National Dance Institute of New Mexico

National Dance Institute of New Mexico offers public school programs, after-school dance classes, and summer dance camps. The class options listed include creative movement, primary ballet, primary jazz, primary tap, sensory friendly dance, primary hip-hop, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, voice, hip hop, breaking, musical theatre, contemporary, and pointe/pre-pointe. It also offers the World Dance Series and Arts In Motion camps.

Programs

• Public School Programs — 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade · During the school day; 15-30 weekly classes throughout the school year
• Advanced Teams — 4th-6th graders; middle school · After school or on Saturdays
• After-school dance classes at The Hiland Theater — 3 to 18 · School year classes · Sliding scale tuition available. Classes include creative movement, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, voice, hip hop, and more.
• After-school dance classes at The Dance Barns — 3 to 18 · School year classes · Sliding scale tuition available. Classes include creative movement, ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap, voice, hip hop, and more.
• World Dance Series at The Hiland Theater — All ages · Fridays 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Fridays 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Fridays 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Young Children’s Division — Ages 3 to adult · School year classes · Classes include creative movement, primary ballet, primary jazz, primary tap, sensory friendly dance, and primary hip-hop.
• Junior Division — Levels I-III · School year classes · Classes include breaking, ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary.
• Senior Division — Levels I-V · School year classes · Classes include tap, hip-hop, ballet, breaking, contemporary, pointe/pre-pointe, and musical theatre.
• Summer Dance Camps 2026 — 3-7 · Weeklong camps; 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. · Early Steps programming includes a movement class, a snack, and a craft.
• Creative Movement Class — 3-5 · Thursdays 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
• Arts In Motion Discovery — 8-15 · Weeklong camps; 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. · Half-day or full-day camps.
• Arts In Motion Continuum — 11-17 · Week 1, Week 2, and Week 3 intensive sessions · Int/Adv/Pre-professional, by invitation or audition only.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Current session: Fall 2026-2027 Class Offerings (Aug 24–Apr 25, 2027)
• General schedule: School year classes; summer classes; weeklong camps; after-school or Saturday teams; during the school day for public school programs.

About the provider

The program says, "We believe the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children." Public School Programs are free for children and their families, and sliding scale tuition is available for some programs. Children with special needs are included in Public School Programs, and advancement in Junior and Senior Divisions is only upon recommendation of the current teaching artist. Some programs are by invitation or audition only.

Public School Programs are free for children and their families. Sliding scale tuition is available for some programs. Advancement in Junior and Senior Divisions is only upon recommendation of the current teaching artist. Children with special needs are included in Public School Programs. Some programs are by invitation or audition only. Summer Institute and Continuum mention scholarships/discounts. No sensitive identifiers extracted.

What families say

“Being a part of NDI New Mexico’s Super Wonderful Advanced Team (SWAT) has been one of the happiest and most important things Bella has ever done. She pretty much lived for Wednesday’s. You gave her positive opportunities, skills, joy and recognition. NDI New Mexico gave her a sense of belonging and worth that are precious and hard to describe. Thank you!” — Janice Pettine, Parent

“My favorite part of NDI New Mexico, is watching these kids go from shy and quiet students to these balls of energy that just radiate on stage.” — Dana Chavez, Performing Arts Coordinator

Last updated October 13, 2026.