North Carolina Dance Institute

Kirstie Spadie
Artistic Director

About NCDI
NCDI is a non‑recital, non‑competition institute focused on education and exposure to classical ballet and contemporary dance forms for children and adults. More...

NCDI Alumna Emily Nicolau
NCDI Alumnus Grady Bowman performed on Broadway in Wonderland, Billy Elliot, South Pacific, The Pirate Queen, and now appearing in Lost in Vegas with Tony Danza

Photos of the 1st week (June 2001)

2025 Summer Camps and Classes
NOW ENROLLING

The summer session is 6 weeks with
classes: June 23 - August 2
camps: July 28 - August 1

See the 2025 summer class schedule
and summer dance camps
and register today!

If you have any questions about class selections, please email Kirstie. General information (policies, attire, etc.) can be found on our student information pages.

2024-2025 Dance Year
Come Dance With Us!

The dance year is 40 weeks of classes from
August 19, 2024 - June 14, 2025

See the 2024-2025 class schedule
and register today!

It's not too late to join for the new year!
New students are always welcome

If you have any questions about class selections, please email Kirstie. General information (policies, attire, etc.) can be found on our student information pages.

In-Class Photos March 3-15
Wolf Photography returns to NCDI for candid pictures. Viewing is by appointment. See the flyer and schedule.

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Meet the Teachers!

Check out Nicole's fun slide show to Meet the Teachers!

2024-2025 Dance Year Dates
  » Aug 19: Start of the 40-week 2024-2025 dance year.
  » Sep 2: Labor Day - NCDI closed.
  » Nov 27 - Dec 1 (Wed-Sun): Thanksgiving - NCDI closed.
  » Dec 20 - Jan 2: Winter Break - NCDI closed.
  » Jan 3, 2025: Classes resume.
  » Mar 31 - Apr 6: Spring Break - NCDI closed.
  » May 19 - June 7: Observation Weeks
          - See the schedule for your class.
  » May 26: Memorial Day - NCDI closed.
  » Jun 9-14: Bring a Friend for Free Week
          - See the schedule for your class.
  » Jun 14: End of the 40-week 2024-2025 dance year.

North Carolina Dance Institute
Day and evening classes offering ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop, pointe, creative movement for ages 3 to adult.

For information: e-mail Kirstie or call 919-786-0555

North Carolina Dance Institute
5910-101 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh NC 27612
("NC Dance" in Duraleigh Corners - see map)

We're proud to have students from all around the Triangle Area including Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, Clayton, Clinton, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Wendell, Youngsville, and Zebulon.

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Office Hours
Fall as of Aug 19
Mon:	4:00pm-8:00pm
Tue:	4:00pm-8:00pm
Wed:	5:00pm-8:00pm
Thu:	6:00pm-8:00pm
Fri:	Office Closed
Sat:	9:00am-11:45am
Sun:	Office Closed
You can always email Kirstie if you have any questions and register online.

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