College of the Performing Arts | The New School

Within Greenwich Village, a hub for creative energy, College of the Performing Arts | The New School sits in Arnhold Hall at 55 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011. They anchor the scene, offering programs across dance, drama, and music, blending tradition with innovation. The curriculum spans theater design and production, vocal performance, and arts entrepreneurship, giving students tools to shape the cultural landscape.

Students here train in studios just blocks from Washington Square Park, where the city’s pulse meets artistic experimentation. The place connects performance studies to real-world collaboration, with partnerships spanning theater, film, and emerging media. Whether exploring classical training or experimental forms, the focus stays on practice and process.

Need specifics? Call 212-229-5150 to reach admissions or faculty directly. The faculty are working artists, so questions often lead to deeper discussions about technique, industry trends, or portfolio development.

Find them on the map to plan a visit: directions take you through a neighborhood rich with rehearsal spaces and historic venues.