This fall, Pace University’s Sands College of Performing Arts will expand into exciting new spaces at One Pace Plaza East, bringing new studios, labs, production spaces, sound stages, faculty offices, and student resources to the heart of the New York City Campus.
In a new video, Senior Director of Operations and Production Laurie Brown-Kindred answers questions from students and faculty about what to expect, including how the new spaces will be used, where classes will take place, and what resources will be available when the building opens for the Fall 2026 semester.
Watch the video to learn more about the future of performing arts at Pace—and get a first look at what’s ahead.
From a 390-foot crane to thousands of new light fixtures, the transformation of One Pace Plaza East is a story told in big numbers, bold spaces, and behind-the-scenes precision. Go inside the construction of Pace’s future-facing downtown campus hub—one seat, studio, stage, and catwalk at a time.
Inside the newly revitalized One Pace Plaza East, Pace University’s Commercial Dance students got their first glimpse of a space built for the way they move, create, and collaborate. What began as a social media shoot became a live lesson in experiential learning, as Sands students choreographed, directed, and performed original movement in minutes—offering a joyful preview of Pace’s next chapter in the performing arts.
The future of the arts at Pace is under construction. Inside One Pace Plaza East, Sands College of Performing Arts students and faculty are preparing to create, collaborate, and perform in spaces built for bold ideas and bright lights.