HarlemOnline.com - Harlem School of the Arts

Harlem School Of The Arts

The Harlem School of the Arts, Inc. (HSA) is a not-for-profit arts institution that serves over 3,000 students annually in four core artistic disciplines: dance, music, theater and the visual arts. HSA is currently governed by 8 active board members and has more than 150 full- and part-time staff. The faculty is comprised of arts professionals who possess extensive performing and exhibition credentials, and expertise in motivating and encouraging students to challenge themselves and fully develop their talents.

The organization has a long-standing history of training young artists from African-American and Latino communities throughout New York City. It is the only community-based arts institution in the greater metropolitan area that provides comprehensive programs and services in visual arts, dance, theatre and music that are tailored to communities of color. It is also one of the few institutions in the nation that offers a pre-collegiate artistic training program, College Prep, for youth ages 12 to 18 through a graduated curriculum that prepares students interested in continuing their arts training, as well as those pursuing other career paths.

Classes - Classes are offered weekdays, 2:30pm–8:00pm and all day on Saturdays, 9:00am–8:00pm.

Admission: The Harlem School of the Arts has an open door admission policy and the School’s standards are applied equally to all students.

Classes: Most classes run for 14 weeks. However, all HSA programs continue throughout the year, and Fall semester students are encouraged to continue their studies in the Spring semester as HSA courses are designed as year-long programs of study.

Registration: Registration must be completed in person at the School on the designated dates. Applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to sign the student’s registration forms. At the time of registration, parents and students will meet with the appropriate program assistants and department directors to plan the student’s curriculum. An audition or portfolio review will be scheduled during this session, if necessary. Final class placement will take place prior to the first day of class. Do not overbook your child’s schedule.

Equipment: HSA encourages students to purchase their own instruments and cameras. String, wind and brass instruments are available for a rental fee of $150 ($25 refundable deposit included) for the year. Students who cancel classes will be assessed $80 for rental if the withdrawal occurs before the end of the semester. Students are fully responsible for repair or replacement of damaged equipment during their rental period. Students may rent from outside sources.

Payment Deadlines: All fees and 50% tuition are due at registration. This deadline includes financial aid and work-study students. No one may attend classes until they are registered and have paid at least half of the total tuition and all material and costume fees.

Forms of Payment: HSA accepts cash, checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover Card. A $45 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Financial Aid: Students registering for the Fall semester who are applying for financial aid should pick up a financial aid form from the Registrar (Room 101) in advance of registration. Financial aid forms for Fall and full year are available and must be submitted by August 15, 2007. No discounts may be combined with scholarships or financial aid.

CONTACT INFO

645 St. Nicholas Avenue

(between 145th and 141st Streets)

New York, NY 10030

Phone: (212) 926–4100

Fax: (212) 491–6913

Web: www.harlemschoolofthearts.org

Click Here To Send This Page To A Friend

About This Website | Feedback | Submit An Event | Add Your Business | Advertise On This Website