Nationally Acclaimed NYC Arts Leader Jacques dAmboise Visits Triangle School
Summary
Guests will meet dAmboise, participate in a discussion exploring his award-winning work, and discover the best practices for maintaining standards of excellence in arts education for children.As an affiliate of the National Dance Institute (NDI), NC AIA uses the award-winning teaching methodologies to inspire children to develop discipline, self-confidence and a sense of achievement, reaching a high standard of excellence and love of the performing arts.Based on the teaching model made internationally famous by d’Amboise beginning in the mid-1970s, NC Arts in Action provides weekly in school and afterschool programs that use dance to help children build focus, self-esteem, teamwork and leadership skills.During his visit, d’Amboise will spend time with fourth-grade students at Northside Elementary School in Chapel Hill who are participating in the NCAIA program, discussing how the power of dance can motivate all children – regardless of experience or special talent – toward personal excellence.Guests will meet dAmboise, participate in a discussion exploring his award-winning work, and discover the best practices for maintaining standards of excellence in arts education for children.As an affiliate of the National Dance Institute (NDI), NC AIA uses the award-winning teaching methodologies to inspire children to develop discipline, self-confidence and a sense of achievement, reaching a high standard of excellence and love of the performing arts.