About NSA

Newark School of the Arts (NSA) provides high level training in the performing and visual arts. Since 1968, the school has offered instruction for everyone with an interest in the arts regardless of age, talent and financial resources. NSA is a family and community oriented school that has served 36,000 individuals since its inception, and provides education for nearly 1,000 students each week.

The school serves children from age 4 to senior citizen, long-term sequential training that often contributes to lifelong learning and professional careers in the arts. Many additional students have benefitted from individualized instruction and became successful in other fields of endeavor. Through the emphasis of comprehensive arts education, all students are given opportunities to perform and exhibit in formal and informal settings.

Specialized instruction is offered on all musical instruments, voice, music appreciation and history, ballet, tap, jazz, modern, Flamenco, and African dance, drama and the visual arts. Ensemble training opportunities include dance workshops, chorus, string, wind, guitar and percussion groups. Special programs are available for talented students and children of pre-school age. The physically challenged and senior citizens are integrated into NSA programs. In addition to on-site training, the school also serves other educational institutions and community centers including area pre-schools, private schools and handicapped centers.

The international faculty with degrees and advanced degrees from leading conservatories is chosen with a view toward professional competence and ability to work effectively with children and adults. Teachers strongly identify with the mission of the school. Some have remained with NSA for many years.

NSA is supported in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Other major support comes from the City of Newark (HUD)/CDBG; Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation-Wachovia Bank, trustee; Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, the Hearst Foundation, The Prudential Foundation, Turrell Fund and Victoria Foundation.

Office Hours

Office Hours during the school year are 9:00 am - 7:00pm, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am-4:30 pm Friday and Saturday. Lessons are held from 3:00-7:30 pm Tuesday through Thursday, and 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday.

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