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About Us
A Message from Dean Holmes
Welcome to Sands College of Performing Arts!
In the heart of New York City—surrounded by stages, studios, and stories being written every day—Sands College of Performing Arts stands as a bold, inclusive, and forward-thinking training ground for tomorrow’s performers, storytellers, and changemakers.
At Sands, we believe in the transformative power of performance. We’re a conservatory-level program embedded within a comprehensive university, which means our students receive rigorous, discipline-specific training alongside the opportunity to collaborate across fields—from business to media, tech to education. That interdisciplinary edge gives our graduates a powerful advantage.
Our faculty are working artists, scholars, and mentors who bring industry expertise directly into the classroom. From Broadway to film sets, concert halls to television studios, they help students navigate a rapidly evolving creative landscape with confidence, clarity, and compassion from New York City to Los Angeles to Barcelona.
Our commitment to equity and representation is more than a value—it’s part of our curriculum, our casting, and our culture. The stories we tell, and the artists we develop, reflect the dynamic, diverse world around us.
And our location? Unmatched. With our campus steps from Broadway, the financial district, and the cultural epicenter of the world, our students don’t just study the performing arts—they live them. Whether they're interning with leading arts organizations, premiering original work, or performing in public showcases, Sands students gain real-life experience from day one.
The future of the performing arts is being shaped right here. We invite you to be part of it.
Explore our programs. Connect with us on social media. Attend a performance. Come see what makes Sands College of Performing Arts a launchpad for artists with vision, voice, and purpose.
Warm regards,
Jennifer Holmes, PhD
Dean, Sands College of Performing Arts