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Your Stage. Your Spotlight. Your Future.
Launch your performing arts career through immersive studio training and professional productions. At Sands College, you'll have access to and learn from industry leaders in NYC, LA, and abroad while building the connections that power your success. Be part of a legacy of excellence in performing arts education.
Undergraduate Musical Theater Programs (Source: Backstage.com)
One of the 2024 Best College Dance Programs in America (Source: DanceUS.org)
Acting Colleges in America (Source: Backstage.com)
Transformative Programs
Each of our programs combines rigorous academic study with professional-level training. Our curriculum—shaped by working artists and industry leaders—develops versatile performers and creative innovators. Our graduates are prepared to enter the workplace, carrying a legacy of artistic excellence and creative authenticity.
Learn from Industry Insiders
At Sands College, your instructors are active professionals—seasoned actors, writers, directors, and producers with careers spanning Hollywood, independent film, and television. Through hands-on mentorship, they’ll guide you in building a body of work you can be proud of and open doors to established industry networks, setting you on a clear path to success.
Fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At Sands College of Performing Arts, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. We embrace the richness of different backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, fostering an environment that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and belonging for all.
See Our Stars
Sands College of Performing Arts students learn to navigate the industry from day one. In addition to designing, choreographing, stage managing, directing, and forming theater ensembles around the world, here’s where you’ve recently seen us.