by Harlem School of the Arts
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Harlem School of the Arts offers drama classes where kids and teens build acting skills and perform, as part of a multidisciplinary school that also teaches music, dance and visual art. Classes follow a seasonal catalog, with a fall 2026 session.
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Fall 2026 class catalog available
Tuition varies; see class catalog
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Ages 4–17.
Tuition varies; see class catalog
Fall 2026 class catalog available
645 Saint Nicholas Avenue, 10030, in Hamilton Heights, Manhattan.
Yes. Harlem School of the Arts Drama Program is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Harlem School of the Arts: hsanyc.org, or call (212) 926-4100.
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