Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise's Triple Arts Program Set for 8/5-16 in Harlem

Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise, stars of the current Broadway hit show 'Pippin' which just won four Tony Awards at the 67th Annual Tony Awards, today announced that the 2013 Triple Arts Program for young people will take place in association with National Dance Institute (NDI) from August 5 - 16, 2013 at NDI's headquarters in Harlem.

Triple Arts, co-founded by Terrence Mann and Charlotte d'Amboise, is a two-week training program for aspiring theatre professionals ages 12-18, which will be taught and led by Mann and d'Amboise along with an acclaimed staff of highly-trained industry professionals. Students will have the opportunity to explore all aspects of the craft and technique behind musical theatre performance including the audition process, song interpretation and scene study. The comprehensive set of classes and workshops focuses on acting, singing and dancing, and the ability to use all three elements together.

"The goal of Triple Arts is to nurture young people in the disciplines of musical theatre while enriching and encouraging creativity," said Mann. "Through this program, we hope to provide a learning environment that fosters confidence, enabling students to discover their individual potential."

"Terry and I started this program as a way to give back to the musical theatre community," said d'Amboise. "We have been working on Broadway for over 30 years and wanted to find a way to effectively pass on what we have learned and teach aspiring performers about the business, and the three main disciplines - acting, singing and dancing."

"We are thrilled that Charlotte and Terry are joining an amazing roster of world-class artists teaching, creating and collaborating here at the NDI Center," said Ellen Weinstein, Artistic Director of NDI. "With Triple Arts, we further NDI's mission to provide opportunities for children to learn and grow through access to the highest quality arts experiences."

Triple Arts will take place from August 5-16, 2013 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM at the National Dance Institute Center for Learning & the Arts (217 West 147th Street, NYC). The fee to participate is $1,500. For more information about Triple Arts and how to apply, please visit www.triplearts.com. For more information about National Dance Institute, please visit www.nationaldance.org.

Triple Arts is a two-week Musical Theatre Workshop. It is an intensive training program designed for young people dedicated to learning the crafts and technique of professional musical theatre performing. Through a comprehensive set of classes and master demonstrations, the young artists are given a curriculum of DANCE, SINGING, and ACTING, which encompasses every style and technique needed to become a competitive TRIPLE THREAT in today's world of musical theatre entertainment. For more information, please visit www.triplearts.com.

National Dance Institute (NDI) is a not-for-profit organization founded by the legendary New York City Ballet principal dancer Jacques d'Amboise in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage children and motivate them toward excellence. Under the artistic direction of Ellen Weinstein, NDI strives to reach all children - regardless of background or ability - through its multidisciplinary programs, transcending barriers of language, culture, and physical and cognitive challenges. NDI's professional teaching artists foster in students a love of learning and a curiosity about the world, and help its young dancers develop personal standards of excellence and confidence that support their success in school and in life. Since its founding in 1976, NDI has impacted the lives of over 2 million children.

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