American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York
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(212) 686-9244
- The American Academy of Dramatic Arts is a vibrant community of practicing professionals and students working together in a challenging and supportive environment.
School Highlights
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York serves 270 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 59%.
Top Rankings
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 16 staff | 88 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The American Academy of Dramatic Arts has both the location and the program to move you closer to your dream. With campuses in the hearts of both New York City and Los Angeles, the Academy offers the aspiring actor a stimulating, inspiring environment and a fertile ground for professional and personal growth. The two campuses comprise one school, sharing the same philosophy, objectives and programs. The Academy's New York campus is right on Madison Avenue, in a landmark building designed by acclaimed architect Stanford White. The six-story structure has classrooms, rehearsal halls, dance studios, dressing rooms, a prop department and production workshop, a costume department, a library and a student lounge. Three theatres — a 169-seat proscenium theatre, a 164-seat thrust-stage theatre and an arena-style theater seating 103 — are used for classes and rehearsals as well as full productions. The Academy stresses practical, professional training for stage, film and television. The program is highly structured, focusing on acting, voice and speech, and movement, with an emphasis on self-discipline, self-discovery and, above all, individuality. At each stage of development, students' classroom knowledge is tested through onstage performances.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New York is Fashion Institute of Technology (0.5 miles away).
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