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New York State Summer School of the Arts

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Ballet

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School of Ballet

June 28, 2020 to July 25, 2020

National Museum of Dance
Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Choral

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The 2013 School of Choral Studies at the Chautauqua Institute

School of Choral Studies

July 5, 2020 to August 1, 2020

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

Dance

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Dance Performance

School of Dance

July 12, 2020 to August 8, 2020

National Museum of Dance
Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Media Arts

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School of Media Arts

July 11, 2020 to August 7, 2020

Alfred State College

Alfred, New York

Orchestra

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School of Orchestral Studies students practicing

School of Orchestral Studies

July 26, 2020 to August 22, 2020

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

Theatre

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School of Theatre

June 28, 2020 to July 25, 2020

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York

Visual Arts

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School of Visual Arts student painting

School of Visual Arts

July 4, 2020 to July 31, 2020

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York

Calendar

New York City School of Dance Audition

February 16, 2020 - 10:30am

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

New York, New York

Capital Region School of Theatre Auditions

February 22, 2020 - 10:00am

New York State Museum

Albany, New York

New York City Area School of Theatre Auditions

February 23, 2020 - 10:30am

Ripley Grier Studios

New York, New York

Opening Day of the School of Theatre

June 28, 2020 - 1:00pm

SUNY Delhi

Delhi, New York

School of Ballet Opening Day

June 28, 2020 - 2:00pm

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, New York

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Latest News

Now Hiring: NYSSSA Summer Travel Associate

December 9, 2019

We are hiring a seasonal associate (April through August 2020) to join our Albany team! The associate will work out of our main office in Albany with significant travel across New York State to open and close summer schools. In April, May, and June, working hours are Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM. From Late June through end of August, the schedule varies depending on school needs. Weekend and late-night hours are required. For details about the position, see the below information.

Now Hiring: NYSSSA Residential Life

November 25, 2019

The New York State Summer School of the Arts is now hiring Residential Life Staff for the 2020 Season.

Now Hiring: Wind and Percussion Director

November 1, 2019

The NYSSSA School of Orchestral Studies is seeking a Wind and Percussion Director! For details about the position, see the below information.

NYSSSA Receives Award for School of Theater

January 10, 2018

January 10, 2018

School of Theater Recognized by New York State Theatre Education Association for its Commitment to Furthering Educational Theater

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The New York State Summer School of the Arts is a program of the Office of Cultural Education, New York State Education Department.

NYSED General Information:
(518) 474-3852

Contact NYSSSA

NYS Summer School of the Arts
New York State Education Department
Office of Cultural Education
Cultural Education Center, Room 10D79
Albany, New York 12230

nysssa@nysed.gov

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NYSSSA is a summer arts residential intensive program that includes individual and group instruction in seven schools: ballet, choral studies, modern dance, visual arts, media arts, orchestral studies, and theatre.