CDI’s mission is to motivate children to develop a personal standard of excellence by instilling confidence, discipline and focus through the rigor and joy of dance.
General volunteer opportunities include helping out with a mailing, being a docent at a community or school event, tell the community about CDI, assist with data entry, provide translation services, create signs, or help out with laundry.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
None, On-site, Formal
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Pro Bono Services
Provide Pro Bono services to CDI such as photography, graphic design, advertising, non-profit development, and volunteer organizing.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Skilled
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
Event of the Year
Opportunities include: chaperone, help out back-stage, help out in the lobby (ushers, etc), help out with costumes (no sewing skills required), be a docent (answer questions, provide information), greet other special guests, donate healthy snacks and bottled water, or bring your friends and family to performances.
Occasional
Teens, 55+, Adults
Individuals, Groups (2-10)
Event support, Indoor
None, On-site
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
We are so grateful to our many volunteers for their valuable contribution to our program. Volunteering allows CDI supporters a hands-on, up close look at the work we do in the community.
About us
CDI is the California associate of the National Dance Institute (NDI), founded in 1976 by New York City Ballet’s Jacques d’Amboise. The program is unique in the arts education world because its focus is not on achieving mastery of a particular dance form, but rather on recognizing and striving for excellence. The athletic, high-energy dance style appeals to boys and girls alike, and studies have shown that participation in the program improves students’ academic performance and self-confidence.
