Why Sands
Training For Tomorrow, Today
The Sands College of Performing Arts at 桃瘾社区 prepares students for careers as performers, designers, and production professionals in today鈥檚 ever-changing entertainment industry. Program curricula blend comprehensive training for the worlds of theater, dance, film, and television with a solid foundation in the liberal arts to enrich students鈥 artistic development.
We Do Things Differently
When you join the Sands College, you join a diverse, responsive, rigorous, and dedicated artistic community. Courses are taught by more than 175 leading artist-educators across our many disciplines, using the latest technologies and practices in the performing arts. Outside of the classroom, there are numerous local and international productions and networking events each year.
Grow as an Artist and Person
鈥淵ou are capable of doing whatever you dream of,鈥 says Sands College of Performing Arts student Camila Rivera, who grew up in the countryside of Puerto Rico and is now studying acting in the most connected city on Earth.
Your Entr茅e to the Industry
At Sands College, dive into the performing arts with exclusive experiences like the bicoastal LA program, International Performance Ensemble, and Actors Studio Drama School repertory season. Connect with industry pros on and off-campus through tailored programs and industry showcases to build the crucial connections for your future.
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You Can Make It Here
Live, study, and train in one of New York City鈥檚 most vibrant neighborhoods. The Sands College of Performing Arts is located in historic Lower Manhattan, now known as much for its burgeoning cultural scene as its connection to global finance. Imagine yourself walking the Brooklyn Bridge, dining at South Street Seaport, or hopping on a train to take in a Broadway show鈥r perform in one.
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Skye Alyssa Friedman '24 knows how to balance! In addition to studying at Sands College, she鈥檚 performing on Broadway in Kimberly Akimbo, which took home five Tony Awards, including the award for Best Musical.
Where You've Seen Us
Sands College of Performing Arts students learn to navigate the industry from day one. In addition to designing, choreographing, stage managing, directing, and forming theater ensembles around the world, here鈥檚 where you鈥檝e recently seen us.
We're Continuing to Grow!
Ten years ago we moved into our seven-floor performing arts building, utilizing our movement and dance studios, our sound stage and screening room, our production shops, and other vital spaces devoted to training and performance production. Coming in 2026 is the exciting next stage for Sands College! With the re-development of One 桃瘾社区 Plaza East, Sands College students will have three new performance spaces, new movement and dance studios, film/TV/media centers, and much more!