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National Dance Institute Tribute to Jacques DÆAmboise (The Kennedy Center)

National Dance Institute Tribute to Jacques DÆAmboise

National Dance Institute Founder Jacques d'Amboise Artistic Director Ellen Weinstein Executive Director Lesli Kapell Artistic Associate Lori Klinger The Appalachian Clog Dance Music by Tim Harrison Choreography by Jay Ledford When The Saints Go Marching In Music and Lyrics by Emma Cotton Choreography by Ellen Weinstein Other Side of My World Music and Lyrics by Judy Collins Music Performed by Judy Kuhn Choreography by Peter Gennaro Jacques d'Amboise Recognized as one of the finest classical dancers of our time, Jacques dÆAmboise now leads the field of education with a model program that exposes thousands of school children each year to the magic and discipline of dance. In 1976, while still a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, Jacques founded the not for profit National Dance Institute in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate individuals towards excellence. His contributions in arts education have earned him numerous honors including: *THE NATIONAL MEDAL OF ARTS (1998) America's highest national honor for cultural contribution *THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORS (1995) *THE AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE ARTS FROM THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS (1993) *MacARTHUR FELLOWSHIP (1990) *THE CAPEZIO AWARD (1990) *THE FIRST ANNUAL PRODUCERÆS CIRCLE AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN ENRICHING THE LIVES OF NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN (1989) *THE MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK AWARD *THE DISTINGUISHED PAUL ROBESON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF HUMANITIES (1988) *THE GOVERNORÆS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ART AND CULTURE OF NEW YORK STATE (1986) *THE BIG BROTHERS OF NEW YORK CITY SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK AWARD FOR ENTERTAINMENT (1984) An Academy Award, six Emmy Awards, The Peabody Award, the Golden Cine Award and the Education Association Award for the Advancement of Learning Through Broadcasting were awarded for He Makes Me Feel Dancin', a 1984 film documenting Jacques' work with National Dance Institute. As a teacher, has been the recipient of many honors and served as a Professor of Dance and Dean for two years at SUNY, Purchase. National Dance Institute was founded in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage children and motivate them toward excellence.

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National Dance Institute Tribute to Jacques DÆAmboise 12/1/00: National Dance Institute Tribute to Jacques DÆAmboise

In celebration of the Kennedy Center Honors, the Millennium Stage takes a look back at 1995 Kennedy Center Honoree Jacques D'Amboise with a special performance by children from the National Dance Institute.

National Dance Institute Tribute to Jacques DÆAmboise

In celebration of the Kennedy Center Honors, the Millennium Stage takes a look back at 1995 Kennedy Center Honoree Jacques D'Amboise with a special performance by children from the National Dance Institute.

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