Programs
 NHDI
is an in-school dance program for young adolescents. We do not seek to train professional dancers, but to foster a love and respect for the arts that young people will enjoy for the rest of their lives.
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The In School Program
provides a weekly NHDI dance class, taught by a professional teacher/choreographer
in participating elementary and middle schools. These weekly classes are held throughout the year as an integral part of the school week. The culmination of the year's work is the annual "Event of the Year" when
all of the young dancers come together to weave their work into
a series of extraordinary performances with costumes, lights, professional
orchestra and original music.
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The In School Program - SWAT TEAM
SWAT stands for "spirited, willing, and talented"! The
select SWAT dancers are chosen each January from all of the participating
schools. The dancers rehearse rigorously every Saturday through
the winter and spring season, and represent NHDI throughout the
community as a touring group. These dedicated dancers also
have their own acts in "The Event of the Year".
 The 2005-2006 SWAT team has
had a banner year, with performances as far away as Maine!
Shown
here are the SWAT dancers entertaining the residents and guests
at Summerhill Assisted Living, in Peterborough. They brought a
lot of life to the party!
In addition to Summerhill and the MAPHERD
conference in Maine, SWAT also performed at Children and the Arts
Day, The Pumpkin Festival in Keene, Family Day at Crotched Mountain,
the Jaffrey River Fest, and Hancock Old Home Days. It was a VERY
busy season! Those red sneakers were flying high!
The Residency Program
brings short-term intensive dance experiences to elementary school children throughout New Hampshire. Residencies are designed and taught by professional teachers/choreographers. They culminate with performances at school assemblies or in the community that involve participants from several grades or even entire schools.
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The Summer Dance Institute
gives children an NHDI dance experience in the summer. NHDI
Directors and teachers lead a two-week summer dance intensive at
the Dublin School’s Whitney Gymnasium, and in the school’s
beautiful upper field overlooking Mt. Monadnock. The camp runs
for six hours each day and is open to children ages 8-14. No prior
dance experience is necessary. Through dance and other small arts
projects, children are able to express and celebrate their energy
and creativity through movement. On the final day of camp,
the dance students perform for family and friends.
Summer information
and application forms
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