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Welcome to AMDA.

For over 60 years, AMDA has been America's premier performing arts institution, recognized throughout the industry for its rich history of launching some of the most successful careers in theater, film, music and television, established in 1964 by an elite group of Broadway artists.

AMDA was born with a simple but powerful idea to create a school run by professional performers for performers today, more than 2300 students each year become part of amdas, thriving community of artists honing their craft with one of the top performing arts faculties in the world.

AMDA gives students the opportunity to study on both coasts, with campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, the two epicenters of the world entertainment and culture.

The thing that Amna does is that it gives you a seat at the table.

I had never taken a dance class before my life, before coming to AMDA, I'd never had a voice lesson.

It doesn't matter, anybody can learn anything that they put their mind to walk into the school is back to back hard work, because you're having to learn so many songs and you're having to learn so much choreography, and having to learn a script and a monolog, and the pressure is something that you need for when you leave and you graduate and you gotta get a job.

I walked out of there with a degree and a lot of knowledge.

I'd like to congratulate the students, Amanda, for surviving third semester.

Nothing is easy in this life.

Nothing worth anything is easy. You don't want to work for it. You ain't gonna get it.

Now, if you know what you're worth, go out and get what you're worth.

AMDA College of the Performing Arts Los Angeles is located in the center of Hollywood, near the historic intersection of Hollywood and Vine steps away from the Pantages Theater Capitol Records and the legendary Hollywood Bowl, AMDA la offers multiple degree options, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting music, theater, dance, vocal performance, commercial music.

There are bfas in Film and Television Arts with concentrations in on camera, acting, filmmaking and screenwriting.

There are bfas in performing arts with concentrations combining acting, music, theater and dance with content creation.

AMDA Online provides the flexibility to pursue degrees in acting and music theater from anywhere.

Additionally, AMDA la also offers a Bachelor's of Arts degree in performance studies. Amdas BFA and BA degrees can be completed on a traditional four year schedule or by taking advantage of amdas summer term the bachelor programs can be completed in as little as two and a half years.

In addition, AMDA has a new graduate degree program offering a Master of Arts in performance, studies, arts education, or a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting, you need to be honest with me.

An AMDA la offers an associate's degree of occupational studies in acting, acting for camera, musical theater and dance.

AMDA associates degrees can be completed on a traditional two year schedule or by taking advantage of the summer term students can graduate in as little as a year and a half after completing the associate's degree.

Graduates may continue for an additional four terms of study in order to obtain a bachelor's degree.

Having the BFA program really changed how I walk into an audition room and how I carry myself as a performer, I really felt like I was prepared and I knew exactly what to do.

The day after graduation, when you get your BFA, it's game time.

You I really fell in love with the idea of living in a really big city like Los Angeles, and the location and the curriculum are just impeccable and really appealing.

The two and a half acre Main Campus features 40 classrooms and studios a black box the. Director, 10 dance studios, a computer lab, 19 voice rooms, a stage combat armory, a performing arts library, two cafes, a health and wellness center, a beautiful outdoor Piazza, and much more two blocks away is amdas Cosmo building.

Cosmo is home to the school's main stage, where AMDA puts on full musicals, plays, dance concerts and many of our capstone graduation performances.

Cosmo is also home to several classrooms, a recording studio, makeup studio and costume shop.

AMDA la offers a variety of housing options for students.

There are three residence buildings located on campus, and three more located nearby.

All units are furnished and have 24 hour security.

Buildings range from historic Hollywood bungalows to modern, renovated apartments.

Each building has different amenities.

Some have full apartment kitchens, while others have community kitchens.

Our residence halls also feature a mix of lounges, garden courtyards and fitness centers.

AMDA, New York, the American musical and dramatic Academy is centered in one of the city's cultural hubs Manhattan's Upper West Side.

The campus is surrounded by some of the most renowned performing arts venues in the world, including Broadway's theater district and Lincoln Center.

AMDA, New York, offers rigorous, four term conservatory certificate programs in three areas of study, acting, Musical Theater and Dance Theater.

AMDA take four THE STUDIO PROGRAM acting for stage, film and television, the integrated program for the musical theater performer with an emphasis in vocal performance, acting and dance the dance theater conservatory training dancers for a career in theatrical dance performance by combining dance acting and vocal technique and the acting for Camera program designed for the actor who has specific interest in film, television and new media.

When you come to AMDA, you'll be living in the heart of New York City, you'll be working with teachers who work in the industry.

You really will hit the ground running training for a professional career

the experience you have here, just living in New York City and getting to work with the faculty.

It's not like any other school.

What's unique about AMDA is current students can get a really rigorous, very thorough training in a very short amount of time.

The Conservatory certificate can be completed on a traditional two year schedule, or by taking advantage of the summer term students can graduate in as little as a year and a half certificate.

Graduates can continue on to the Los Angeles campus for an additional four terms of study in order to obtain a bachelor of fine arts degree. I think the new New York is incredible.

The location is to die for amden, New York's main campus facility, located on 61st Street, is over 60,000 square feet, containing 28 studios and classrooms, 25 private voice rooms, student lounges and a newly renovated theater.

The 54th Street Building, located seven blocks from the main campus, houses a sound stage, studios, an edit lab and a library.

The historic Ansonia building, one of amdas original locations, houses a black box style theater performance and studio spaces and private voice rooms. When I go back to the Ansonia building, I get very nostalgic.

I remember that time being a time where I was sort of coming into myself and really becoming the person who I ended up being.

So those first few years in New York were very special, and AMDA was definitely a big part of that for student housing.

AMDA, New York, offers several residence options, including the Greenwich House, located in the heart of Greenwich Village, this residence hall is divided into two towers, and each nine story tower includes apartment style suites and studios.

Students can enjoy a wide range of amenities, including a full kitchen, laundry facilities and a study lounge.

The Greenwich house has 24 hour security and dedicated student affairs staff members on site, faculty.

The New York and Los Angeles campuses are each home to approximately 250 faculty and guest artists who are successful working professionals in the performing arts industry.

Make sure you keep your breath.

I think having a working faculty is a major component of coming to AMDA.

Keep that core in.

Your professors are out working, so you're going to learn from them in every way, not just all the right things to do, but what a tough industry it is, and why learning what you're supposed to be learning in class is so important.

And there are lots of teachers here at AMDA who are professional directors.

Choreographers, musical directors, and we hire AMDA students all the time.

Students have the opportunity to network with Broadway performers, screenwriters, choreographers, songwriters, film directors, theater actors and producers for television and film.

The faculty at AMDA are stellar so many of them are invested in their students, and that's why amazing performers come out of this school.

They're getting firsthand information about what the industry is like right now, and when they graduate, they have contacts that can help them get their first job, which is a really important asset if you want to be a working artist.

Performance opportunities at AMDA, there are performance opportunities everywhere.

The curtain goes up more than 150 times a year, from full scale main stage musicals, plays and dance concerts to short films, Capstone performances, workshops, readings and class presentations. AMS philosophy is simple.

Performers should perform.

Young Artists need the opportunity to perform in order to master their craft. We want students auditioning, performing and creating from day one at AMDA, so every semester, students have the opportunity to audition for a variety of performances. Recent musicals include Aida Wild Party sister.

Recent plays include almost Maine, A Raisin in the Sun, Shakespeare in Love.

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Recent dance concerts include old wine, new skin, East Side Story, Maison dere the there are staged readings, performances of original dance choreography by students and guest artists, short films, classical and contemporary music presentations, dance for camera.

The list is enormous. In addition to our productions, each student will participate in a capstone performance in their final semester.

These production experiences provide an opportunity for students to be featured in solo and ensemble based work and perform for audiences in the heart of Hollywood and New York City.

Pending BFA graduates also have a chance to audition and perform in one of amdas industry events for agents, producers and managers.

Bottom Line classes are only part of the AMDA experience.

Ex extension programs.

AMDA offers several options through our extension programs, including an after school program for high school students, gap programs for young adults, and most notably, amnas high school summer conservatory, the summer conservatory program is designed for students between the ages of 13 and 18, and gives students the opportunity to live and train on the AMDA campuses in New York City or Los Angeles, studying with AMDA Faculty and receiving college level professional training.

This opportunity is available to young actors, singers, dancers, writers and creators.

Each of these programs culminates in a final performance in Hollywood or New York City on one of anda's main stages, an opportunity to audition for admission and scholarship to Anders college and conservatory programs transfer credits if you've already started your college education and want to transfer to AMDA, AMDA accepts credits from many other schools.

Up to 30 credits are transferable.

Your personal advisor will walk you through all the ins and outs of The application process.

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