2026–2027 School Year
Fall 2026 Course Catalogue
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01 / Course department
Drama
14 class sections
Beginner6 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Beginner acting fundamentals: script analysis, warm-ups, sensory exercises, monologue prep.
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Sat | 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre | Stewart, Aaron | 1–5 | $550 |
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A working rehearsal process for a Broadway musical, covering staging, choreography, vocal arrangements, character work, and tech prep, culminating in a fully staged production at the end of first semester. Highly disciplined: punctuality, off-book memorization, and ensemble accountability required. Audition only.
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Sat | 1:35 PM – 6:35 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Harper, LaTrisa | 3+ | $2,200 |
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Improv 1Prep Track
Foundational improv: “yes, and,” active listening, short-form scene games.
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Sat | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, Theater | Hunter, Devin | 1–5 | $1,150 |
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Beginner musical theatre blending vocal warm-ups with choreography toward a solo/ensemble number.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 109 | Hunter, Devin | 1–5 | $1,225 |
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Storytelling and movement class for the youngest students using music and props.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Stewart, Aaron | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Storytelling and movement class for the youngest students using music and props.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Stewart, Aaron | Pre-K–K | $475 |
Intermediate4 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Acting 2Prep Track
Ensemble-focused acting: subtext, partner dynamics, rehearsal discipline.
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Tue | 04:45 PM – 06:45 PM | 9/22 – 1/12 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Hunter, Devin | 3–8 | $613 |
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Improv 2Prep Track
Builds on Improv 1 with longer scenes and status work.
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Mon | 04:45 PM – 06:45 PM | 9/21 – 2/1 | Harlem School of the Arts, 232 | Brooks, Thea | 3–8 | $613 |
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Musical Theatre 2Prep Track
Pre-professional training in acting-through-song, choreography, and audition technique.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 9/19 – 5/29 | HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre | Harper, LaTrisa | 5–9 | $1,100 |
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Musical Theatre Scene StudyPrep Track
Rehearsing scenes blending dialogue and song from shows like Matilda and Annie.
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Fri | 04:45 PM – 06:45 PM | 9/25 – 6/11 | Harlem School of the Arts, 109 | Hunter, Devin | 3–8 | $1,225 |
Advanced4 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Advanced ActingPrep Track
Conservatory-style class for classical/contemporary scene work.
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Tue | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/19 – 6/21 | HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre | Peguero, Natalia | 8–12 | $1,225 |
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Advanced Musical TheatrePrep Track
Pre-professional audition prep, harmonization, rehearsal leadership.
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Wed | 04:45 PM – 06:45 PM | 9/19 – 6/21 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Harper, LaTrisa | 8–18 | $1,226 |
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Broadway, Ballet and Jazz EvolutionPrep Track
Ballet fundamentals, jazz technique, Broadway-style choreography.
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Fri | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 9/25 – 6/11 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Harper, LaTrisa | 8–12 | $1,225 |
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Improv 3Prep Track
Advanced long-form improv (Harold, montage) building full pieces from a suggestion.
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Mon | 04:45 PM – 06:45 PM | 9/19 – 6/21 | HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre | Diaz, Jennifer | 8–12 | $1,226 |
02 / Course department
Dance
45 class sections
Beginner18 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Beginner acrobatics: strength, balance, basic tumbling.
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Sat | 04:00 PM – 04:45 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Taylor, Jaylen | 1–2 | $475 |
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Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.
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Sat | 12:15 PM – 01:45 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Evans, Jude | 3–6 | $550 |
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Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.
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Tue | 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM | 9/22 – 1/12 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Evans, Jude | 3–6 | $550 |
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Intro to Broadway dance vocabulary via jazz warm-up and combinations.
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Sat | 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Evans, Jude | 3–6 | $550 |
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Beginner Lester Horton technique.
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Thu | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Garcia, Fabian | 4–6 | $550 |
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Introductory tap: rhythm, coordination, basic technique.
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Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Hill, Khalid | Pre-K–2 | $475 |
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Introductory tap: rhythm, coordination, basic technique.
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Fri | 04:15 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/25 – 1/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Leski, Kal | Pre-K–2 | $475 |
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Acrobatics for ages 4–5: rolls, beginner cartwheels.
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Sat | 09:00 AM – 09:45 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Taylor, Jaylen | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Acrobatics for ages 4–5: rolls, beginner cartwheels.
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Fri | 03:30 PM – 04:15 PM | 9/25 – 1/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Leski, Kal | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Foundational ballet for the youngest dancers.
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Sat | 09:00 AM – 09:45 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Jones, Paris | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Foundational ballet for the youngest dancers.
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Sat | 09:45 AM – 10:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Jones, Paris | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Short, energetic intro to rhythm and popular music.
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Sat | 09:45 AM – 10:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Thomas, Arne | Pre-K–K | $475 |
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Continuing foundational ballet.
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Sat | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Taylor, Jaylen | K–1 | $475 |
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Next step in foundational ballet.
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Sat | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Evans, Jude | 1–2 | $475 |
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Further foundational ballet training.
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Sat | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Jones, Paris | 2–3 | $475 |
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Next step after Pre-Primary Hip Hop.
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Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Thomas, Arne | 1–3 | $475 |
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Next step after Pre-Primary Hip Hop.
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Thu | 05:00 PM – 05:45 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Thomas, Arne | 1–3 | $475 |
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Beginner/intermediate tap, hoofing-style technique.
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Sat | 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Hill, Khalid | 3–5 | $475 |
Intermediate14 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Builds on Acro 1: handstands, cartwheels, beginning walkovers.
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Sat | 09:45 AM – 10:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Taylor, Jaylen | 3–4 | $475 |
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Ballet 2Prep Track
Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.
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Tue/Thu | 4:30 PM-6:00 PM | 9/22– 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Chang, Yun-Tzu | 5–12 | $950 |
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Ballet 2Prep Track
Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.
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Sat | 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | James, Dustin | 5–12 | $475 |
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Broadway Dance 2Prep Track
Continues Broadway Dance 1 with more advanced combinations.
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Mon | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/28 – 2/1 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Taylor, Jaylen | 3–6 | $550 |
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Hip Hop 1-2Prep Track
Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.
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Sat | 04:30 PM – 05:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Thomas, Arne | 4–5 | $475 |
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Hip Hop 1-2Prep Track
Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.
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Thu | 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 112 | Thomas, Arne | 4–5 | $475 |
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Horton 2Prep Track
Intermediate Horton technique; not for beginners.
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Thu | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Ahern, Meagan | 3–6 | $550 |
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Pointe 2-5Prep Track
Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.
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Wed | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/23 – 1/13 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Ahern, Meagan | 7–12 | $475 |
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Pointe 2-5Prep Track
Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.
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Mon | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/28 – 2/1 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Gomes, Bethania | 7–12 | $475 |
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Flexibility, core strength, injury prevention.
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Fri | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/25 – 1/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Lopes, Cassia | 6–12 | $475 |
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Tap 2Prep Track
Continues tap technique from Tap 1.
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Tue | 06:00 PM – 07:30 PM | 9/12 – 12/19 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Hill, Khalid | 3–5 | $550 |
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Variations 1-2Prep Track
Entry point to classical variation repertoire.
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Sat | 05:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | TBD | 3–6 | $475 |
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Variations 3-5Prep Track
Intermediate variation repertoire.
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Tue | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/22 – 1/12 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Lopes, Cassia | 7–12 | $475 |
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Variations 3-5Prep Track
Intermediate variation repertoire.
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Thu | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Lopes, Cassia | 7–12 | $475 |
Advanced13 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Next level after Acro 2.
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Sat | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Taylor, Jaylen | 6–12 | $475 |
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Afro Caribbean 3Prep Track
West African/Caribbean dance vocabulary and drum rhythms.
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Wed | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/23 – 5/19 | Harlem School of the Arts, 106 | Calhoun, Ethel from Everybody Moves Program | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Ballet 3Prep Track
Pre-professional training; audition required.
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Wed | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/23 – 1/13 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Chang, Yun-Tzu | 6–12 | $550 |
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Ballet 3Prep Track
Pre-professional training; audition required.
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Fri | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/25 – 1/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Gomes, Bethania | 6–12 | $550 |
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Ballet 3Prep Track
Pre-professional training; audition required.
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Mon | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/28 – 2/1 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Chang, Yun-Tzu | 6–12 | $550 |
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Hip Hop 3-5Prep Track
Advanced hip-hop styles (popping, locking, house, tutting).
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Fri | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/25 – 1/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Thomas, Arne | 8–12 | $550 |
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Horton 3-5Prep Track
Advanced Horton technique; placement assessment required.
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Thu | 06:30 PM – 08:00 PM | 9/24 – 6/10 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Evans, Jude | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Men’s BalletPrep Track
Male-specific ballet technique.
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Wed | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/19 – 6/21 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Simmons, Leyland | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Men’s BalletPrep Track
Male-specific ballet technique.
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Mon | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/19 – 6/21 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | Evans, Jude | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Ballet 4Prep Track
Advanced ballet; placement assessment required.
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Sat | 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | TBD | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Ballet 5Prep Track
Most advanced ballet level.
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Sat | 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 105 | James, Dustin | 6–12 | $1,100 |
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Pointe 4-5Prep Track
Advanced pointe; placement assessment required.
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Wed/Sat | 05:00 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/23 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Gomes, Bethania | 6–12 | $2,200 |
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Tap 3Prep Track
Advanced tap; assessment required for new students.
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Sat | 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 104 | Hill, Khalid | 6–12 | $550 |
03 / Course department
Media & Design
16 class sections
Beginner3 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Drawing & Painting for BeginnersClass Full – Waitlist Available
Entry-level drawing and color basics.
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Sat | 09:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Kobeszko, Magdalena | 1–3 | $500 |
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Sculpture, clay, paper mache for young students.
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Thu | 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | 9/24 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Schaul, Lynn | K–2 | $500 |
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Students write/illustrate/print their own picture book.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | TBD | 1–3 | $575 |
Intermediate5 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Animation: An Introduction To Moving ArtPrep Track
Foundational animation across traditional, digital, stop-motion.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 A | Gardel, Tatiana | 5–12 | $1,150 |
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Comic/strip creation from character design to panels.
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Sat | 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Madera, Justin | 2–6 | $1,150 |
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Digital illustration basics in Photoshop/Procreate.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 233 | Madera, Justin | 2–6 | $1,000 |
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Composition, observational drawing, basic anatomy.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 111 | Akhmetova, Aika | 4–9 | $500 |
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Coding/design fundamentals via Minecraft.
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Sat | 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 232 | Fouron, Christine | 4–6 | $575 |
Advanced8 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Studio-style animated short film production.
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Sat | 12:30 PM – 02:00 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 A | Gardel, Tatiana | 8–12 | $1,150 |
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Same as above, Tuesday section.
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Tue | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/22 – 5/25 | Harlem School of the Arts, 233 | Kim, Daniel | 8–12 | $1,150 |
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Advanced Comic Book CreationPrep Track
Full comic book production.
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Fri | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 9/25 – 6/11 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Madera, Justin | 7–12 | $1,275 |
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Advanced Commercial Arts ProductionPrep Track
Commercial art/printmaking into sellable products.
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Thu | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 9/24 – 6/10 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Kobeszko, Magdalena | 9–12 | $1,275 |
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Advanced Techniques in the Visual ArtsPrep Track
Portfolio-focused advanced techniques.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 111 | Akhmetova, Aika | 7–12 | $575 |
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Film Making and EditingPrep Track
Cameras, lighting, sound, Adobe Premiere editing.
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Wed | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/23 – 5/19 | Harlem School of the Arts, 233 | Johnson, Lindsay | 9–12 | $1,225 |
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Video game design fundamentals and Unity.
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Sat | 11:30 AM – 01:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 232 | Fouron, Christine | 9–12 | $638 |
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Mural Painting and CreationPrep Track
Researching, designing, and painting murals off-site.
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Sat | 02:30 PM – 04:30 PM | 9/19 – 5/29 | Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B | Providence, Azekiwe | 8–12 | $1,275 |
04 / Course department
Music
16 class sections
Beginner9 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Percussion fundamentals, West African/Caribbean rhythms.
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Sat | 12:30 PM – 01:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, Multi-Use Gallery Space | Eaton, Donald | 1–7 | $475 |
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Introductory jazz ensemble, group rehearsal skills.
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Tue/Thu | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/22 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 205 | White, Roslyn | 5–12 | Included |
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Beginner guitar: sight-reading, tuning, melody/rhythm basics.
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Sat | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 206 | Hackett, Robin | 2–6 | $475 |
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Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.
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Sat | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 201 | Jones, Clifford | Pre-K–1 | $475 |
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Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 201 | Jones, Clifford | Pre-K–1 | $475 |
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Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 201 | Jones, Clifford | 2–6 | $475 |
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Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.
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Sat | 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 201 | Jones, Clifford | 2–6 | $475 |
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Suzuki-method violin/viola/cello intro.
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Sat | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 206 | Burnett, David | Pre-K–3 | $475 |
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Early-childhood percussion exploration.
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Sat | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, Multi-Use Gallery Space | Eaton, Donald | Pre-K–K | $475 |
Intermediate6 sections
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Ensemble/improvisation skills for some prior experience.
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Tue/Thu | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/22 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 206 | Podell, Matthew | 5–12 | Included |
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Technical independence and notation for young keyboard students.
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Sat | 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 201 | Jones, Clifford | 1–3 | $475 |
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Performance-focused choir, travel/audition support.
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Wed/Thu | 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM | 9/23 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 232 | Dolberry, Antoine | 4–12 | Included |
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Percussion Ensemble – Level 2Prep Track
Dedicated percussion ensemble repertoire.
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Sat | 01:30 PM – 02:30 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 202 | Eaton, Donald | 4–12 | $475 |
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Continues Suzuki string training, tone/intonation.
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Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 206 | Burnett, David | 3–12 | $475 |
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Suzuki Violin/Strings 3Prep Track
Intermediate Suzuki strings, introduces third position.
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Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 9/19 – 1/23 | Harlem School of the Arts, 206 | Burnett, David | 3–12 | $475 |
Advanced1 section
| Course | Days | Time | Dates | Location | Instructor | Grades | Fee |
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Advanced Jazz BandPrep Track
Audition-based ensemble; swing/blues/bebop improvisation.
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Tue/Thu | 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | 9/22 – 1/28 | Harlem School of the Arts, 234 | Heermans, Malec | 8–12 | Included |