NDI New Mexico Mission

MISSION

NDI New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

ON THE COVER Many friendships start at NDI New Mexico! Two

friends, Chase and Jamai wait to dance for the Legislature at the Roundhouse, 2019.

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CONTENTS

NDI New Mexico Mission Board Chair & Executive Director Welcome Board of Directors & Emeritus Board Staying Connected, Succeeding Together Vastness Statewide Map Who We Serve Meet Alumna Gabriella Ottersberg Enriquez Measurable Results How We Made It Happen! Our Partner Schools Our Programs Our Graduates Meet Alums Jesse Martinez & Eli Barnes Giving the Gift of Excellence/Our Funding Silver Sneakers Legacy Society Donor Appreciation! Ways to Give Our Supporters Ten Year Donors Corporate Council Corporate Partners In Honor Of In Memory Of Gala Sponsors Special Friends Government and Foundation Supporters Meet Alumna Charlotte Martinez NDI New Mexico Staff Advertisers’ Index

THE DANCE BARNS 1140 Alto Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone 505.983.7646 THE HILAND 4800 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87108 Phone 505.872.1800

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Russell Baker, Chris Castro, Liz Salganek CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Andrea Basile, Pat Berrett, Audrey Derell, InSightfoto.com, Dan Pearlman, Laurie Wisdom www.ndi-nm.org Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram