NDI New Mexico

10/13/2026

Hobbs, we're on our way. Starting Oct 13, NDI New Mexico Teaching Artists will spend two weeks dancing with students at Southern Heights Elementary, Taylor Elementary, and Will Rogers Elementary.

So excited to bring Forces of Nature to Southern New Mexico!

10/13/2026

There's still time to dance this fall! Register for After-School classes at The Dance Barns before October 19. Spots are still open in these classes:

Musical Theater III: Jazz dance, acting, and storytelling straight from Broadway. Made for students who light up on stage and love bringing characters to life.

Teen Combo Dance: Jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary all in one class. Brand new to dance? You'll fit right in. No experience needed.

Grab your spot before October 19: https://ndi-nm.org/dance-barns/the-dance-barns-registration/

10/13/2026

Carnegie Hall, the Olympic Games, and now Friday afternoons at NDI New Mexico. Ballet Folklórico with Baila! Baila! Dance Academy joins the World Dance Series.⁠
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Founded by sisters Israela and Felissa Garcia in 1990, Baila! Baila! has been teaching Mexican folk dance in Albuquerque for more than 35 years.⁠
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Fridays, October 16 through November 13⁠
Ages 12+: 4:30–5:30 pm⁠
Ages 8–11: 5:30–6:30 pm⁠
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Just $10 for 5 weeks!
Register at https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-registration/
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10/12/2026

NDI New Mexico classes are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

We honor the traditional and ceremonial dances of New Mexico's communities, and recognize the significance these dances hold in connecting generations through the sacred power of movement.⁠

10/11/2026

Friday nights this fall belong to West African dance with Nfaly Drame.⁠
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Nfaly grew up in Guinea and has been teaching dance, drumming, and acrobatics for years. If you've taken class with him in Albuquerque before, you know the energy he brings. Now he's back!⁠
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Fridays starting October 16⁠
6–7:30 pm | All ages⁠
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Just $10 for 6 weeks!⁠
Register at https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-registration/
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10/09/2026

Happy Fall Break, Albuquerque families!⁠
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There are no classes on Friday, October 9 or Saturday, October 10 at The Hiland Theater.⁠
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10/08/2026

Win four seats in the Owner's Box at a United home playoff with a $10 raffle ticket.⁠

Every ticket enters you to win four Premium tickets (tentatively October 30 or 31) with United Deck (Owner's Box) access and complimentary food and beverages for all four guests. That's a $1,400 value!
All proceeds support NDI New Mexico.⁠

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Winning tickets drawn at the Governor's Fall Fest⁠
Oct 24 / 12pm-5pm / Thriller Flash Mob at 3pm⁠
You don't need to be present to win!⁠

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Five more packages are up for grabs, including NM Culture Passes and tickets to the Isotopes, Lobos, and Popejoy.

Full prize list and tickets at https://ndi-nm.org/what-ndi-new-mexico-offers/performance-tickets/
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Who are you bringing if you win?
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10/08/2026

Only one week left to register for fall class at The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque!

The last day to sign up is October 17
https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-registration/

Fall After-School classes at The Hiland Theater are underway, but there's still time to register!

This season, dancers of all ages and experience levels can choose from classes in ballet, contemporary, modern, tap, jazz, hip-hop, breaking, musical theatre, and more. We are also excited to introdudce several new offerings:

Community Teen Program
https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-junior-and-senior-division/

Sensory-Friendly Dance
https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-young-childrens-division/

Little & Me
https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-young-childrens-division/

With classes for students ages 18 months through adult, there is an opportunity for everyone to experience the joy of movement, build confidence, and connect with our welcoming community.

NDI New Mexico is committed to being available to all children regardless of their ability to pay and offers sliding scale tuition for all classes!

Find the class that is right for you and register today.

We can’t wait to dance with you this fall!

Visit https://ndinewmexico.tfaforms.net/4991829 to register or call us at 505-340-0200

10/07/2026

Meet your Flamenco instructor for the World Dance Series, Dominique Adessa.⁠
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This year she won the choreography competition at Festival Flamenco Albuquerque. On Saturdays this fall, she's teaching right here at NDI New Mexico.⁠
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Saturdays starting October 17⁠
Teens (12–17): 2:30–3:30 pm⁠
Adults: 3:30–4:30 pm⁠
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Just $10 for 6 weeks!⁠

Register at https://ndi-nm.org/hiland-theater/the-hiland-theater-registration/

10/07/2026

We're honored to be selected as one of four nonprofit partners in the Nusenda Foundation's 90th Anniversary Fundraiser!

Through October 11, every donation made through our fundraising page will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Nusenda Foundation, up to $5,000.
$25 becomes $50. $50 becomes $100. $100 becomes $200.

This year, NDI New Mexico will serve more than 8,000 children in 100 schools and 29 communities.

Double your impact https://nusenda.benevity.org/community/fundraiser/30455?utm_source=share_giveop_web&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=share.