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What's New With U? June 2024

Inspiring U | Jun 27, 2024

It's here! It's time! Let's gooo! Usdan Summer 2024 starts Monday, and we are so excited to welcome new and returning students to Usdan for another summer to remember. This year marks the first year of our partnership with New Victory LabWorks powered by the performing arts nonprofit New 42, who...

What's New With U? May 2024

Inspiring U | May 28, 2024

In this month's newsletter, we celebrate the accomplishments of three of our theater students and our former Artist in Residence The Knights. Plus, we reveal our theme for Summer 2024! Whether you are a student, parent, alum, donor, or fan, we thank you for your ongoing support and hope to see you...

Usdan students watching a theater production in an outdoor theater

What's New With U? April 2024

Inspiring U | Apr 29, 2024

This month, we revealed our 2024 Uniquely U Scholarship cohort and caught up with Artists in Residence Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winner DJ Kool Herc and the First Lady of Hip-Hop Cindy Campbell. Plus, we learned what Creative Writing teacher Daemond Arrindell is looking...

Group of students dancing in a circle on stage

What's New With U? March 2024

Inspiring U | Mar 28, 2024

This month, we celebrate all things music, from the launch of our Music Merit Scholarship Program to proudly supporting upcoming performances by our Artists in Residence, alumni, and Music students. Check out our Spotify for a curated playlist featuring Usdan alumni, Artists in Residence, and...

A young girl with long brown hair holding a violin case outside at Usdan

Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month

Inspiring U | Mar 1, 2024

March is Music On Our Schools Month (MIOSM) and to celebrate all things music, we have put together a calendar of activities to keep music front and center in your life during March. Click the image below to download your own printable version. Join in the challenge and share your love of music with...

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Class	Session	Major/Minor
Festival Showrunners: Usher, Host & Capture!	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Recreational Camp	1-Week Rec Camp	Major
Chess	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor and Recreational Activity
Performance: Children’s Theater	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Performance: Musical Theater	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Performance: The Usdan Troupe	8-Week	Major
Theater Skills: Improvisation & Theater Games	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Theater Skills: The Actor Sings	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Archery	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
U Time	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Yoga	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Nature, Ecology & Design	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Seed to Snack: Edible Gardening	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Absolute Beginner Guitar Minor	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Absolute Beginner Piano Minor	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Chamber Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Composition: Classical Music	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Composition: Intro to DJ Basics and the History of Hip-Hop	4-Week A	Minor
Composition: Songwriting	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Concert Band	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Guitar Minor (1-2 Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Jazz Ensemble (Major)	4-Week A	Major
Jazz Ensemble (Minor)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Junior Piano Major (3+ Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Junior Vocal Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Orchestra	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Piano Minor (1-2 Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Senior Piano Major (4+ Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Senior Vocal Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Ballet	4-Week A	Major
Broadway Jazz Dance	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Choreography	4-Week B	Major
Dance Adventure	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Hip Hop Dance (Major)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Hip Hop Dance (Minor)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Tap Dance	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Creative Writing	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Creative Writing: Playwriting	4-Week B	Minor
Art Adventure	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Beginner Painting	4-Week B	Minor
Ceramics	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Comic Art	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Jewelry Making: Mixed Media	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
LEGO™ Construction	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Painting & Drawing	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Photography	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Portfolio Development	4-Week A	Minor
Sculpture	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Sewing & Fashion Design	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Discovery	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major