Class Catalog Fall 2026 - Harlem School of Arts

2026–2027 School Year

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Drama (20) Dance (43) Media & Design (25) Music (19)

Drama

Beginner6 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Acting 1 Beginner acting fundamentals: script analysis, warm-ups, sensory exercises, monologue prep.	Sat	02:00 PM – 03:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre	Strano, Andrew	2–5	$550
Dramatic Writing Workshop-style class drafting a one-act play and short screenplay, with peer feedback.	Sat	02:30 PM – 03:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 A	White, Mercedes	6–12	$475
Improv 1 Prep Track Foundational improv: "yes, and," active listening, short-form scene games.	Sat	12:00 PM – 01:30 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, Theater	Brooks, Thea	2–5	$1,150
Musical Theatre 1 Prep Track Beginner musical theatre blending vocal warm-ups with choreography toward a solo/ensemble number.	Sat	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 109	Hunter, Devin	2–5	$1,225
Tiny Tales in Motion Storytelling and movement class for the youngest students using music and props.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Strano, Andrew	Pre-K–K	$475
Tiny Tales in Motion Storytelling and movement class for the youngest students using music and props.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Strano, Andrew	Pre-K–K	$475

Intermediate5 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Acting 2 Prep Track Ensemble-focused acting: subtext, partner dynamics, rehearsal discipline.	Tue	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/22 – 1/12	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Brooks, Thea	3–8	$613
Improv 2 Prep Track Builds on Improv 1 with longer scenes and status work.	Mon	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/21 – 2/1	Harlem School of the Arts, 232	Strano, Andrew	3–8	$613
Musical Theatre 2 Prep Track Pre-professional training in acting-through-song, choreography, and audition technique.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	9/19 – 5/29	HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre	Harper, LaTrisa	5–9	$1,100
Musical Theatre Scene Study Prep Track Rehearsing scenes blending dialogue and song from shows like Matilda and Annie.	Fri	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/25 – 6/11	Harlem School of the Arts, 109	Hunter, Devin	3–8	$1,225
On-Camera Podcasting On-camera acting technique plus podcast production basics.	Thu	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 109	Hunter, Devin	3–8	$613

Advanced4 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Advanced Acting Prep Track Conservatory-style class for classical/contemporary scene work.	Tue	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/19 – 6/21	HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre	White, Mercedes	8–12	$1,225
Advanced Musical Theatre Prep Track Pre-professional audition prep, harmonization, rehearsal leadership.	Wed	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/19 – 6/21	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Harper, LaTrisa	8–18	$1,226
Broadway, Ballet and Jazz Evolution Prep Track Ballet fundamentals, jazz technique, Broadway-style choreography.	Fri	05:00 PM – 07:00 PM	9/25 – 6/11	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Harper, LaTrisa	8–12	$1,225
Improv 3 Prep Track Advanced long-form improv (Harold, montage) building full pieces from a suggestion.	Mon	04:45 PM – 06:45 PM	9/19 – 6/21	HSA Theatre, HSA Theatre	Diaz, Jennifer	8–12	$1,226

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Dance

Beginner18 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Acro 1 Beginner acrobatics: strength, balance, basic tumbling.	Sat	04:00 PM – 04:45 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Taylor, Jaylen	1–2	$475
Ballet 1 Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.	Sat	12:15 PM – 01:45 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Daniel, Ashlyn	3–6	$550
Ballet 1 Foundational ballet, posture/coordination/musicality, ABT-NTC certified teachers.	Tue	04:30 PM – 06:00 PM	9/22 – 1/12	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Evans, Jude	3–6	$550
Broadway Dance 1 Intro to Broadway dance vocabulary via jazz warm-up and combinations.	Sat	03:00 PM – 04:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts	Evans, Jude	3–6	$550
Horton 1 Beginner Lester Horton technique.	Thu	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Garcia, Fabian	4–6	$550
Mini Taps Introductory tap: rhythm, coordination, basic technique.	Sat	11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Hill, Khalid	Pre-K–2	$475
Mini Taps Introductory tap: rhythm, coordination, basic technique.	Fri	04:15 PM – 05:00 PM	9/25 – 1/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	TBD, TBD	Pre-K–2	$475
Pre Primary Acro Acrobatics for ages 4–5: rolls, beginner cartwheels.	Sat	09:00 AM – 09:45 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Taylor, Jaylen	Pre-K–K	$475
Pre Primary Acro Acrobatics for ages 4–5: rolls, beginner cartwheels.	Fri	03:30 PM – 04:15 PM	9/25 – 1/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	TBD, TBD	Pre-K–K	$475
Pre Primary Ballet Foundational ballet for the youngest dancers.	Sat	09:00 AM – 09:45 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Jones, Paris	Pre-K–K	$475
Pre Primary Ballet Foundational ballet for the youngest dancers.	Sat	09:45 AM – 10:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Jones, Paris	Pre-K–K	$475
Pre Primary Hip Hop Short, energetic intro to rhythm and popular music.	Sat	09:45 AM – 10:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Thomas, Arne	Pre-K–K	$475
Primary A Ballet Continuing foundational ballet.	Sat	10:30 AM – 11:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Taylor, Jaylen	K–1	$475
Primary B Ballet Next step in foundational ballet.	Sat	10:30 AM – 11:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Daniel, Ashlyn	1–2	$475
Primary C Ballet Further foundational ballet training.	Sat	10:30 AM – 11:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Dessau, Suzannah	2–3	$475
Primary Hip Hop Next step after Pre-Primary Hip Hop.	Sat	11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Thomas, Arne	1–3	$475
Primary Hip Hop Next step after Pre-Primary Hip Hop.	Thu	05:00 PM – 05:45 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Thomas, Arne	1–3	$475
Tap 1 Beginner/intermediate tap, hoofing-style technique.	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
Acro 2 Builds on Acro 1: handstands, cartwheels, beginning walkovers.	Sat	09:45 AM – 10:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Taylor, Jaylen	3–4	$475
Ballet 2 Prep Track Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.	Tue/Sat	Varied (see section)	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Chang, Yun-Tzu	5–12	$950
Ballet 2 Prep Track Intermediate ballet; placement assessment required.	Thu	04:30 PM – 06:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Chang, Yun-Tzu	5–12	$475
Broadway Dance 2 Prep Track Continues Broadway Dance 1 with more advanced combinations.	Mon	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/28 – 2/1	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	TBD, TBD	3–6	$550
Hip Hop 1-2 Prep Track Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.	Sat	04:30 PM – 05:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Thomas, Arne	4–5	$475
Hip Hop 1-2 Prep Track Energetic hip-hop building freestyle and choreography skills.	Thu	06:00 PM – 07:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Thomas, Arne	4–5	$475
Horton 2 Prep Track Intermediate Horton technique; not for beginners.	Thu	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Ahern, Meagan	3–6	$550
Pointe 2-5 Prep Track Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.	Wed	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/23 – 1/13	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Ahern, Meagan	7–12	$475
Pointe 2-5 Prep Track Pointe training for students with prior ballet experience.	Mon	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/28 – 2/1	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Gomes, Bethania	7–12	$475
Stretch & Conditioning Flexibility, core strength, injury prevention.	Fri	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/25 – 1/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Lopes, Cassia	6–12	$475
Tap 2 Prep Track Continues tap technique from Tap 1.	Tue	06:00 PM – 07:30 PM	9/12 – 12/19	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Hill, Khalid	3–5	$550
Variations 1-2 Prep Track Entry point to classical variation repertoire.	Sat	05:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	Lopes, Cassia	3–6	$475
Variations 3-5 Prep Track Intermediate variation repertoire.	Tue	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/22 – 1/12	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Lopes, Cassia	7–12	$475
Variations 3-5 Prep Track Intermediate variation repertoire.	Thu	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Lopes, Cassia	7–12	$475

Advanced11 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Acro 3 Next level after Acro 2.	Sat	11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Taylor, Jaylen	6–12	$475
Afro Caribbean 3 Prep Track West African/Caribbean dance vocabulary and drum rhythms.	Wed	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/23 – 5/19	Harlem School of the Arts, 106	TBD, TBD	6–12	$1,100
Ballet 3 Prep Track Pre-professional training; audition required.	Wed	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/23 – 1/13	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Chang, Yun-Tzu	6–12	$550
Ballet 3 Prep Track Pre-professional training; audition required.	Fri	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/25 – 1/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Gomes, Bethania	6–12	$550
Ballet 3 Prep Track Pre-professional training; audition required.	Mon	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/28 – 2/1	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Chang, Yun-Tzu	6–12	$550
Hip Hop 3-5 Prep Track Advanced hip-hop styles (popping, locking, house, tutting).	Fri	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/25 – 1/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Thomas, Arne	8–12	$550
Horton 3-5 Prep Track Advanced Horton technique; placement assessment required.	Thu	06:30 PM – 08:00 PM	9/24 – 6/10	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Evans, Jude	6–12	$1,100
Men's Ballet Prep Track Male-specific ballet technique.	Wed	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/19 – 6/21	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Simmons, Leyland	6–12	$1,100
Men's Ballet Prep Track Male-specific ballet technique.	Mon	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/19 – 6/21	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Evans, Jude	6–12	$1,100
Ballet 4 Prep Track Advanced ballet; placement assessment required.	Sat	02:30 PM – 04:00 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Daniel, Ashlyn	6–12	$1,100
Ballet 5 Prep Track Most advanced ballet level.	Sat	02:30 PM – 04:00 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 105	Lopes, Cassia	6–12	$1,100
Pointe 4-5 Prep Track Advanced pointe; placement assessment required.	Wed/Sat	05:00 PM – 06:30 PM	9/23 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Gomes, Bethania	6–12	$2,200
Tap 3 Prep Track Advanced tap; assessment required for new students.	Sat	12:30 PM – 02:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 104	Hill, Khalid	6–12	$550

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Media & Design

Beginner3 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Drawing & Painting for Beginners Entry-level drawing and color basics.	Sat	09:30 AM – 10:30 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Jimenez, Pedro	1–3	$500
Mixed Media Intro to 3D Sculpture, clay, paper mache for young students.	Thu	04:00 PM – 05:00 PM	9/24 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Schaul, Lynn	K–2	$500
Picture Books Reimagined Students write/illustrate/print their own picture book.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Prevatt, Jennifer	1–3	$575

Intermediate5 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Animation: An Introduction To Moving Art Prep Track Foundational animation across traditional, digital, stop-motion.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 A	Gardel, Tatiana	5–12	$1,150
Comic Book Art: An Introduction To Sequential Art Prep Track Comic/strip creation from character design to panels.	Sat	12:30 PM – 03:00 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Madera, Justin	2–6	$1,150
Digital Painting: An Introduction To Photoshop Prep Track Digital illustration basics in Photoshop/Procreate.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 233	Madera, Justin	2–6	$1,000
Drawing & Painting Level 2 Composition, observational drawing, basic anatomy.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 111	Akhmetova, Aika	4–9	$500
Minecraft Builders: An Introduction to Coding Coding/design fundamentals via Minecraft.	Sat	09:30 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 232	Fouron, Christine	4–6	$575

Advanced9 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Advanced Animation & Character Design – Saturday Prep Track Studio-style animated short film production.	Sat	12:30 PM – 02:00 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 A	Gardel, Tatiana	8–12	$1,150
Advanced Animation & Character Design – Tuesday Prep Track Same as above, Tuesday section.	Tue	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/22 – 5/25	Harlem School of the Arts, 233	Kim, Daniel	8–12	$1,150
Advanced Comic Book Creation Prep Track Full comic book production.	Fri	05:00 PM – 07:00 PM	9/25 – 6/11	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Madera, Justin	7–12	$1,275
Advanced Commercial Arts Production Prep Track Commercial art/printmaking into sellable products.	Thu	05:00 PM – 07:00 PM	9/24 – 6/10	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Kobeszko, Magdalena	9–12	$1,275
Advanced Digital Paintings Prep Track Advanced digital painting, color theory, lighting.	Mon	04:30 PM – 06:00 PM	9/28 – 6/21	Harlem School of the Arts, 233	Southerland, Corinne	7–12	$1,150
Advanced Techniques in the Visual Arts Prep Track Portfolio-focused advanced techniques.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 112	Akhmetova, Aika	7–12	$575
Film Making and Editing Prep Track Cameras, lighting, sound, Adobe Premiere editing.	Wed	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/23 – 5/19	Harlem School of the Arts, 233	Johnson, Lindsay	9–12	$1,225
HSA Game Makers Video game design fundamentals and Unity.	Sat	11:30 AM – 01:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 232	Fouron, Christine	9–12	$638
Mural Painting and Creation Prep Track Researching, designing, and painting murals off-site.	Sat	02:30 PM – 04:30 PM	9/19 – 5/29	Harlem School of the Arts, 208 B	Johnson, Lindsay	8–12	$1,275

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Music

Beginner9 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
African Drum Circle Percussion fundamentals, West African/Caribbean rhythms.	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
Beginner Jazz Band Introductory jazz ensemble, group rehearsal skills.	Tue/Thu	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/22 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 205	White, Roslyn	5–12	Included
Guitar Class Beginner guitar: sight-reading, tuning, melody/rhythm basics.	Sat	01:00 PM – 02:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 206	Hackett, Robin	2–6	$475
Intro to Keyboard SAT 9:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Sat	09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 201	Jones, Clifford	Pre-K–1	$475
Intro to Keyboard SAT 10:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 201	Jones, Clifford	Pre-K–1	$475
Intro to Keyboard SAT 11:00am Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 201	Jones, Clifford	2–6	$475
Intro to Keyboard SAT 12:00pm Foundational keyboard class, hand position and sight-reading.	Sat	12:00 PM – 01:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 201	Jones, Clifford	2–6	$475
Suzuki Violin/Strings 1 Suzuki-method violin/viola/cello intro.	Sat	09:00 AM – 10:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 206	Burnett, David	Pre-K–3	$475
Toddlers Drumming Time Early-childhood percussion exploration.	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
Intermediate Jazz Band Ensemble/improvisation skills for some prior experience.	Tue/Thu	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/22 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 206	Podell, Matthew	5–12	Included
Keyboard Level 2 Technical independence and notation for young keyboard students.	Sat	01:00 PM – 02:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 201	Jones, Clifford	1–3	$475
Natalie Cole Community Choir Performance-focused choir, travel/audition support.	Wed/Thu	04:30 PM – 06:30 PM	9/23 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 232	Dolberry, Antoine	4–12	Included
Percussion Ensemble – Level 2 Prep Track Dedicated percussion ensemble repertoire.	Sat	01:30 PM – 02:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 202	Eaton, Donald	4–12	$475
Suzuki Violin/Strings 2 Continues Suzuki string training, tone/intonation.	Sat	10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 206	Burnett, David	3–12	$475
Suzuki Violin/Strings 3 Prep Track Intermediate Suzuki strings, introduces third position.	Sat	11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 206	Burnett, David	3–12	$475

Advanced2 sections

Course	Days	Time	Dates	Location	Instructor	Grades	Fee
Advanced Jazz Band Prep Track Audition-based ensemble; swing/blues/bebop improvisation.	Tue/Thu	05:00 PM – 07:00 PM	9/22 – 1/28	Harlem School of the Arts, 234	Heermans, Malec	8–12	Included
Nat King Cole Generation Hope Ensemble Jazz/swing ensemble with community-focused performance.	Sat	03:30 PM – 05:30 PM	9/19 – 1/23	Harlem School of the Arts, 234	Heermans, Malec	8–12	Included

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