Usdan Blog
News | May 22, 2018
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts launched their first-ever scholarship search, Uniquely U. Celebrating creativity and self-expression, the search asked artists ages 7 through 18 and in grades 2 through 12, from across New York City, Westchester, and Long island, to submit samples of their work in...
News | Sep 12, 2017
This summer, students at Usdan had the opportunity to watch and learn from some of the best and brightest on Broadway.
Most notably, Mat Eisenstein -- a Usdan alum and Assistant Conductor and Keyboard 2 for Broadway's Charlie & the Chocolate Factory – brought two of his "Charlie"...
News | Aug 7, 2017
Last week, Creative Writing student Heather Millman shared what she learned about making friends at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts ran in a personal essay featured by Teen Vogue.
Heather wrote about her transition from first-day trepidation to comfort and connection on the Usdan campus...
News | Jul 25, 2017
This week, at the first of two Quidditch Tournaments on campus this season, students engaged in double periods of pure fun and imagination, thanks to the Harry Potter-inspired sport. The quirky activity —described as a mix between dodgeball, soccer and rugby— has been offered at Usdan for the...
News | Jul 5, 2017
Last week, talented choreographer Abby Zbikowski took the stage at Usdan to perform a piece of her innovative and thought-provoking contemporary work. And, next week, she will be honored for her innovative work in the field with a 2017 Juried Bessie Awards –the Oscars of the NY Dance and...
News | May 18, 2017
In April and early May, Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts hosted the first 360-degree interactive room pop-up in augmented reality on campus.
Created by Usdan’s long-time musical theater artistic director Charles Kirby, The Harkness iRoom was the first offering of Usdan’s new The Incubator...