional pianists. Classes serve an entire grade level (3rd, 4th, or 5th) and are fully inclusive of all children in a class, including those with special needs.

Children who want more instruction, can also register to take after-school dance classes for ages three to eighteen at our two dance studios in Albuquerque at The Hiland Theater , and in Santa Fe at The Dance Barns.

Many students who are exposed to NDI New Mexico in their public schools demonstrate extraordinary motivation and enthusiasm for the effort and energy the pedagogy requires, and these students are invited to audition to join our Advanced Teams. These teams meet after school or on Saturdays, starting with 4th-6th graders on our Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) and with programming continuing through middle school with the Celebration Team.

NDI New Mexico classes are taught at public elementary schools during the school day as part of the curriculum. These joyful and energetic classes are taught by highly trained NDI New Mexico teaching artists and professional pianists. In-School classes serve an entire grade level (3rd, 4th, or 5th) and are fully inclusive of all children in a class, including those with special needs.

An energetic 45-minute class that gives dancers ages 3-4 a joyful way to experience movement, music, and self-expression at a young age. Creative Movement Semester I classes are from August 18 – December 20 and Semester II from January 5 – March 21. There is no performance for Creative Movement classes.

Pre-dance classes are 1-hour classes that are perfect for young dancers looking for an introduction to a variety of dance experiences! Classes begin on August 18 and end on April 16 with the Young Children’s Division Showcase performance.

Tap class for ages 8-17. Level I. Offered on Mondays.

Hip-Hop class for ages 8-17. Level I B. Offered on Mondays.

experience required

Breaking class for ages 8-17. Level II. Offered on Mondays. Experience required.

experience required, 12+

Breaking class for ages 8-17. Level III. Offered on Mondays. Experience required, ages 12+.

Creative Movement class for children aged 3-5. Offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with different instructors.

Discover the passion and elegance of Spain through movement! This class introduces the fundamentals of Flamenco and Classical Spanish Dance, focusing on rhythm, expression, and technique. You’ll learn: Arm and hand work (braceos y floreos) Footwork patterns (taconeo) and clapping rhythms (palmas) 8- and 12-count Flamenco rhythms (palos) Castanet technique and Escuela Bolera basics — the foundation of Spanish style

Discover the passion and elegance of Spain through movement! This class introduces the fundamentals of Flamenco and Classical Spanish Dance, focusing on rhythm, expression, and technique. You’ll learn: - Arm and hand work (braceos y floreos) - Footwork patterns (taconeo) and clapping rhythms (palmas) - 8- and 12-count Flamenco rhythms (palos) - Castanet technique and Escuela Bolera basics — the foundation of Spanish style

Primary Ballet class for ages 5-8. Level II is for ages 6-8. Offered on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Primary Ballet class for ages 5-8. Level I is for ages 5-6. Offered on Saturdays.

Creative Movement class for children aged 3-5. Offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with different instructors.

Advanced Teams meet to train after school or on Saturdays and starts in the 4th-grade with Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT), requiring motivation and enthusiasm for the effort and energy the pedagogy requires.

experience required

Tap class for ages 8-17. Level II B. Offered on Thursdays. Experience required.

Primary Hip-Hop class for ages 5-8. Level II. Offered on Thursdays.

Primary Ballet class for ages 5-8. Level I is for ages 5-6. Offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Breaking class for ages 8-17. Level I. Offered on Thursdays.

Primary Hip-Hop class for ages 5-8. Level I. Offered on Thursdays.

Contemporary/Modern class for ages 8-17. Level I. Offered on Tuesdays.

Primary Tap class for ages 5-8. Offered on Tuesdays.

Primary Jazz class for ages 5-8. Offered on Tuesdays.

Musical Theatre class for ages 8-17. Level III. Offered on Wednesdays.

Breaking class for ages 8-17. Level IV. Offered on Wednesdays.

Hip-Hop class for ages 8-17. Level IV. Offered on Wednesdays.

Little & Me runs 8 weeks January 10-February 28

Little & Me runs 8 weeks January 10-February 28. This class is for children aged 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.

The HIP to be Fit® Train the Trainer curriculum was developed by NDI New Mexico with a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program. The purpose of the curriculum is to provide training, curriculum, and materials for public elementary school teachers so that they will get children up and moving more throughout the school day.

NDI New Mexico is proud to collaborate with Allegra Lillard to present her Dance For Joy curriculum and teacher training. This curriculum and approach to teaching young children creates a joyful and nurturing learning environment while building a solid movement foundation for children. This workshop will provide solid concepts, activities, strategies, and classroom management tools one can take directly into the studio to support the whole child.

NDI New Mexico is committed to developing highly trained teaching artists to deliver our award-winning pedagogy to over 7,800 children across the state. Teaching artists are the backbone of our programs, and their expertise is vital to a child’s engagement and success. Our Teaching Excellence® Workshop is a critical building block for training our teaching artists to develop the skills needed to conduct fast-paced, dynamic, and engaging classes.

A three-week, all-day intensive program designed for children and teens who have participated in NDI New Mexico’s public school programs in Santa Fe, Northern New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Residencies. Classes include daily instruction in dance, along with a unique visual art project. Summer Institute provides an opportunity for students to explore the study of different dance techniques and learn choreography which they perform in a joyful culmination for their friends and family at the end of the program.

NDI New Mexico offers summer programs at their dance studios in Santa Fe at The Dance Barns and in Albuquerque at The Hiland Theater. Classes are for children three to eighteen in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, modern and more! Tuition is on a sliding scale and affordable for everyone.