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FOUNDER Dorothy Maynor (1910-1996)

PREsiDENt EmERitUs Betty Allen (1927-2009)

BOaRD OF DiREctORsCharles J. Hamilton, Jr., Esq.Chairman

Janice Savin WilliamsVice Chair & Secretary

Alton McDowellTreasurer

Lydia CarlstonDawn Davis-LaFolletteLisa DavisLisa DillerMichelle Fizer PetersonMarc GoldfarbSteven P. HenryDr. Henry Jarecki Devin C. Johnson

Christopher KeoghRobert LemonsRhonda MimsGabriella E. Morris Rona SebastianKenneth W. TaberStephen S. Usher Lawrence S. Zilavy

PREsiDENt & cEOYvette L. Campbell

aDvisORy cOUNcilRobert LevinsonChair Emeritus

Cover Photos by Ruedi Hofmann

Alicia AdamsJason Berman Daniel BrewsterRev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, IIIMary Schmidt CampbellGordon J. DavisBrett EganKatherine G. FarleyBruce GordonHerbie HancockMilton IrvinKeisha Sutton James Jeffrey LaikindSpike Lee

Reynold LevyCarol Sutton Lewis Margo LionRachel Allen LovettWynton MarsalisMary McCormickJulie MehretuJason MoranArturo O’FarrillPhylicia RashadCharlie ShorterGina TorresLana Woods

HSA Fall 2013 Benefit Visionary Artist Award Recipients Laurence J. Fishburne III and Gina Torres, with HSA Student Hosts (Left to Right): Taliyah Whitaker, Jaden Michael, Brandon Trent. Photo by Julie Skarratt

cONtENts

History of HSA 3

Vision & Mission 4

Meet Our Program Directors 5

Music Department 7

Dance Department 13

Theatre Department 19

Visual Arts Department 25

HSA Artist in Residence 31

HSA Prep Program 33

How to Register 37

FAQs 40

Administrative Staff 41

Contact Us 42

2014 Fall Term

September 18 - January 30

2015 Spring Term January 31 - June 6

Welcome to Harlem School of the Arts at the Herb Alpert Center! For nearly half a century, HSA has enriched countless young lives from Harlem, all five boroughs and as far away as Connecticut. As one of New York City’s premier community arts institutions, our dedicated staff and inspired faculty commit themselves each day to excellence and artistry through our quality arts education programs across multiple disciplines – music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. There’s nothing like HSA anywhere else in the city.

At HSA, we are committed to providing access to quality arts programs for all of our students. There’s something for everyone ages 2 and up, whether you are a curious toddler just discovering the arts, a talented teen aspiring to Broadway, or a parent who simply wants to take private guitar lessons. We offer a wide variety of arts enrichment classes for everyone and a more intensive course of study for our aspiring talented artists in our highly-regarded, scholarship program.

Our success is measured by the transformation we witness each and every day in our students. Jordan Hall (age 11), pictured on the cover of this catalog, joined us just two years ago to study musical theatre and dance. Today, he’s just returned after a year on the road starring as Young Simba in the National Tour of Disney’s The Lion King! Jordan’s family couldn’t be prouder. You too will be amazed by the progress your own child will make should you choose HSA!

This year, HSA celebrates Harlem! You’ll notice our Harlem theme woven into this year’s various class offerings and featured throughout our public family performances and exhibitions – 2014-15 Family Enrichment Series. We are honored to have as our 2014 Artist in Residence, legendary artist Paco Cao, who will be offering a semester in the Hidden History of the Harlem Renaissance (pg. 31), for the advanced visual arts students. I hope this addition to our offerings will enhance your child’s understanding of Harlem’s artistic legacy and build an excitement about the great art our students themselves are capable of expressing. Ella Fitzgerald sang it best… “Take the A Train,” ‘Get aboard, next stop is Harlem!”

We look forward to welcoming your family into the HSA Community.

Yvette L. Campbell President and CEO

DiSCOVer HSaDISCOVER HARLEM!

2Photo by Lisa Hancock Photography

A LEGACY OF eXCellenCe anD inSpiraTiOnhistORyIn 1965, internationally acclaimed concert soprano Dorothy Maynor brought a gift to Harlem— her fervent belief that world-class training in the arts stimulates the child, strengthens the family and gives pride of ownership to a community. She came to Harlem at a time when the community suffered severe physical blight, high levels of poverty and few cultural resources for its young people. From toddlers to adults, the students who came through the door developed an invaluable sense of purpose and focus, whether or not they pursued professional training in the arts.

Maynor’s stellar reputation enabled her to persuade the world’s greatest artists to perform in support of the School: Leonard Bernstein, Leontyne Price, Vladimir Horowitz, Andre Watts, Agnes de Mille and others were personally involved. Through the School, she organized orchestras and choruses that performed all over the country. Additionally, she established high quality recitals showcasing the work of her students, winning the School national and international praise.

After working with architect Ulrich Franzen for two years to plan a space that allowed the full flowering of the HSA curriculum, in May of 1977 the School opened a state of the art 37,000 square foot award-winning facility nestled at the base of historic Hamilton Heights.

After Ms. Maynor stepped down as the director of the School in 1979, she was succeeded by another charismatic, nationally acclaimed, pioneering artist, the mezzo-soprano Betty Allen. Under Ms. Allen’s leadership the School continued to excel in four program areas: dance, music, visual arts and theatre. Allen, like Maynor, maintained the highest standards, continuing to attract world-class faculty, hosting master classes, and arranging events that brought national and international recognition.

HSA alumni are among our most talented leaders in the arts, including Condola Rashad, 2012 TONY-nonimated actor (Trip to Bountiful); Giancarlo Esposito (“Revolution”, The Usual Suspects, Smoke); Ray Chew, world-renowned composer and arranger (“American Idol”, 2013 Emmy Awards); Katori Hall, award-winning playwright; N’Kenge, star of Broadway’s Motown: The Musical; Harolyn Blackwell, opera singer. Even those who have not pursued a professional career in the arts point to HSA as a critical transformational experience in their lives.

Today, HSA is thriving, annually serving more than 3,500 young people on-site in its facility and off-site at 25 NYC schools. Every child that wants to study at HSA has the opportunity thanks to our major donors, like Herb Alpert, who support financial aid scholarships. From its humble beginnings in the basement of St. James Presbyterian Church next door, what started with 20 children taking piano lessons has blossomed into an extraordinary cultural institution, serving more than 50,000 students over the last 49 years.

“What I dream of is changing the image held by the children...We’ve made them believe that everything beautiful is outside the community. We would like them to make beauty in our community.” - Dorothy Maynor, HSA Founder, 1910-1996

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visiON Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) envisions a

world where ALL children have access to a quality arts education, empowering them to become the creative thinkers and innovative leaders of tomorrow.

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Harlem School of the Arts enriches the lives of young people and their families throughworld-class training in and exposure to the arts across multiple disciplines in an environment that emphasizes rigorous training, stimulates creativity, builds self-confidence, and adds a dimension of beauty to their lives.

WHAT WE DO AnD HOW WE DO IT

We believe that art is for everyone, and an engaged community supports the growth and development of its youth. HSA stands apart among the premier arts institutions in New York City as the sole provider of quality arts education in 5 disciplines – music, dance, theatre, and visual arts.

HSA enriches the lives of young people and their families by providing unrivaled on-site arts instruction at its Herb Alpert Center and vital outreach partnerships with New York City schools; presenting quality community performances and programs attracting diverse audiences to our dynamic cultural arts facility; and providing essential workspace for aspiring artists. Through these activities, HSA connects students to the rich cultural traditions, diversity, and talent of Harlem.

Harlem School of the Arts achieves its mission with the exceptional participation of our family of loyal donors, talented faculty, dedicated parents, involved alumni and generous guest and resident artists. Together we create and sustain an extraordinary and engaging place to discover the power of great art!

“The gifts of our students will be shared

with all of society.” - Betty Allen, President Emeritus, 1927-2009

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MEET OUR prOgram DireCTOrS Director of Visual Arts aNa RUiZ castillO Ms. Ruiz-Castillo was born in Spain, where she graduated from the School of Ceramics in Madrid. In 1993, she moved to NYC, where she enrolled the Art Students League and took classes for over 5 years. She has been teaching at HSA for the last 13 years as well as in numerous Public Schools through out the city and Massachusetts. She has created staff development courses and has served as a panelist for the Brooklyn Arts Council Arts Regrant twice, the Harlem Arts Alliance and ApexArt. She works sculpture and painting in her Brooklyn studio and shows her work throughout the area. Recent shows include University of Bridgeport (CT), Biennal Latinoamericana del Bronx, Centro Español, Lincoln hospital, and the Queens Museum of Art.

“Through the visual arts, children are able to explore their inner creative capacity and appreciation of life’s meaning and beauty. They develop a necessary sensibility to express themselves and to cope with today’s global problems.”

Director of DanceaUBREy lyNch ii Mr. Lynch is a former dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and an original cast member and Associate Producer of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Disney’s The Lion King. He has taught at many dance institutions including Steps on Broadway and The Ailey School. He has designed and lead workshops and programs for Theater Development Fund, mentored student contestants at the prestigious YoungArts Week, and coaches children for film, television, and Broadway. Mr. Lynch is the founder and Artistic Director of Mr. Aubrey’s Show Kids empowering youth through arts. He attended University of Michigan and has appeared on “The Cosby Show,” and videos for En Vouge and George Michael. He is also a professional visual artist, actor and musician.

“Art is not extracurricular. It is extra-essential.”

Director of MusicimaNi WilsONMs. Wilson began undergraduate study at Oberlin College and Conservatory, completed her B.A. at Columbia University, and went on to do graduate work in Ethnomusicology at SOAS, University of London, where she received an M.A., before undertaking further graduate coursework in music at Wesleyan University. Since 1997, Ms. Wilson has been affiliated with Music and the Brain, where she developed a Spanish-language music curriculum. She has been a teacher trainer and a music teacher in the public schools of New York and New Orleans. Her essays about music and culture have appeared in British and American anthologies and maga-zines and her work as a sound designer has been featured in off-Broadway productions and an NEA-funded art installation. Ms. Wilson was a producer and scriptwriter of World Class Brass, a radio documentary about brass traditions in Trinidad and Tobago and African America that aired on BBC Radio 2. She is a member of the Greater Allen Cathedral Mass Choir.

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Director of TheatrealFRED PREissER Returning to the HSA family following a previous successful tenure as the department head from 1999 - 2007, Mr. Preisser has directed and produced over fifty professional shows in New York, regionally and in Europe. His work has been recognized with The American Theatre Wing Award, Drama Desk Award, Edwin Booth Award, Lucille Lortel Award and numerous Audelco Awards. His productions of Ain’t Supposed to Die a Natural Death and Caligula are archived at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and his production of King Lear fea turing Andre’ De Shields’ opened the 75th Anniversary Season of The Folger Shakespeare Theatre in Washington, D.C. As an educator he has taught and guest directed at CCNY in Harlem, The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center, and Stella Adler NYU.

Director of HSA Prep Merit Scholarship Program RONalD K. alEXaNDERRonald K. Alexander has danced with the The National Ballet of Canada, and the Frankfurt and Hamburg Ballets of Germany. He was Chair of the Harlem School of the Arts Dance Department under Betty Allen, School Administrator at the Dance Theatre of Harlem under Arthur Mitchell, and Academic Principal of the Nutmeg Conservatory in Torrington, CT. He has received a Master of Fine Arts of Dance degree from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and served on faculty and choreographed for the Ailey School, Ballet Hispanico, New York Theatre Ballet, Adelphi University, Philadanco, Marymount Manhattan College, Boys and Girls Harbor Conservatory, the Joffrey Ballet School NY, Clark Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center Institute for Arts in Education, and the NYC Department of Education. His commentary on dance was recently featured in Dance and Dance Teacher magazines.

“Success in the arts profession is 10% talent and 90% hard work, and hard work over talent triumphs every time.”

Maria AhnStrings Chair

Bernard PhillipsWind Department Chair

Major ScurlockPiano & Percussion Chair

Yolanda WynsVoice Chair

D.D. JacksonJazz & Contemporary Studies Chair

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muSiCDEPARTMENTThe HSA Music Department introduces students to the irresistible force that is music. The goal of the Music Department is to equip each individual with the tools to be a proficient musician, while fostering their creative spirit. Whether laying a foundation for the beginner or helping a more advanced musician refine their technique, our faculty offer a rigorous introduction to the discipline of making music while instilling in each student a love of music as an art. At HSA we offer private and group instruction in strings, woodwinds, brass, piano, guitar, percussion and voice. In addition to a long tradition of excellence in Western classical music, our faculty also offers instruction in jazz and a variety of folk and popular music. We encourage all students taking private lessons to participate in an ensemble and take a musicianship class. Ensemble and group experience offers the joy of creating music with others, encourages a cooperative work ethic, and allows students to enhance their overall technique.

FacUlty

PercussionDonald EatonDavid Greenaway

BassDavid Baron

CelloMaria Ahn

FluteDavid MillerBernard Phillips

GuitarJim BartowBob DeeJohn O’Donnell

Musical ExplorationCarolyn Nichols

TrumpetEli Asher

PianoFima FarbergD.D. JacksonCharles JonesTsyala Khudad- ZadeMarcus PersianiOlga RossalesMajor ScurlockSonelius Smith

Violin Iymaani Abdul- HamidDavid BurnettElektra KurtisBeverly Somach

VoiceJane BlackstoneLucia Bradford- WigginsRobert HughesSteven Kirby La Rose SaxonYolanda Wyns

imani Wilson Director of Music

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Strings Chair Maria Ahn

Jazz & Contemporary Studies Chair D.D. Jackson

Wind Department Chair Bernard Phillips

Piano & Percussion Chair Major Scurlock Voice Chair Yolanda Wyns

a mUsical EaRly chilDhOOD (AGES 2-6)Young children are naturally sensitive to musical sounds that communicate feelings, emotions, and beautiful images. They love to imitate, explore, and express themselves through activities that engage every aspect of their physical, sensory, and imaginative beings. Music making that provides speaking, singing, playing, moving, and composing opportunities for young children will develop the following skills and understandings1:

• articulate responses to aural stimuli; follow guided directions for co-created outcomes;

memorize through repetition lyrics, chants, rhythms; recognize, identify, and differentiate music materials, concepts, participants, and performers.

• make interpretive choices and respond imaginatively.

• reflect upon their own and their classmates’ music making.

World of Music Discovery Ages 2-4Experience the world of music with your child under the guidance of an expert music teacher, trained in introducing music to infants and toddlers. Children accompanied by a parent will learn songs and develop music appreciation while stimulating motor and auditory skills.

Musical Explorations Ages 5-6This preparatory course introduces young musicians to rhythm and melody and working together with one another. This is an ideal class for children wishing to progress to private or group instruction in an instru-ment or voice.

Intro to Keyboard Ages 4-6This course encourages groups of young students to discover music in a fun-filled atmosphere. Basic hand position, fingering and sight-reading are covered. This class is the perfect foundation for private piano instruction.

Group Violin 1A Ages 4-6Group Violin 1B Ages 4-6Group Violin 2A Ages 4-6This three-semester sequence teaches the basic skills of violin technique in a fun-filled atmosphere. Students develop posture, hand position and listening skills, while learning to play in a group setting. This class is the perfect foundation for private violin instruction.

African and Latin Percussion Ages 4-6Students are taught hand patterns and rhythmic structures from West African, Cuban and other Caribbean traditions.

Children’s Choir Ages 4-11A training ensemble with songs selected from traditional vocal repertoire, as well as the popular genres of gospel, spiritual, folk and contemporary songs. Rehearsals for special events, touring and attendance at outside performances are required.

GROUP ClaSSeS & enSembleS

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thE ElEmENtaRy mUsiciaN (AGES 6-11)At this stage, children become increasingly keen observers of their world. They enjoy inventing games, working cooperatively, and creating personal codes and languages. An increased attention span enables memorization and the enjoyment of lengthened musical experiences. It also allows greater involvement in activities that require small muscle control and dexterity. Through ongoing participation in musical studies, students develop the following skills and understandings1:

• deepen peer relationships through group endeavor, exploration, discussion,

sharing, creating, and evaluating. • differentiate, perceive, interpret, inquire, and analyze musical experiences. • create fantasy-inspired compositions, musical dramatizations; they initiate and evaluate musical activities. • notice, envision, and act upon opportunities to be designers of their own musical learning.

Musicianship I Ages 8-11HSA employs an aural and experiential approach to music theory. With a focus on ear training, sight-signing and keyboard musicianship students build fluency in the language of music.

Students of a similar age will join together in a creative process of discovery that will ultimately equip them to read, play and understand music accurately. This course is strongly suggested for all students who are 8 or older enrolled in group or private lessons.

Group Violin 1A Ages 6-8Group Violin 1B Ages 6-8 Group Violin 2A Ages 6-8This three-semester sequence teaches violin technique in a fun-filled atmosphere. Students continue to develop posture, hand position and listening skills while learning to play in a group setting.

Group Guitar Ages 6-8Group Guitar Ages 8-11Group classes include instruction in the techniques of classical, flamenco, folk and jazz guitar styles and explore a variety of traditional, folk and contemporary music literature.

African and Latin Percussion Ages 6-8African and Latin Percussion Ages 9-11Students are taught hand patterns and rhythmic structures from West African, Cuban and other Caribbean traditions.

Beginning Recorder Ages 8-11Students will learn basic recorder technique including sight reading, fingerings and breath control. This class offers good preparation to the child considering studying a woodwind instrument.

Intro to Keyboard Ages 6-8Intro to Keyboard Ages 9-11This course encourages groups of young students to discover music in a fun-filled atmosphere. Basic hand position, fingering and sight-reading are covered. This class is the perfect foundation for private piano instruction. Students may take this class for a maximum of two semesters.

HSA “Con Brio” Children’s Orchestra Spring semester onlyAssessment Required for ParticipationThis class provides beginning students with an introduction to playing in an orchestra. Students utilize sight-reading skills while learning to follow a conductor. Rehearsals for special events and performances are required. This class is the perfect supplement to private violin instruction.

Children’s Choir Ages 4-11A training ensemble with songs selected from traditional vocal repertoire, as well as the popular genres of gospel, spiritual, folk and contemporary songs. Rehearsals for special events, touring and attendance at outside performances are required.

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thE miDDlE aND sEcONDaRy schOOl mUsiciaN (AGES 12–17)Physical, mental, and emotional fluctuations render middle school youngsters amenable to an environment that affirms their fledgling self-identity and developmental capacities. For some, the high school music program will serve as preparation for concentrated study beyond the secondary level. Others will elect to develop and explore their musical capacities through a generalized core course of study. Both avenues provide an enjoyable outlet for self-expression,group interaction, and aesthetic growth. Sus-tained, sequential musical training develops the following skills and understandings1:

• Students acquire vocal and instrumental dexterity; discover leadership skills; and

engage in increased peer interaction and group decision making. • Students analyze, differentiate, create, and compare performances, repertoire, and experiences.

• Students develop self-expression as music makers; integrate music learning with personal observations and choices.

Musicianship I Ages 12-17At HSA, we employ an aural and experiential approach to music theory. With a focus on ear-training, sight-signing and keyboard musician-ship students build fluency in the language of music. Students of a similar age will join together in a creative process of discovery that will ulti-mately equip them to read, play and understand music accurately.

Accelerated Musicianship I Ages 12-17 Fall semester onlyThis course offers an immersive musicianship experience and covers the first year of our musicianship course in a semester.

The Art of Songwriting Ages 12-17Students are taught to use technology to express their musical ideas under the guidance of a composition instructor. The class utilizes the creation of tracks, MIDI, synthesis, sampling, and sequencing.

Composition Ages 12-17 In this advanced course, students create original musical ideas and develop completed compositions, with an emphasis on jazz and popular styles. Topics covered include building melodies, approaches to form/structure, arranging for different instruments and producing compositions in various styles. This course presumes previous knowledge of music notation, some fluency on a musical instrument, and intermediate-level theory.

Intro to Keyboard Ages 12-15Basic hand position, fingering and sight-reading are covered. This introductory class is highly recommended for voice students who have not studied piano.

Advanced Guitar & Workshop Ages 12-17Students are exposed to the masterworks of guitar literature as well as contemporary ensemble music in jazz and pop styles. Students in this class are members of the HSA Guitar Ensemble. Assessment is required for participation. Please contact iwilson@hsanyc.org for questions about assessment and placement.

Chamber Music Ages 12-17Ensembles ranging from piano trios to brass quintets and jazz combos are arranged each semester for students. Chamber music groups meet weekly for coaching with a HSA faculty member.

PRivatE lEssONsIndividual lessons allow students to receive individual-ized instruction in technique and musicianship from a distinguished faculty of committed music educators, who are also acclaimed performers.

Students can sign up for individual lessons at any time during the year in 16-week or 32-week sessions and 6 weeks during the summer. In addition to the weekly lesson, departmental recitals are presented twice a year. Throughout the academic year studio showcases feature student ensembles and soloists, offering oppor-tunities for players of all levels to perform for friends, family, and the community.

30 minute lessons are recommended for students under age 8

60 minute lessons are for students age 8 and up.

WoodwindsFlute Oboe Clarinet BassoonSaxophone

Brass TrumpetTromboneFrench HornTuba/Euphonium

Voice

Strings ViolinViolaCelloDouble BassAcoustic GuitarElectric GuitarElectric Bass

Piano & PercussionAfrican & Latin PercussionJazz DrumsOrchestral PercussionPiano

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Advanced Jazz Combo & HSA Jazz BandEnsembles provide training in performance and improvisation techniques. Students will become familiar with Jazz standards as well as Latin/Jazz idioms. Re-hearsals, touring and outside performances are required. Assessment is required for participation. Please contact iwilson@hsanyc.org for questions about assessment and placement.

Beginning Teen Chorus Ages 12-17Teen Chorus introduces choral singing to the teenager with little or no prior experience. The class provides a founda-tion in vocal technique and ensemble performance. No assessment necessary.

The Dorothy Maynor Singers Ages 12-17For intermediate and advanced vocal students, the repertoire for this group explores a wide range of choral music including Classical, Gospel, Spirituals, Folk, and Contemporary. Rehearsals for special events, touring and outside performances are required. Assessment is required for participation. Please contact iwilson@hsanyc.org for questions about assessment and placement.

Jazz in Harlem: 20th Century Pianists Ages 12-17Spring semester only (Jan. 31 - June 6)This music history course explores the music of the piano tradition that emerged in the creative hotbed of Harlem. We will begin with the stride innovator James P. Johnson and survey key stylistic developments of the 20th century. Our survey will include the composer/pianists Fats Waller, Wil-lie “The Lion” Smith, Bud Powell and Mary Lou Williams.

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DanCe DEPARTMENTAt HSA, our dance programs seek to nurture talent while strengthening the students’ relationship to their inner self, their fellow students, and their community. Through rigorous dance training, respect, and teamwork a child can aspire to become a professional dancer or simply enjoy dance as an outlet for self-expression. We provide students with discipline, hope, and purpose, stressing the importance of presentation, punctuality, and etiquette. With these skills, our students and their families exemplify what it means to strive for excellence and achieve their unlimited and unique potential.

HSA is proudly one of just six schools in the world offering the American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) National Training Curriculum. Through this effort, ABT aims to provide dance students with a rich knowledge of classical ballet technique and the ability to adapt to multiple styles and techniques of dance offered at Harlem School of the Arts.

aubrey lynch ii Director of Dance

FacUlty

Ronald K. AlexanderElijah AvrahamErnest Baker IIJim BeckerKaren BrownAlenka CizmesijaSarah Taylor EllisCatherine FosterAmanda PopeQuenia RibeiroIantha RichardsonLeyland SimmonsDanielle Thomas

Hollie Wright

accOmPaNists

Aakhu AliCelia CalvoJiayun CaoJessica CoxSarah Taylor EllisGe GaoThemba MkhatshwaOlatunji RichardsonVadim RubinskySam ShullAdrià TorregrosaTammy YingBy Invitation or Placement By Audition Only

hsa DaNcE PROgRam PROgREssiON By agE (# of weekly classes)

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Ages 2-3 Ages 4-6 Ages 7-8 Ages 9-11 Ages 12-14 Ages 15-17

Tiny Moves(1 class)

Young Dancer(1-2 classes)

Pre-Professional +

(2-3 classes)Pre-Professional+

(3-5 classes)HSA Prep++

(6-8 classes)HSA Prep++

(6-8 classes)

Baby Samba(1 class)

Dance Enrichment(1-3 classes)

Dance Enrichment(1-5 classes)

Pre-Professional+

(5-8 classes)Pre-Professional+

(6-8 classes)

Dance Enrichment(1-8 classes)

Dance Enrichment(1-8 classes)

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DaNcE ENRichmENt PROgRamThis is our most flexible program for dance students ages 7-17 as a way to discover the world of dance regardless of skill level or prior experience. Students may choose classes individually with no minimum class requirement. Auditions are not required for dance enrichment, however all students ages 8 and up interested in ballet or modern dance must be inter-viewed and assessed for placement. At the end of the year, students participate in final dance performances with their class at HSA’s annual dance recitals and concert.

Please note: HSA reserves the right to reassign a class for any student based on age and/or ability.

tiNy mOvERs (AGES 2–7)Movement is integral to the learning process of young children. Inquisitive and active, they are quick to absorb information through their senses, and eager to engage in physical explorations. Dance gives them an aesthetic avenue for creatively expressing feelings and imaginative stories informed by their inner fantasy worlds and their real lives. Children at this stage are whole-body movers who tend toward perpetual motion; balancing and holding stillness are major accomplish-ments. Structured dance experiences help them to develop the following skills and understandings

Students studying dance at this level will gain the following skills1:

• Listening, responding, taking turns and working cooperatively in a group. • Recognizing, recalling, identifying, differentiating,and sequencing movements. • Choosing and expressing preference for dance movements. • Reflecting on their own and classmates’ dancing.

Tiny Moves Ages 2-3A wonderful way to introduce children to live music, self-awareness, and movement. An adult must accompany the child and physically participate in the class.

Baby Samba Ages 3–5Explore music, dance and the art of the Brazilian culture with your child. Afro-Brazilian samba will make your little one dance to the beat of the drum.

Ballet Pre-Primary Ages 3-5Ballet Primary A Ages 5-6Ballet Primary B Ages 6-7 Students begin study of the American Ballet Theatre National curriculum and gain knowledge of classical ballet technique.

Mini Taps Ages 3-5Mini Taps Ages 6-7Explore the world of dance through the rhythm of the feet. Students learn musicality, coordination, and the foundation of proper tap technique. Tap dance is a fun way to spark creativity, imagination, and athleticism.

Nimble Jacks Ages 4-6This class series is designed especially for boys and their natural sense of athleticism. They de-velop coordination, movement, and tumbling skills

with music and rhythm. This class is a great way to introduce a life of exercise and sports to young boys.

DanCe CLASSES & TECHNIQUES

1BLUEPRINT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE ARTS: DANCE GRADES PREK-12, 2007.

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ElEmENtaRy schOOl DaNcERs (AGES 7–11)At this age, children have developed a more detailed sense of their bodies’ movement capa-bilities with respect to space and time, and are capable of challenging themselves to achieve new skills in dance. Group dance experiences with longer-term resolutions , give students a chance to express themselves in a unique and self-affirming way, and develop a sense of personal strength and growth.

Ongoing participation in dance classes develops the following skills and

understandings1:

• Rhythmic patterning, fine motor control, isolation of body parts, and transitions between movements.• Initiating, cooperating, co-planning, and respecting others’ opinions.

• Classifying, interpreting, comparing, analyzing and generating movement.

African 1 Ages 8-10 African 2 & 3 Ages 9-11Students develop strength, aerobic stamina, coor-dination, flexibility and rhythmic awareness while acquiring an understanding of the drums, rhythm, and music. These classes feature the energy and spirit of live drummers and teach the technique of

Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, and survey other Afro-Caribbean and African dance styles.

Ballet Primary C Ages 7-8Ballet 1A and 1B Ages 8-10Ballet 2A and 2B Ages 9-11Ballet 3A and 3B Ages 10 +Ballet 4A and 4B Ages 11+Students study the American Ballet Theatre National curriculum of classical ballet technique. Teachers will combine scientific principles with elements from classic French, Italian, and Russian schools of training. * Ballet classes require a placement assessment. Please contact alynch@hsanyc.org to set up an interview or inquire about the assessment process.

Tap 1 Ages 8-10Tap 2 & 3 Ages 9-11

Tap is often a required skill for dancers on Broad-way. Explore the world of dance through the rhythm of the feet. Students learn musicality, coordination, and the foundation of proper tap technique. Tap dance is a fun way to spark creativity, imagination, and athleticism.

Modern 1 Ages 7-8Modern 2 & 3 Ages 9-11

Modern dance classes at HSA are based on the techniques of Lester Horton, Martha Graham, andJose Limon. Students learn how to move creatively

and express themselves within these core technique styles.

Dynamic Dance Ages 7-11This class series is designed especially for boys to develop the kind of discipline, drive, and focus that dancers share with

professional athletes. Modern, ballet, African and Afro-Caribbean techniques increase coordination and flexibility necessary for a future in dance, gymnastics, or other athletics. No prior dance raining is required.

Jazz 1 Ages 8 - 10Jazz 2 & 3 Ages 9 - 11

From classic style of 1940s musicals to today’s So You Think You Can Dance, these classes include various jazz styles. Guest teachers and choreog-raphers are from film, television, Broadway, and around the world.

Hip-Hop 1 Ages 8 - 10Hip-Hop 2 & 3 Ages 9 - 11

Seen in music videos, film, and television, the popularity of Hip-Hop is always growing. Theseclasses are structured and are based on real dance philosophy. Students learn body isolation move-ments, gain a better understanding of rhythm and enjoy learning to dance to popular music.

miDDlE & high schOOl DaNcERs (AGES 11 – 17)Students at this stage of their lives are exploring their relationship to the world, and developing a self-identity. Dance classes provide an enjoyable outlet for self-expression, a challenging mode of staying fit, and an opportunity to explore personal identity.

Ballet Level 5 Ages 12+Ballet Level 6 Ages 14+Ballet Level 7 Ages 16-17

Students study the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) National Curriculum of classical ballet technique. Teachers will combine scientific principles with elements from classic French, Italian, and Russian schools of training. Ballet classes require a placement assessment. Please contact alynch@hsanyc.org to set up an interview or inquire about the assessment process.

Tap 4 & 5 Ages 12+Tap 6 & 7 Ages 14-17

Tap is often a required skill for dancers on Broadway. Explore the world of dance through the rhythm of the feet. Students learn musicality, coordination, and the foundation of proper tap technique. Tap dance is a fun way to spark creativity, imagination, and athleticism.

African 4 & 5 Ages 12+African 6 & 7 Ages 14-17Students develop strength, aerobic stamina, coordination, flexibility and rhythmic awareness while acquiring an understanding of the drums, rhythm, and music. These classes feature the energy and spirit of live drummers and teach the technique of Katherine Dunham, Pearl Primus, and survey other Afro- Caribbean and African dance styles.

Modern 4 & 5 Ages 12+Modern 6 & 7 Ages 14-17

Modern dance classes at HSA are based on the techniques of Lester Horton, Martha Graham, andJose Limon. Students learn how to move creatively and express themselves within these core technique styles.

Jazz 4 & 5 Ages 12 +Jazz 6 & 7 Ages 14-17

From classic style of 1940s musicals to today’s So You Think You Can Dance, these classes include various jazz styles. Guest teachers and choreographers are from film, television, Broadway, and around the world.

Hip-Hop 4 & 5 Ages 12+Hip-Hop 6 & 7 Ages 14-17

Seen in music videos, film, and television, the popularity of Hip-Hop is always growing. These classes are structured and are based on real dance philosophy. Students learn body isolation movements, gain a better understanding of rhythm and enjoy learning to dance to popular music.

DANCE CLASSES DESIGNED JUST FOR BOYS!Take advantage of your son’s natural sense of athleticism with classes designed specifically for boys and their competitive nature. Limited scholarships are available.

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PRE-PROFEssiONal DaNcE PROgRam (AGES 8-17)The Pre-Profession Dance Program at HSA is for students exhibiting exceptional potential and a passion for the self-expressive and powerful world of dance. Students are assigned two or more classes per week as part of a pre-determined curriculum.

The pre-professional program assigned curriculum includes invitation-only repertory rehearsals/workshops for both boys and girls ages 8 and up. Performance opportunities include in-studio showings, outside events, and end-of-year dance recitals concert. The program requires at least one ballet class and one or more of the following electives: modern, jazz, tap, African, and hip-hop. Boys’ Ballet is introduced for ages 8 and up. Pointe class is introduced for girls ages 11 and up.

The Pre-Professional Program is by invitation or place-ment only. Please contact alynch@hsanyc.org for information regarding auditions and placement.

Level 1 (Ages 8 and up) 2-3 classes per week: 1-2 Ballet classes 1 Elective

Level 2 (Ages 9 and up) 4 classes per week: 3 Ballet classes 1 Elective

Level 3 (Ages 10 and up) 4-5 classes per week: 3 Ballet classes 1-2 Elective(s)

Level 4 (Ages 11 and up) 5 classes per week: 3-4 Ballet classes 1-2 Elective(s)

Level 5 (Ages 12-14)5-7 classes per week: 3-5 Ballet classes 2-3 Elective(s)

Level 6 (Ages 14-16) 5-8 classes per week: 4-5 Ballet classes 1-3 Elective(s)

Level 7 (Ages 16-17)5-8 classes per week: 4-5 Ballet classes 1-3 Elective(s)

hsa PREP schOlaRshiP PROgRam (AGES 12-17)HSA’s fully funded scholarship program is for our most talented dancers with the greatest potential and commitment to a career in dance. This intensive dance training program is designed for those students exhibiting the highest level of ability, potential and motivation.

The curriculum requires up to eight (8) classes per week with additional repertory workshops, guest artist master classes, performing opportunities, and field trips. At least four to five classes must be ballet and the remaining classes consist of one or more of the following electives: modern, jazz, tap, African, and hip-hop, as assigned by the director. The curriculum also includes pointe classes for girls, Men’s Ballet Class for boys, and partnering classes. Special workshops and master classes with guest artists and choreographers from around the world are offered periodically. These special workshops may culminate in a studio showing or performance.

6-8 classes per week: 4-5 Ballet classes 2-3 Electives Weekly repertory rehearsals

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THeaTreDEPARTMENTTheatre at Harlem School of the Arts explores the many rewarding and enjoyable elements of performing on stage. Through a range of classes, presentations and performances, students share their deep learning and experience with one another and the community. Learning begins with well-trained teachers implementing exciting strategies for rigorous study and innovative performance.

Studying theatre benefits students by seamlessly and richly connecting many learning styles while preparing students with practice in collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. We hope your child will join the substantial and growing group of alumni that are professionals in theatre, and are life long theatre lovers whose learning was deepened by their time at Harlem School of the Arts.

alfred Preisser Director of Theatre

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Antonia BadonTamu Favorite Charles Gerber Denise Hurd Amanda McDowallLibya PughWillie Teacher

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EaRly chilDhOOD actORs (AGES 2-5)Young children respond with joy and energy to creative play, drama and storytelling. They like to imitate adult roles and play dress-up. On their own, they generate make-believe scenarios entering an imaginative world of their own creation. These interactions not only engage the imagination, they provide group opportunities to develop social and language skills.

• Listening, responding, taking turns and working cooperatively in a group.

• Recognizing, re-creating, identifying, differentiating, and sequencing dramatic elements. • Choosing, expressing and creating elements of theater.

ElEmENtaRy schOOl actORs (AGES 5-10)As emergent readers, theater activities provide a venue for children to demonstrate physically and vocally their understanding of character, conflict and action. They also become skilled in memorization, which allows them to use scripted materials in activities and perfor-mances. Learning in theater develops physical skills and vocal skills, and facilitates understanding of character and motivation.

• Initiating, cooperating, co-planning, and respecting others’ opinions.

• Classifying, interpreting, comparing, and analyzing works of theater and dramatic literature. • Personal and artistic choices in creating theater and responding to performance.

Creative Play Early Actor Ages 2-5Through playing as characters, objects and as a group this class provides engagement focusing on early social skills, creative learning and laughter. Parents accom-pany their child in this introductory class.

Early Actor Ages 3-5 Students play with creating stories and making charac-ters, and explores the joys of improv, singing, move-ment, and voice & speech, transforming their stories into tales to share and tell.

Intro to Acting Ages 5-7Through storytelling and creating characters this class provides games and exercises that include improv, singing, movement, voice & speech and fun to develop stage skills and understand story structure. Students will share their work in a presentation.

Poetry on Stage Ages 5-7Students will explore popular, modern and classic tales from around the world. This class uses games and exercises that include improv, singing, movement, voice & speech and fun to take poems from the page to presentations.

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Acting 1 Ages 8-10Using games and exercises that dive into improv, movement, voice & speech, fun, fiction and possibly fantasy, students will work individually and in small groups to create playful presenta-tions.

Improv Ages 8 -10Through working as an ensemble and without a script, students explore games, tricks, and pranks that help them open up to the kind of spontaneity that breeds better comic timing on stage and stronger reactions in rehearsals. Laughter will ensue!

miDDlE schOOl actORs (AGES 11-14)Students at this age are increasingly concerned with meaning and truth, both personal and social, and are beginning to think in more abstract ways and to speculate about origins and outcomes. The turbulent emotions and rapid physical changes of this age group present both challenges and

opportunities for the growth of skills and expression in theater. Students are capable of focused work in various techniques and styles of theater, and enjoy the “safe space” that a structured and defined challenge provides. They can investigate and apply complex and varied processes to inventing and executing theater activities.

• Building confidence and a defined sense of self, trust among peers,

working independently, and taking risks.

• Accurately executing different styles of theater and considering multiple factors.

Exploring Shakespeare Ages 11-14In getting to know Shakespeare, this class pro-vides games and exercises, improv, movement, play-time with language, lore and learning about the Bard, all to create and present captivating scenes from stories that still stir us.

Writing for the Stage Ages 11-14Through exploring dramatic writing from around the world, this class provides steps for digging into writing monologues, scenes and spoken word, while learning about proper formatting of scripted material and then having it presented.

Improv Ages 11-14Working as an ensemble and without a script, students explore games, tricks, and pranks that help them open up to the kind of spontaneity that breeds better comic timing on stage and stronger reactions in rehearsals and quicker one liners to save the day at school and at home.

Acting II Ages 11–14Through creating characters from stories and texts from around the world, this class introduces the basic tools of acting that include: objective/ obstacle, given circumstance, inner monologue, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation and lots of fun, and then students present scenes!

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Prerequisite: Acting 1high schOOl actORs (AGES 14-18)Theatre will serve as an enjoyable outlet for self-expression, group interaction, and an opportu-nity to explore personal meaning and identity. They gain confidence and develop an awareness of the standards and requirements of the univer-sity and professional theater arenas, and identify personal goals regarding future study and work in theater. Deep experiences in creating theater, and understanding theater history, the cultural context of theater and aesthetic concerns, lead to the emergence of their personal artistic voice.

• Understanding and empathizing with others

• Initiating, planning and producing projects independently in coordination with others.

• Explaining, comparing, implementing, decoding, and critiquing theater.

• Reflecting upon their strengths and

weaknesses in theater.Harlem in Theatre and Film Ages 12-18 Students examine how dramatists of stage and screen have integrated historical narrative, personal recollection, religion, music and folk art to reflect, depict and express the sights and sounds of Harlem.

Acting for the Camera Ages 12-18Working to play naturally in front of camera, this class provides students with practice and texts for cold readings, reading sides, hitting your marks, and repeating performance. Prerequisites: Teen Acting, Acting 2 or Adv. Acting

Improv Ages 14-18Through working as an ensemble and without a script, students explore technique, games, tricks, and pranks that help them open up to the kind of spontaneity that breeds better comic timing on stage, stronger reactions in rehearsals, good times at parties, and belly laughs.

Teen Acting Ages 14-18This introductory course will develop your acting skills, with powerful plays and sassy scenes. This class deepens the basic tools of: objective/ obstacle, given circumstance, inner monologue, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation and having lots of fun using improv, movement, voice & speech and staging techniques.

Advanced Acting Ages 14-18This class broadens the tools of acting and connects them to the realities and expectations of the industry through applying acting tools to potent and persuasive plays and sharp scenes. Prerequisites: Acting I & II recommended. Inter-view and audition required. Please contact Alfred Preisser for information regarding auditions and placement.

Shakespeare Scene Study Ages 14-18Through interpreting rich texts, and presenting scenes and monologues this class incorporates improv, movement, stage combat, voice & speech, big laughs and some shady vocabulary. Prerequisites: Acting I & II recommended. Interview and audition required. Please contact Alfred Preisser for information regarding auditions and placement.

Physical Acting Ages 14-17Students will express impulse and emotion without a text and using the body and imagination. This class works to improve the actors instrument applying (voice and body) theatre games and improv, neutral mask, Suzuki, View Points and giggles. Prerequisites: Teen Acting, Acting II or interview and audition.

Theatre History Ages 14-17Through Western classics to contemporary plays, this survey class provides context for plays and scenes to read, watch and stage.

Writing for the Stage Ages 14-17By excavating dramatic writing from around the world, this class provides steps for digging into writing monologues, scenes and spoken word, while learn-ing about proper formatting of scripted material and then having it presented. Prerequisites: Teen Acting or Acting 2

Directing for the Stage Ages 14-17Through investigating how characters live, move and express themselves in the world of a play this class provides steps for envisioning sets, props & costumes, lights, music, sound, and movement for the stage. Students can work with Tech, Visual Arts and actors to learn how to realize their vision for the stage. Prerequisites: Teen Acting, Acting II or Adv. Acting and Writing for the Stage.

Scenic Design & Tech Ages 14-17Students learn how to envision, communicate, collaborate and create sets, cos-tumes & props, including music, images, lights and sound working with Visual Arts and actors. Prerequisite is Directing for the Stage.

Stage Combat Ages 14-17Through creating the illusion of violence students study the martial art most commonly practiced in Renaissance Europe. This class provides layering act-ing skills and stage combat to create convincing theatrical violence. Students use both sides of the brain and body while learning this unique and versatile art form. Prerequisites: Teen Acting, Acting II or interview and audition.

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ViSual arTSDEPARTMENTHSA offers a wide variety of classes in the visual arts fostering individual creativity and expres-sion. Classes include a full spectrum of media, including digital art, drawing, filmmaking, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture; taught by a faculty of world-class profes-sional artists and guest lecturers.

Annually, the Visual Arts Department hosts two group exhibitions of the students’ work at the school along with providing several opportunities for students to participate in Harlem com-munity gallery showings. Beyond the curriculum, HSA seeks to cultivate an appreciation of the arts within the Harlem community by presenting guest artist and faculty exhibitions that are open to the public.

ana Ruiz-castillo Director of Visual Arts

FacUlty

Ramona FagboreHosea JohnsonRaymond JonesMatthias Leutrum Daniel LujanGhislaine SabitiBegonia Santa-CeciliaShanon Weltman

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yOUNg aRtists (AGES 2-8)Young children are active and exuberant explorers. Artistic images capture the physical and sensory aspects of their discoveries. They love to express the movement, feeling and tactile qualities of animals, places and people. They tell stories by combining their observations with their inner worlds of fantasy and include details that capture the important parts of their ideas.

Art making becomes an important spur to the use of imagination.

Art Explorations (Ages 2-3)Come celebrate with your child by creating art side-by-side. Our youngest students will learn all about shapes, color and texture and have fun with clay, paint, glue and watercolors along with fun materials like feathers, buttons and found objects to create their first master pieces! A parent/care-taker is required to attend class.

Kinder Crafts (Ages 3-5)In this hands-on course, children discover art right at their fingertips. Through arts and crafts projects, students explore their creativity with construction paper, glue, crayons, markers, and paint.

Art Basics I (Ages 4–6)Students are exposed to the broad fundamentals of art making including drawing from observation, painting, water coloring, and collage-making using paint, pencil, charcoal, crayons, pastels and printing materials. Harlem Renaissance artists and its vibrant contemporary art scene will also be explored! Students will gain fine motor skills and problem solving skills. A student-supplied, protective smock, apron or t-shirt is required.

Clay Creations (Ages 4-6)Students will explore the basics of working with clay by learning all the different techniques used in Ceramics, including coiling, slabs, relief, modeling and glazing. Both the art and craft are explored as children create colorful objects such as treasure boxes, personalized cups and other items. A student-supplied, protective smock, apron, or t-shirt is required.

Little DaVincis (Ages 4-8)This course is designed for students who are interested in exploring painting techniques in water-color, acrylic and oil paints. While developing their painting skills, students will discover color mixture, texture, lighting and composition. Subject matter includes still life, landscape, and abstraction.

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ElEmENtaRy & miDDlE schOOl aRtists (AGES 7 – 12) By adolescence, youngsters have developed powerful new thoughts and feelings that challenge established world-views. As experiences become increasingly conflicting and diverse, so art making becomes a safe arena for experimenting in the construction of new relationships between inner and outer realities. Painting, drawing, collage, printmaking, and art appreciation become im-portant vehicles for testing ideas, making judg-ments, forming values and exercising curiosity. In particular, the exploration of new and different ideas about the representation of three-dimension-al space helps youngsters express new points of view about themselves and their worlds.

• Through an exploration of art materials and techniques, students exercise imagination, construct meanings, and depict their experiences.• Students hone observation skills and develop visual arts vocabulary to describe art making.• They learn work together in teams and inde-pendently.

Drawing I Ages 7-10In this class students will work in a variety of media — graphite, charcoal, ink and pastels to find their artistic voice. This course will furnish students with the tools to explore the more expres-sive parts of drawing through observation, imagi-nation and ideas. Children will engage in still life, landscape and portraiture as they learn the fundamentals of rendering, values and contrast, line quality and composition.

Puppets and Masks Ages 7-10In this class, students will imagine and make their own toy puppets and face masks! Based on their original drawings, students will learn how to bring their idea to life using sculptural techniques like papier mache, assemblage, and form-building. Exploration is encouraged and students will have access to soft and oil pastels, craft and construc-tion paper, and recycled materials to attain their goal.

Ceramics I Ages 7-10Students will explore the basics of working with clay by learning all the different techniques used in ceramics, including coiling, slabs, relief, modeling and glazing. Using their hands and wooden tools, children create colorful objects such as treasure boxes, personalized cups and other items. They will gain fine motor skills and learn about proportion and to successfully engineer and connect parts into a finished piece of art. A student-supplied, protective smock, apron, or t-shirt is required.

Ceramics II Ages 10-15Students expand their technical understanding of ceramic techniques including decoration, glazing and firing, with emphasis on design, color and form. They’ll sculpt both figurative and abstract pieces, increase their understanding of modeling and design concepts, and focus on self-expression and problem solving skills. A student-supplied, protective smock, apron, or t-shirt is required.

Fashion Design Ages 9-12This class caters to students interested in building a foundation in the art of fashion. Students will study the fashion figure, sketching, and pattern making. They’ll also survey Harlem’s history of style. Using a sewing machine, students will learn to create finished pieces!

Manga Mania I Ages 9-12The popular Japanese comics Pokemon, DigiMon, and Bleach serve as inspiration for this fun and creative class! Students will explore sto-rytelling through creative writing, drawing through character design, and comic development inspired by Japenese Anime cartoons and Manga comics. In each class, new drawing and digital color techniques are explored along with a discussion about new Anime and Manga trends. Using the computer, students will learn to use Photoshop professional graphic design software. They’ll also be encouraged to carry a sketchbook out of class to draw often.

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Art Basics II Ages 8-12Students are exposed to the broad fundamentals of art making including drawing from observation, painting, water coloring, and collage-making using paint, pencil, charcoal, crayons, pastels and printing materials. Harlem Renaissance artists and its vibrant contemporary art scene will also be explored! Students will gain fine motor skills, problem solving skills, and learn to present their art verbally. A student-supplied, protective smock, apron or t-shirt is required.

Illustration Ages 8-12In this course students will discover the exciting possibilities and variety of techniques used to illustrate everything from traditional book illustrations to popular computer animated gifs. Topics covered will include sequential styles as used in comic book art along with 3D sculptural illustration styles. Students will study different professional illustrators throughout history and learn how to use the Adobe Creative suite profes-sional graphic design software. Other tools used are pencil, ink, paint, collage materials.

Introduction to Filmmaking Ages 10-15Discover your inner filmmaker! Through the exciting world of digital video, students will learn the theories and techniques involved in the

pre-production, filming, and post-production processes while receiving hands-on instruction with camcorders and editing software. Students will explore the community and our school to create a short documentary.

Into to Digital Photography Ages 9-12Through a series of practical camera-based exercises, this course provides beginning-level camera owners with creative project ideas to explore their camera, compositional and technical skills. Digital imaging is introduced through use of Adobe Photoshop, image enhancement, manipulation and printing. With the goal of creating a comprehensive exhibit of student work, emphasizing conception and presentation.

Printmaking Ages 9-14In this class students create positive and negative prints of their drawings and print them with a cold press onto textured paper, fabric and other materials. Students comprehend how images are silk-screened onto their hats, t-shirts, fabrics and more.

Set Design Ages 9-12This course teaches methods of approaching, developing, and completing set designs through study of scenic history, research, styles, and

techniques. By designing several simple mock projects and collaboration with Dance and Theatre Departments, students develop and expand skills resonating with the artistic and technical demands of professional set designing.

Graphic Design Ages 8-12This course introduces students to the endless possibilities of computer art! Students will learn basic print and web design techniques to create magazines, posters, and blogs, while being introduced to a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.

Mural Making Ages 8-12No matter the street, Harlem is filled with beautiful murals! Students will visit several murals during class fieldtrips, work together to draft a mural con-cept in small scale and then enlarge their individual ideas into a large scale work of art. Both design and composition will be studied in this class.

high schOOl aRtists (AGES 12 - 17) Some young people are pursuing art as part of their general education. For these youngsters continuing experiences with materials, combining observation and imagination and honing expressive skills, offer a repertoire in which to construct personal meaning.

Other young people will be majoring in art and exploring more professional levels of idea making, interpretation, and representation. For both groups, the development of personal expressive voices, the creation of “idea” portfolios, the emergence of critical insight and judgment on their own work and that of others, are critical and central to on-going development.1

• Students develop a personal style along with the awareness of the power of art to illuminate, inform, and influence opinion.

• Students read and write about art to reinforce literacy skills and interpret artwork by providing evidence to support assertions.

Pottery Ages 12-17Pottery is a great introductory course for teens that want to experience “throwing” using a potter’s wheel. Basic techniques such as wedging, centering and trimming will be explored, as well as self-expression through design and decoration. Students will increase their fine motor and problem-solving skills and learn to use a variety of cutting tools and paint glazing techniques.

Teen Art Basics Ages 12-17Designed for teens who have always wanted to learn how to draw and paint, this course introduces various art mediums, including pencil, charcoal, ink, acrylic paint and watercolors to allow students to comprehend the basics of line drawing, color theory, and composition. An encouraging instructor and work environment aim to nurture self-expres-sion and develop artistic abilities.

Introduction to Photography Ages 12-17This class introduces students to the fundamentals of 35mm camera and analog darkroom techniques, including processing black-and-white film. Course culminates in an exhibition of student work, showcasing creative expressions.

Advanced Graphic Design Ages 12-17This course introduces students to the endless possibilities of computer art! Students will learn basic print and web design techniques to create magazines, posters, and blogs, while being introduced to a variety of software programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. Advanced Drawing & Painting Ages 12-17This course emphasizes the mastery of foundational skills in drawing and painting. Teens are inspired by the techniques of Masters such as Michelangelo, DaVinci, and Van Gogh to produce figure drawings, portraits, still life, and landscapes using pastels, India ink, pencil, acrylics and oils. Students are also assisted with developing a portfolio for college submission. Required for HSA Prep students.

Manga Mania II Ages 12-17The popular Japanese comics Pokemon, Naruto and Dragon Ball Z serve as inspiration for this fun and creative class! Students will explore storytelling through creative writing, drawing through character design, and comic development inspired by Anime cartoons and Manga comics. In each class, new drawing and digital color techniques are explored along with a discussion about new Anime and Manga trends. Using the computer, students will learn to use Photoshop graphic design software. They’ll also be encouraged to carry a sketchbook out of class to draw often and create their own comic book by the conclusion of this class!

Advanced Photography Ages 12-17For the experienced student, the next level of 35mm photography is explored through photojournalism, lighting and photo editing software to produce a theme-based portfolio. With a more independent study of acquired techniques, each student will be encouraged to create a body of work that showcases their unique creative vision. A brief history of photography is also included in the course.

Advanced Sculpture Ages 12-17Spring Semester Only (Jan 31 - June 6)Students will immerse themselves in the 3D world by using different materials such as clay, plaster, recycled materials and even stone! Students will look into the principles of working in three dimen-sions by studying the human figure, animals and abstract sculpture by learning different techniques including modeling, carving and mixed media. Emphasis is placed on individual projects.

Art History of the Harlem Renaissance Ages 12-17Spring Semester Only (Jan 31 - June 6)The Harlem Renaissance was a crowning achievement in African-American culture (1919-1930s) that resonates as a major American cultural movement today. In this course, students will learn all about the multifaceted areas of the Harlem Renaissance including the contributions of race, economics, religion, community, music and fashion. Presentations will be displayed through projection, music and multimedia. Students will be encouraged to share their point of view during class discussions, presentations, and in written essays. They will gain a greater appreciation for the history of Harlem and learn to identify and consider work by artists of the period.

The Artist and the City Ages 12-17In this course students will consider how they anticipate Harlem changing in the coming years and discuss the idea of “futurism” to visualize and express those changes. Students will collaborate as a team and use a variety of tools and techniques include drawing, sketching, digital media, and painting on canvas, plywood and paper. The development of imagery about the important issues of our time and in Harlem will allow students to merge their individual creative voices into a powerful visual common message about Harlem’s future. Included fieldtrips include visits to Studio Museum of Harlem and Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). 30

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intensive Course with 2014 Fall Artist in Residence paco Cao

The Hidden History of the Harlem Renaissance Ages 12 - 17Students will work with renowned artist in residence Paco Cao and a team of faculty from the HSA visual arts department to create a visual story inspired by the Harlem Renaissance that combines historical events and fiction. The historical aspects of the project will be based on research carried out at New York Public Library - Schomburg Center for Research in Harlem. The fictional elements of the story will be comprised of works created specifically for the project, using different formats: written text, photographs, paintings, manuscripts, printed materials, books, and illustrations. Those works will be based in disciplines found at HSA including music, theatre and dance.

The students will participate in the creation of the project through classroom activities planned by Mr. Cao. The visual story resulting from the project will be presented on a website and the website itself will be the final product of the project, in addition to a presentation and talk back with the artist as part of the HSA Family Enrichment Series.

Fall 2014 Artist in Residencepaco Cao

Paco Cao was born in Asturias, Spain and holds a PhD in art history from the University of Oviedo, Spain. He is unfaithful to any particular medium. Employ-ing a wide range of disciplines and materials, his work establishes a strong relationship between art, audience, and context. He has worked with and shown his work internationally including at MoMA, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, El Museo del Barrio, The New Museum, and El Prado Museum (Madrid,

Spain). His work has been reviewed, among others, by The New York Times, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, The Huffington Post, Los Angeles Times, ArtNews, El País, El Mundo and ABC. Photo: Mart Museum

HSA Students participate in a mural project with 2013 Artist in Residence and faculty member Mattias Leutrum, inspired by the work of Keith Haring.

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HSa prep PROGRAMHSA Prep is a highly selective, pre-professional scholarship program providing students ages 12-17 with advanced-level arts training in music, dance, theatre and the visual arts, individual mentoring, life enrichment workshops, study hall access, high school/college application support, and opportunities to engage with professional artists of the highest caliber.

For over 25 years, HSA Prep has enabled young people of exceptional talent to meet high academic, artistic and personal goals. HSA Prep’s graduates have had a near 100% acceptance rate to prestigious colleges, universities and conservatories including Harvard University, The Juilliard School, Spelman College, Brown University, and NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, among many others.

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hsa PREP OvERviEW

Commitment from HSA Prep StudentsAll HSA Prep students are assigned a schedule of 4-8 classes per week by the director of their department. In exchange for full scholarship, prep students must maintain at least a B-average, give 4 work hours per week as teaching assistants or administrators gaining invaluable work experience, have exemplary attendance in all classes on their assigned HSA Prep schedule, and adhere to the policies of the School. Parents and students sign a commitment letter each year, and students must re-audition or undergo an evaluation session each year. At the end of each semester, students will receive full evaluations measuring their artistic growth, class participation, attendance, behavior and academic performance.

HSA Prep Application ProcessThe competitive application process includes an audition/art submission; personal essay; recommendations from principals, counselors, and teachers; and the most recent report card. Admission to any of our four disciplines is by audition or invitation only.

Applying to HSA PrepTo apply for admission to HSA Prep or for more information, please visit www.HSAnyc.org or contact our Prep Director, Ron Alexander at ralexander@hsanyc.org.

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hsa PREP mUsic HSA Prep Music is designed to prepare talented student musicians with a strong work ethic for admission to conservatories and post-secondary music education. The program integrates private lessons, ensemble participation and classes in history and musicianship.

Participation in studio class, practice and performances are required. The admission process includes a theory placement test and a personal interview. All applicants will be asked to sight read at the audition. Each spring, new and continuing students will be auditioned for admission to the HSA Prep Music Program. Please visit our website for the complete list of auditions require-ments.

Classes for a Music Prep student may include:

• Private Lessons

• Accelerated Musicianship I

• HSA Jazz Band

• Composition

• Topics in Music Appreciation: Jazz Pianists of Harlem

hsa PREP DaNcE The HSA Prep Dance Program offers students the highest level of dance training (previously mentioned in HSA Prep Overview). Dance Prep students must take all required classes, including special workshops and academic courses, and will be selected by audition for all seasonal performances. Performances will feature select advanced students, professional guest artists, and guest chore-ographers from dance companies, Broadway, film, television, and international productions. Dance Prep students will also gain inspiration with trips to outside dance performances and visits from guest artists.

Workshops will expose Dance Prep students to the entrepreneurial side of preparing to be a professional dancer, and fully prepare them for the audition process.Classes for a Dance Prep student may include:

• 6-8 classes per week:

• Four to five ballet (4-5)

• Two to three electives (2-3)

• Weekly repertory rehearsals

hsa PREP thEatRE

The HSA Theatre Prep Program is an intensive scholarship acting program. This prestigious pre-professional training program focuses on various acting styles, designed to provide students with the variety of tools necessary to prepare them for entry into an institution of higher learning and/or a career in the theatre. The core curriculum is designed to provide our young actors with the building blocks that are necessary to position themselves for success. Each scholar accepted into the program is given a pre-determined schedule of essential acting courses and exciting electives designed to make them better citizens, better communicators and better actors. Their own strong commitment to the program will prepare them for HSA ’s ultimate goal, to ensure that all of our Prep students go on to highly-competitive college and university programs. To further enable our future leaders to achieve success HSA Prep Theatre Program will include Bridging the Gap a series of workshops and master classes designed to provide mentor opportunities and serve to bridge the gap between our exceptional training program and gaining real world business experience.

Theatre Prep curriculum may include advanced training in the following:

• Monologue• Improv• Playwriting• Scene Study• Stage Combat• Shakespeare

• Acting for the Camera• Audition Prep• Voice and Speech• Musical Theatre• Neutral Mask• Theatre History

hsa PREP visUal aRts

The HSA Prep Visual Arts Program is a pre-professional program designed for the young student who is interested in pursuing a career in the visual arts. The program provides rigorous training in the fundamentals of studio and digital arts, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, computer art and web design. Students will also be well-versed in art history and theory. As students develop their skills in each of these fields, they will create a portfolio of work that meets the high standards of collegiate art and academic programs, providing a solid foundation from which to become a professional artist.

Classes for a Visual Arts Prep student include:

• Advanced Sculpture• Art History• Advanced Photography• Graphic Design• Advanced Drawing & Painting

hsa PREP schOlaRshiPsHSA Prep students are awarded full scholarships annually. Auditions are held May 4–9, 2014. Scholarships are awarded based on an audition and/or portfolio review by departmental committees. Students receiving Prep scholarships will receive written notification of acceptance to the program. All scholarship recipients are required to have an excellent attendance record (no more than one unexcused absence), perform work study hours and pay an administration fee of $175. These hours are assigned at the discretion of the Prep Program Director. Pre-professional Dance Program partial dance scholarships are awarded by audition or invitation only. 36

HOW TO regiSTerREgistRatiON iNFORmatiONThe Harlem School of the Arts accepts all students ages 2-18 without an audition. Register your child today for our quality education programs in Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Musical Theatre! Register today to secure a place in your favorite classes.

thE REgistRatiON PROcEss1. New to HSA? Review courses offered in HSA Catalog and Course Schedule2. Complete required registration forms: • 2014-2015 Registration Form • Student Medical Form • Enrollment Policies Agreement

3. Submit completed registration materials, regis-tration fee, and tuition by August 18, 2014 for fall semester or full year enrollment.

REgistRatiON mEthODs• Online at www.HSAnyc.org/apply.php• By email – forms can be downloaded from website, scanned and emailed to register@hsanyc.org

• In person at HSA OFFicE hOURsRegistration Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 10 am – 6pm Sat 9am-12pm; 1pm-7pm (Sept-June Only)

tUitiON DiscOUNts FOR all!• 5% Early Bird Discount for the students who pay their tuition in full by the July 15

• 10% Sibling Discount: for each additional sibling registering at the same time residing within same household

• 5% Corporate Donor Employee Discount: for employees of participating corporations*

* List of participating corporations subject to change

FUll yEaR REgistRatiONRegistration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore students and their families are encouraged to register for the entire year (both fall and spring semesters) for both group classes and individual lessons in order to secure their place.

REgistERiNg FOR PRivatE lEssONsFor new students, our registration staff and program directors will work with you to find the right teacher to suit your individual needs. Returning students receive priority and should register no later than July 15, 2014 in order to guarantee the availability of your current day, time and/or teacher. Should you wish to change your existing timeslot, you must also submit your registration materials by July 15. HSA requires students to purchase/rent their own instruments. Students may rent instruments from recommended sources. Further information can be obtained by calling the front desk at (212) 926-4100 x300.

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OthER imPORtaNt REgistRatiON iNFOAt the time of registration, when necessary, parents and students will meet with program directors to plan the student’s curriculum. Final class place-ment will be within the first two weeks of the semester. Parents of school-age children, please remember to take into account child’s school and home commitments when selecting their HSA class schedule. No tuition refunds are made after the sec-ond week of the semester.

FiNaNcial iNFORmatiON Forms of Payment HSA accepts cash, cashier’s checks, money orders, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover for tuition payments. HSA does not accept personal checks.

Registration FeeThere is an annual nonrefundable, registration fee of $40 for individuals and $50 for families due at the time of registration. Except where noted, tuition does not cover the cost of costumes, dress code attire, composition notebooks, instrument rental, and other supplies, although some instructional materials may be provided.

Flexible Tuition Payment OptionsThe Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) offers its families the flexibility of 4 different payment plan options, allowing the convenience of paying your tuition in full or in installments over the year.

Regardless of your chosen payment option, the first tuition payment is due by before classes begin on September 18, 2014 and all tuition for the 2014-15 year must be paid in full no later than April 15, 2014. Students will not be permitted to start classes until tuition is paid in full or a payment plan has been signed off by our bursar’s office. Tuition can be paid as follows:

1. Pay tuition in full - 1 single payment

2. Pay tuition in 2 payments (per year or term)• Fall 2014 due Sept 18 & Oct 15• Spring 2015 due Jan 31 & Mar 15• Full Year due Sept 18 & Dec 15

3. Pay tuition in 4 payments* - Full Year Only(Includes a surcharge; Requires autopay enrollment) • Payment #1 due Sept 18• Payment #2 due Oct 15• Payment #3 due Jan 15• Payment #4 due Mar 15

4. Pay tuition in 8 payments* - Full Year Only(Includes a surcharge for autopay enrollment)• Payment #1 due Sept 18• Payment #2 due Oct15• Payment #3 due Nov15• Payment #4 due Dec 15• Payment #5 due Jan 15• Payment #6 due Feb 15• Payment #7 due Mar 15• Payment #8 due Apr 15

*HSA requires an automatic payment option when choosing 4 payments or more. Payment plans require approval by the school bursar. If you would like to request a payment plan, please mark the appropriate box on your registration form and our bursar will contact you to schedule and appointment.

FiNaNcial aiDHSA understands that our families represent an economically diverse community consisting of many who need financial assistance to provide their children with world-class training in the arts. Financial aid assistance for families with demon-strated financial need is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All financial aid applications are processed by an independent company, Private School Aid Services (PSAS). There is a $26 fee to apply. Financial aid applications for 2014-15

are only accepted one time during the year: April 1, 2014 to July 15, 2014. No financial aid ap-plications will be accepted after July 15, 2014. Financial Aid is for full year enrollment only and is not available for individual semester enrollment. If you are interested in applying for financial aid, please visit www.HSAnyc.org/aid.php and submit a completed financial aid application and complete HSA registration documents by July 15, 2014.

Applicants will be notified in writing of financial aid awards by August 15, 2014. Submitting a financial aid application does not guarantee that financial aid will be awarded and any remaining tuition due beyond the aid granted is due by the first day of classes on September 18, 2014.

schOOl POliciEsHSA reserves the right to suspend or terminate the instruction and performance participation of stu-dents who do not meet their financial obligations. Additionally, late payments will result in a $15 late charge applied monthly. Parents are responsible for the full cost of instruction regardless of financial aid and scholarship application status. Tuition credit will not be given as a result of classes or lessons missed. Accounts more than 90 days in overdue will be sent to collections.

Class CancellationsHSA may cancel classes, especially those with insufficient students enrolled. In the event a class is canceled by the school, you will be notified and given the opportunity to transfer to another class. If you do not enroll in another class, you will receive a credit which can be applied for the next semester or a pro-rated refund.

Withdrawal & Refund PolicyRegistration obligates a student for the entire semes-ter or year . If a student has paid in full and with-drawals within the first two weeks of the semester, he/she will receive a 75% refund of the full tuition. The registration fee is nonrefundable. If the tuition has not been paid in full, the parent is responsible for 25 % of the tuition costs. After the first two weeks of the semester, no other refunds will be made. Notification any withdrawal must be made in writing to the registration office, without exception.

Absences/Missed LessonsPlease contact the Attendance Hotline at (212) 926-4100 x100 to notify HSA that your child will be absent. Private music lessons require at least 24 hour notification to be an excused absence or to be considered for rescheduling a make-up lesson. Each student is allowed a maximum of one excused absence and make up per semester. There are no make up classes for group lessons.

• Private Lessons o Please schedule all make-up lessons directly with your instructor. The instructor is responsible for coordinating with the registrar.

o Any absences must be on file with the registration office. Calling an instructor directly is not an official cancellation and will result in no make up for that lesson.

o Tuition credit will not be given as a result of lessons missed due to suspension or dismissal.

TardinessPrivate lessons - Students who are late for a private lesson will not be guaranteed their lesson time. Faculty will wait for a student for one-third of the scheduled lesson duration; students are asked to do the same.

Group Classes - Students who are late for sched-uled classes will be allowed to enter the class no later than 15mins after class time begins. After that time, it is an unexcused absence.

Dance classes - If student is more than 15 minutes late, the student will be asked to observe the class and write notes in their dance journal for review by the teacher and dance director.

PaRENtal sUPERvisiON OF stUDENtsParents or guardians waiting for a child to com-plete class(es) at HSA may wait quietly in the café area or gathering space. Please remember to keep conversations at a minimum near studio doors as it may be disruptive to the class in session. Parents may drop their children off for classes as long as they arrive 5 prior to the end of class to pick up their child. Children under 12 years of age may not be left unattended inside the building beyond their scheduled class time. Students over the age of 12 may arrive for classes alone, but must abide by all HSA rules of conduct.

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Q: Where is the Harlem School of the Arts? a: The Harlem School of the Arts (HSA) is located

in the historic Hamilton Heights section of West Harlem at 645 Saint Nicholas Avenue at 141st Street in New York City, easily accessible from the A,B,C & D trains at 145th Street station or M3 Bus.

Q:What classes are offered at HSA?

a:HSA provides classes for people of all agesin music, dance, theatre, visual arts, and musical theatre offering private and group lessons at all levels of expertise (Ages 2 & up).

Q: How early can you start? Do you offer classesfor toddlers? What about adults?

a: Group classes begin at age 2. The HSA EarlyChildhood program offers classes for children ages 2 to 4 years old. Registration is first come, first served, including classes available to adults in all four disciplines. We recently introduced adult dance and fitness classes in Zumba, Intro to Horton, and Ballet.

Q: How many weeks is a term and how long are classes?

a: Each semester runs for 16 weeks. Classesgenerally last between 30 minutes to 2 hours, and students may take as many classes as they like during our 32-week school year!

Q: Does my child need to have his or her own instrument to take a class?

a: Yes. However, for those students who do nothave access to an instrument, HSA can provide a list of stores that rent a variety of instruments.

Q: How will I know what level class my child should be taking?

a: Ages 2-6 require no assessment for classes; simply choose the class that is the right fit for your child’s age. For dance classes and private music lessons, each student will be given an assessment by the department to determine the appropriate placement level for classes.

Q: What do you offer for students who want to pursue art as a profession?

a: Students, ages 12-18, interested in pursuing a career in the arts would benefit from HSA Prep, which provides accelerated arts training to prepare students for a continued education in the arts.

Q:How do I register?

a: There are three ways to register at HSA: Register online, by fax, or in person at the School.

Q: Can I volunteer to help HSA?a: Absolutely! As a nonprofit, we’re always looking

for great volunteers and interns to help keep our School running at its best. If you would like to make a difference and join our network of volunteers, please call Amadea Edwards, Director of Operations, at (212) 926-4100 x303 or email jobs@HSAnyc.org.

Q: ¿Hablan español?a: HSA tiene la capacidad de traducir al español. Para otros idiomas (por ejemplo, francés, criollo haitiano, japonés, chino, etc.), necesitamos una solicitud por adelantado. Comuníquese con la oficina del registrador por el teléfono: (212) 926-4100, extensión 304.

FaQs

Yvette L. Campbell President & CEO

Kalima Jackson-Wills Executive Assistant

DEvElOPmENt

Kim Chan Director of Development

Erica Green Individual Giving Manager

Meredith Lee Institutional Giving Manager

FiNaNcE

Bing Su Comptroller

Sherry Kee Bursar/Accountant

Gina Lee Business Manager

maRKEtiNg

Melissa Skinner Director of Marketing & Sales

Byron McCray Graphic Designer & Brand Manager

PROgRams

Ronald K. Alexander Prep Scholarship Program Director

Christopher Keramidas Summer Camp & Educational Outreach Director

Aubrey Lynch II Dance & Musical Theatre Program Director

Alfred Preisser Theatre Program Director

Ana Ruiz-Castillo Visual Arts Program Director

Imani Wilson Music Program Director

Cherri Nelle Thompson Program Director Assistant

OPERatiONs

Amadea Edwards Chief Operating Officer

Al Grant Head of Security

Zoe Hoarty Senior Studio Manager

Margaret Ehrlich Studio Manager

REgistRatiON

Sarah Frazier Student Services & Registration Manager

DeAngelo Blanchard Registration Associate

Maria Casas Front Desk Associate

J. Michael Kinsey Front Desk Associate

Amanda Robinson Front Desk Associate

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By Subway or Bus A, C, B, D to 145th Street M3 to 141st Street

To Volunteer jobs@HSAnyc.org

To Donatewww.HSAnyc.org/donate.php(212) 926-4100 x310

Press Inquiriespress@HSAnyc.org(917) 370-6016

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