Gonzales Community School has been a proud participant of the National Dance Institute since the program begin in Santa Fe many years ago.
Currently, GCS third and fourth grade students participate in the annual program. Students participate as part of their regular curriculum and NDI is in addition to physical education classes. The benefits of students participating in NDI are immense. To name a few, students learn physical and mental discipline while learning dance routines, building confidence, exposure to hands-on arts and culture, and learning to work on a team.
The weekly practices culminate with an end-of-year, Broadway-quality performance at the Dance Barns each May. The annual performance is the hottest ticket in town.
All GCS students attend the annual performance and many students continue studying dance at NDI for many years following their initial exposure as a GCS third or fourth grade student.