Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

Cast Members from Frozen Chill with Usdan Campers

News | Jul 18, 2019

Frozen’s Noah J. Ricketts, Broadway's Kristoff, and Alyssa Fox, the Elsa standby, along with Usdan Alum Mat Eisenstein, the show's assistant conductor and keyboard player, visited Usdan on July 16, performing in the Festival at the McKinley Amphitheater. Ricketts and Fox stayed around for a talkback...

"Wildman" Steve Brill Visits Usdan

News | Jul 18, 2019

Steve “Wildman” Brill and his daughter Violet brought their unique foraging skills to Usdan on July 8. Mixing humor with important information, the Brills conducted tours of the 140-acre wooded campus for students and staff, pointing out which plants were edible (and which are NOT). Newsday was on...

Usdan Students gather around Wildman Steve Brill

Usdan Dance Chair Gets Bessie Nomination

News | Jul 18, 2019

Congratulations to Usdan Dance Chair Juliana May who recently received a 2019 Bessie nomination — an honor celebrating excellence in the Dance world. Read more here.

Usdan Partner Artist Makes Some “Modern” News

News | Jul 18, 2019

Olafur Eliasson, one of our Partner Artists, is making some news across the pond with his upcoming retrospective and his new Tate Modern restaurant. Olafur’s Little Sun team has been an integral collaborator with our Sustainable Art & Design program. Read more about his latest news here.

Usdan Announces its 2019 Festival Lineup

News | Jul 18, 2019

Every season, Usdan welcomes world class artists to perform as part of their Festival program. This year’s lineup — curated once again by Jonathan Shmidt Chapman — includes Constantine Maroulis, CONTINUUM Ballet, Red Trouser Show and more. More here

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