new york orientation guide FALL ���� TABLE of CONTENTS:

�� Move-in and Housing Information �� Registration Welcome �� Placements

�� Required Classroom Supplies �� Attire to AMDA! General Attire Dance Attire We are eagerly awaiting your arrival on campus in October.

�� Attendance Policy This will serve as your orientation guide for the weekend as well as a guide to the city and upcoming events. During orientation you will move-in, register, participate in �� Student Resources placements, be introduced to the AMDA campus and student life, and take your first Library steps as a New Yorker on the Upper West Side. We encourage you to bring this guide Student Store with you during orientation and to share this information with your parent, guardian or support team. If you have questions regarding orientation or any information Healthcare Services contained in this guide, do not hesitate to contact your Admissions Advisor. Campus and NY Safety

�� Frequently Asked Questions Orientation Orientation �� Directions/Getting to AMDA Schedule ACTIVITIES �� NYC Public Transportation Wednesday, October ��: Students are expected to participate in all • Integrated, LA Transfer and NY orientation events, seminars and placements Information Experience Students: Move-in upon arrival through Sunday evening. • Integrated Students: Registration and Parents are welcome to assist with housing Area Hotels �� Orientation Activities begin through move-in and registration, and there will be a Sunday, October 20 parent Q & A session following registration. �� New York, New York A detailed schedule will be distributed during Fall/Winter Events Thursday, October ��: registration. • Studio and Dance Theatre Students: Performing Arts Free Move-in Please note: attendance at and Discounted Tickets • LA Transfer, NY Experience, Studio and all orientation activities is mandatory for all students. Greenmarkets Dance Theatre Students: Registration and Orientation Activities begin through Museums Sunday, October 20

�� Fall 2013 Academic Calendar Dates For additional orientation schedule information, visit: www.amda.edu/student-life/student-orientation/

AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • � GOOD TO KNOW:

Your housing assignment will follow in a separate mailing and Move-In AND will include:

The type of room you Housing Information have been assigned to

Your Housing Assignment contains information about your assigned residence hall and The name of your where to check-in. This will be sent to you prior to your arrival. If you are not living in roommate AMDA housing, you should report to the 61st Street campus for registration. Contact information for your roommate

Move-in day is the only day and time that keys will be made pack lightly. This applies to the things you bring with you on available. Please make your travel plans according to your move-in day as well as anything you wish to send in advance. AMDA Housing License move-in date. A list of hotels is included in this mailing for Personal items should arrive no sooner than the Monday before individuals who will be arriving in New York prior to their move- move-in. Packages received earlier than the date specified may in. If you have a conflict with your move-in time, please contact be returned. Please see your Housing Assignment for specific AMDA New York your Admissions Advisor. mailing instructions. Family Visitor Form Please be sure to contact your roommate, if applicable, to introduce yourself and to coordinate anything you might need IT and Cable Information to bring for your new home. Each student will receive their room AMDA provides free Wi-Fi throughout the residence halls to number and keys at housing check-in. allow you access to your AMDA Student Portal and AMDA What to bring? the amsterdam residence email. However, this internet is not intended for excessive We recommend bringing ��� West ��th Street, New York, NY, ����� Overnight Guests downloading, gaming and streaming movies. If you are the following items: For security reasons, overnight guests are prohibited. Your interested in upgrading or adding services (internet, phone and/ Housing License explains in detail all rules and regulations or cable), you are welcome to install these private services in LINENS: Standard twin-size bedding, of student housing. Immediate family members (parents, your room. If you choose to install these services, you must pillows and towels grandparents and siblings) with an approved Family Visitor Pass be present for installation and you are solely responsible for may visit student housing between the hours of 9:00am and all charges and fees for installation and monthly usage. If you TOILETRIES 11:00pm. An AMDA New York Family Visitor form will be request or are required to change rooms during a semester, mailed with your Housing Assignment. the arrangements and the costs involved in having the services ALARM CLOCKS: transferred are your sole responsibility. AMDA recommends that � electric, � battery-operated you choose a cellular phone as an alternative to a land line. Mailing Items to AMDA before you arrive Students who will be living in AMDA student housing may AMDA will have a Time Warner representative available during HANGERS wish to mail some of their belongings to New York in advance. move-in for students and parents to discuss any upgrades and Remember that space is limited and it is important that you cable/internet/phone packages. EXTENSION CORDS and POWER STRIPS

Additional items, such as kitchen supplies, should be purchased after you’ve seen your room. Remember that space is limited. It is best that you pack lightly and acquire additional During orientation AMDA has a Housing Seminar where students are welcome to address questions items as needed after your arrival. Basic regarding housing regulations, rules, or any other concerns during their time at AMDA. Attendance furniture is provided in student housing; you do the stratford arms residence by all students is mandatory, regardless of campus housing participation. not need to bring any with you. ��� West ��th Street, New York, NY, �����

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • � REGISTRATION, continued: STUDENT employment

Students may apply for on-campus employment upon arrival to AMDA. Where possible, we recommend that students not work during their first semester, allowing time to acclimate to their new environment and focus on the rigorous program at AMDA. Students who choose to work while in school can work part-time, no more than 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Due to the intensive nature of the program, students should realistically anticipate working 6-10 hours per week. It is best to anticipate using student employment paychecks for living expenses, rather than for tuition or housing costs. If looking for employment outside of AMDA, it is important to find a job that offers a flexible schedule. Remember that your work hours cannot interfere with your REGISTRATION course of study at AMDA. Applications will be given out after class schedules are received. Welcome Table: individually prior to the start of classes. NOTE: You will need to You will receive your orientation packet and schedule detailing the bring your passport with you to the international student check-in. Please bring a business resume and the appropriate International students events of the weekend, a welcome bag, your group assignment identification papers (Social Security Card or Birth Where possible, it is advisable to access your I-94 arrival As a provision of the F-1 Visa, International students can only and name tag for the weekend. Certificate, for example, along with Government issued information and bring a printed a copy of the arrival record to the work for AMDA. International students must obtain a social photo ID, or just a passport). For a full list of acceptable international student check-in. You can retrieve this information security number from the Office of Social Security before Admissions: ID’s, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf. within 24 hours AFTER your have gone through U.S. customs by beginning to work for AMDA. AMDA will provide you with This will be your last chance to turn in any missing documents. Students cannot be paid without a completed I-9 Employment going to www.cbp.gov/I94 and entering your name, date of birth, the proper documentation of employment in order to obtain Admissions will have copies of missing forms. In order to Eligibility Form. Only original documents will be accepted. expedite the registration process, please be sure that you have passport information and most recent date of entry to the U.S. your social security number. Student employment is based mailed in all documents before you arrive. Remember that your Class of Admission is F-1. While there are few jobs open to students, AMDA’s staff on an application and interview process and the availability of representative for on-campus student employment can help job openings. International applicants should be realistic about Financial Aid: Education Services: with placement outside of AMDA, as long as you have a living expenses in the U.S. as student employment at AMDA is At this table you will have the opportunity to meet with Student Please make sure to complete your Entrance Interview, www. business resume. not guaranteed. studentloans.gov, and mail in your MSP (Master Promissory Affairs to discuss any pre-existing health concerns, as well as Note) prior to orientation. Financial Aid counselors will be options for local health care professionals to continue treatment, available for any questions that students or parents may have. if necessary. Please note that you cannot start classes if you are missing the Health Certificate Form. This will also be an for the parents: Student Accounts: opportunity to discuss any questions that you may have about the also at registration: Please be sure that your payments are current; that you have FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act) release. Select local vendors amda administration Q&A verified your billing address; and that Student Accounts is up-to- will be available date on stipend and refund contacts before your arrival. If you Student Store: We invite parents, family and friends to a Q&A session to review what to expect for banking and other have not done this prior to your arrival, you will need to check in You are required to visit the Student Store to be photographed and be introduced to some important AMDA administrative representatives. with Student Accounts. A Student Accounts representative will for your Student Identification Card. Additionally, textbooks, local services Following the Q&A will be an informal reception with members of the AMDA be available for any questions that students or parents may have. dancewear, and school merchandise will be available for purchase. Administration. This session is for parents and guests and is not mandatory. Please note that you will need your textbooks for the first day. International Students: Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted for purchases. International student check-in is a chance for AMDA’s International Student Advisors to meet with international students

�� • AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • � During orientation all new students will present Placements. A meeting detailing information about Placements will take place following registration. Placements are a private demonstration by each incoming student for a panel of select faculty and administration, which take place throughout orientation. These Placements are not auditions but rather demonstrations of your work that allow us to form class sections which PLACEMENTS will foster your success in the classroom. the following information will give you details about what you need to prepare:

STUDIO STUDENTS: »» Monologue placement: You will be required to present two memorized monologues of contrasting styles. Each monologue should be one minute in length and should be from a published play. You are encouraged to present the same pieces appropriate attire from your audition for admission, although the monologues must be shortened to one minute each for placement. It may be helpful to bring a copy of each monologue.

Integrated Students: for PLACEMENTs: »» Voice PLACEMENT: You will be required to sing either a memorized 16 bar or one-minute song selection from the musical theatre Because the AMDA experience reflects a professional Appropriate Attire for Women: or classical repertoire. You are encouraged to present the same song you performed for your admissions audition, although the song must environment, students must maintain a neutral appearance for be shortened to the required length. Please remember to bring sheet music in your key and in a 3-ring binder. A professional accompanist Monologue and Voice Placements placements and all class sessions. Students must prepare for will be provided. Women are expected to wear dress pants, skirts or dresses Placements with the same preparation required for a professional of at least knee length. Long or short-sleeved blouses may » You will be required to present a memorized one-minute monologue immediately following your » Monologue PLACEMENT: audition or rehearsal, both in terms of work preparation and be worn. Character shoes with a 2-inch heel and either voice demo. You are encouraged to present the same monologue you performed for your admissions audition, although the monologue personal appearance. Remember that you are presenting yourself a single strap or a T-strap that buckles over the instep must be shortened to one minute. Monologues should be from a published play. It may be helpful to bring a copy of your monologue. for the first time as a student to the Artistic Director and/or are recommended. Flat shoes or traditional heels are an »» Musicianship Placement: You will be required to take a sight-singing/musicianship test during the Placement Preparation members of the AMDA faculty. acceptable substitute. Blue jeans, sweatpants, T-shirts, tank Meeting. This test will assist us in placing each student in the appropriate level of Musicianship 1. All students are required to take tops, spaghetti straps, flip-flops, mules, open-toe or open- General Appearance: Musicianship 1 regardless of level. heel shoes and sneakers are not acceptable attire. Clothing should be age-appropriate and professional. Long hair »» Dance Placement: You will be asked to demonstrate basic steps and techniques in a series of combinations that are suited for should be worn up or pulled away from your face. No excessive Dance Attire: your level and experience. You will be placed in appropriate dance levels in each dance discipline. No preparation is necessary. AMDA body ornamentation is permitted. All jewelry, including body Please see the dance attire section in this guidebook for offers beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in all dance disciplines. Appropriate clothing and shoes are required. Please see piercings, must be removed. Hair coloring of an extreme nature is appropriate dance placement attire. Dance Theatre students the Dance Attire page for details. not appropriate. should wear the appropriate clothing and footwear for their solo Appropriate Attire for Men: piece. Appropriate ballet attire as listed in the dance attire section should be worn for the barre and combination demonstration. DANCE THEATRE STUDENTS: Monologue and Voice Placements »» dance PLACEMENT: You will be asked to do a ballet barre and a variety of dance combinations. Please be prepared, as you will Men are expected to wear long-sleeved dress shirts, slacks and be asked to perform a 90-second solo piece in the discipline of your choice. You are encouraged to present the solo piece from your dress shoes. Ties and jackets are optional. Blue jeans, sweatpants, admissions audition. Please provide a CD or MP3 of your solo music. T-shirts, flip-flops and sneakers are not acceptable attire.

Placements for Monologues and Voice are run by a stage manager. The stage manager will direct you as to where to go and what to do. When it is time, the stage manager will bring you backstage. You will walk onto the stage, announce your name, announce your pieces, and then you will present your pieces. Once you finish, you will say, “Thank you,” exit the stage and go back to your waiting area. Further instructions will be given at the Placement Preparation Meeting.

Please note, LA Transfer and NY Experience students will only need to participate in voice demo placements if voice lessons are applicable to the student’s program. NY Experience Music Theatre students will also take the Musicianship Placement test. Students do not need to do a monologue placement.

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • � REQUIRED CLASSROOM SUPPLIES TEXTBOOKS ESTIMATED COST You will need to have the required textbooks before the first day of classes. You are able to purchase all books at the AMDA Student Store during Orientation Week. Additionally, most are available for purchase via Amazon and other major booksellers. You are required to have for FIRST SEMESTER SUPPLIES specific items for your first day You are only required to purchase the books listed for your program under the “Required by Following Programs” column. There are Approximate cost of textbooks ����* 8 required textbooks for Integrated Students, 3 textbooks for Studio Students, and 1 recommended (but not required) textbook for of classes, including textbooks, Dance Theatre students. Dance Theatre students may need to purchase additional textbooks in their 2nd and 3rd semesters. dancewear, dance shoes, and Approximate cost of dancewear ���� – ����* for Men ���� – ����* for Women basic classroom supplies. TEXTBOOK AUTHOR AMDA ISBN REQUIRED BY Approximate cost of basic classroom supplies ���* TITLE PRICING NUMBER FOLLOWING PROGRAMS Please plan to budget accordingly for these materials. You may already own some Approximate cost of plays and sheet music ����* Not Since Carrie Ken $21.99 978-0-312- Integrated Program only materials, such as dancewear, so be sure Mandelbaum 08273-4 to bring them with you to school. Other Approximate cost of costumes and props ��� – ����* The World of Musical Comedy: Stanley Green $35.00 0-306- Integrated Program only materials will be requested per specific class/ �th Ed. 80207-4 Approximate Living Expenses (food, ��� – ����* instructor throughout the term. transportation, entertainment, etc.) per week Broadway Musicals Show by Show: Stanley Green $19.99 978-1-55783- Integrated Program only �th Ed. 784-4 BASIC CLASSROOM The Real Little Ultimate Hal Leonard $39.99 978-0-7935- Integrated Program only SUPPLIES: SHEET MUSIC and PLAY SCRIPTS Broadway Fakebook: 5th Ed. 8246-4 (Required for all students) Throughout the semester, you will be required to purchase play scripts Pocket Music Dictionary Hal Leonard $6.99 978-0-7935- Integrated Program only »» Spiral Notebook and/or sheet music. The AMDA Performing Arts Library has a wide 1654-4 »» 1.5” 3-Ring Binder selection of sheet music, play scripts, and various additional collections »» Recording Device (a cell phone may be available for purchase or in-house reading. Copies of sheet music for The AMDA Musicianship, Sight Singing, Peter M. Susser, $15.00 Available Integrated Program only used at the discretion of the instructor) classroom or personal use cost $1 for up to three copies per song. (Sheet and Theory Workbook: �th Ed. DMA on-campus only. »» Pens and Pencils music sells for an average of $5 per copy at other locations). A student copy machine is also located across the hall from the Library and costs Speak With Distinction Edith Skinner $39.99 978-1-55783- Integrated, Studio »» Highlighters 5¢ per copy. Play scripts are available for purchase from The Drama 047-0 »» Small Hand Mirror Bookshop, Inc. (www.dramabookshop.com) for about $10 per play. (for Voice Production and Speech class) A Pronouncing Dictionary of John S. Kenyon & $19.95 978-0- Integrated, Studio American English Thomas A. Knott 87779-047-1

RECOMMENDED SUPPLIES: The Compact Bedford Lee A. Jacobus $70.00 0-312- Studio Program only COSTUMES and PROPS (Not required) Introduction to Drama: �th Ed. 47489-X For scene and musical theatre work, you will need to bring or purchase »» Daily Planner (can be electronic) costume and prop materials. Materials will vary depending on the scene Technical manual and Gail Grant $5.95 0-486- Recommended for Dance »» Rolling Carry-on Suitcase or Duffle Bag or song chosen. These are suggested standard costume guidelines: Dictionary of Classical Ballet 21843-0 Theatre Program only (to carry dancewear and/or props) Women: An elegant dress outfit such as a skirt and top or dress, and ACTIONS The Actors Marina Caldarone $19.95 978-0-7935- Recommended for all students »» Locker Rental (available at the 61st St. high-heeled shoes. location via the Student Store; $15 per Thesaurus & Maggie Lloud- 1654-4 Men: Sport coat or blazer, dress slacks, and black hard-soled shoes such semester) Williams as loafers or dress shoes.

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� REQUIRED ATTIRE FOR CLASSES: Specific attire is required for certain classes depending on the class activity. Students must maintain a neutral appearance for all classes. You will receive a “Day One” sheet on the last day of orientation that will list the required attire for the first day of class. Jeans, body jewelry, logos (other than AMDA), and extreme hair coloring are not appropriate for any class at any time. We suggest that if you are unclear about the dress code for class, wear ATTIRE professional audition attire. For workshop and performance days, you will provide your own costumes and props. DANCE ATTIRE DANCE ATTIRE, continued

All students are required to have the appropriate dance attire. Below you will find the attire items required for each program for women MEN and men. Colored tops or bottoms may be permitted in class, but only at the teacher’s discretion. On the first day of class, be sure to REQUIRED ITEM WITH DESCRIPTION REQUIRED BY THE follow the guidelines on the “Day One” sheet and your teacher will announce in class if he or she will permit you to wear other colors or FOLLOWING PROGRAMS items. You may already own some of the items listed, so be sure to bring them with you. Black or White Fitted Tank Top or T-Shirt* Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre WOMEN Black Full-length Jazz Pants or Similar Form-Fitting Pants* Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre REQUIRED ITEM WITH DESCRIPTION REQUIRED BY THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS Black Character Shoes Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre Black Leotard* Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre NOTE: Rubber must be added to the bottom sole, which can be done at any shoe repair shop.

Black Rehearsal or Character Skirt* Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre Black Jazz Oxfords, either lace-up or slip-on Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre NOTE: Skirt should be knee-length and full, 24” in length is recommended. Black Tap Shoes Integrated, Dance Theatre Black or Tan Character Shoes Integrated, Dance Theatre NOTE: Tap shoes should have regular solid taps with no jingle. NOTE: Character shoes should have either a single strap or T-strap that buckles over the instep. Heels must be a minimum of two inches. Rubber must be added to the bottom sole, which can be Black Ballet Slippers Dance Theatre Program only done at any shoe repair shop. Bracing heels for additional support is recommended. Black Full-Length Dance Theatre Tights* Integrated, Dance Theatre Black Tap Shoes Integrated, Dance Theatre NOTE: Must be worn inside shoe or slipper. Must be men’s tights, which are thicker than NOTE: Tap shoes should have regular solid taps with no jingle and have either a single strap or women’s tights. An elastic waistband with suspenders is recommended to keep tights in place. T-strap that buckles over the instep. Heels must be a minimum of two inches. Dance Belt Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre Black or Tan Jazz Oxfords, either lace-up or slip-on Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre NOTE: This is not a belt, but a supportive undergarment required for men in dance attire.

Tan or Black Ballet Slippers Integrated Program only NOTE: Integrated students may not wear pink ballet slippers in class * Items denoted with an asterisk are available for purchase at the AMDA Student Store during orientation and throughout the school semester. Pink or Black Ballet Slippers Dance Theatre Program only NOTE: Dance Theatre students may not wear tan ballet slippers in class Dancewear can be purchased at dance stores. Students can receive a discount on dance gear at Capezio (201 Amsterdam Ave., Manhattan, NY 10023; (212) 586-5140) Black, Pink, or Tan Convertible/Transition Tights Dance Theatre Program only by presenting their AMDA Student Identification Card. Below you will find a list of online dance stores: NOTE: Transition opening allows the tight to be worn as a full foot or footless and must be the same color of the shoes or slippers you are wearing in class. »» www.capeziodance.com (AMDA discount is only valid in person) »» www.discountdance.com Proper Bra or Supportive Undergarment Integrated, Studio, Dance Theatre »» www.danskin.com NOTE: Multiple straps should not be visible »» www.allaboutdance.com Pointe Shoes Dance Theatre Program only. »» www.justforkix.com Recommended only if you already »» www.dancewearsolutions.com have Pointe shoes.

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� ATTENDANCE POLICY STUDENT RESOURCES Please see the back of this orientation guide for an abbreviated copy of the academic calendar. It is necessary that travel arrangements are made with these dates in mind. AMDA LIBRARY Attendance that students bring two alarm clocks: an electric and a battery- The AMDA’s Performing Arts Library is an innovative partner in the pursuit of academic excellence for the AMDA community and a leader Daily attendance for all AMDA classes is mandatory. AMDA operated or wind-up clock. Both of these clocks should be set in providing dynamic performing arts information services. The Library students are expected to attend all classes throughout the every night to ensure that students wake up in adequate time provides a welcoming facility that supports students, alumni, faculty term. Attendance is recorded daily. AMDA’s training requires to arrive at class. In the event of an electrical failure during the and staff in their academic, artistic and professional goals by providing attending every class, every day, according to the posted night, the wind-up clock will prevent an undue absence. enhanced access to organized performing arts collections and instructional schedule. The training is based on performance in the resources, promoting local cultural events and activities, providing free or classroom, whether the student is performing or observing the In the Event of an Absence discounted access to live theatrical and premier cinematic performances, work of others. If a class is missed, there is no way to retrieve Any absence requires the student to contact the Education and assisting in job placement and individual professional development. An the lost experience; therefore, class attendance is paramount. Services Department. This does not excuse the absence but extensive collection of performing arts materials including over 75,000 Any student with five (5) absences in a class will receive a is a professional courtesy required in any job. Students taking individual pieces of sheet music, 6,000 play scripts, nearly 1,000 piano/ failing grade for that class. Please note that absences may delay individual voice lessons must directly notify their individual vocal scores, 800 songbooks, 900 musical librettos, 300 screenplays, or nullify Title IV funds and other financial aid. For additional voice teachers prior to their appointed lesson times if they 2,000 audio recordings, 2,000 video recordings, and numerous source information, please see a member of the Education Services must miss lessons. Students should refer to the class syllabus materials, biographies, autobiographies, reference sources and additional Department. for individual attendance policies. Students are responsible for making up missed class work. It is not always possible to make research materials are available at the AMDA Library for all students, staff, Punctuality up work due to absences. The failure or inability to make up faculty and alumni. A seminar introducing all new students to the Library and its collections will take place during orientation. Students must be on time to every class. Classroom doors are work may result in a grade of “F” in a course. Absences due to closed at the time class is scheduled to begin. Students will illness are noted if the student presents a written physician’s not be permitted to enter the class after that point and will be note to the Education Services Department. marked absent. It is the students’ responsibility to manage their Students who wish to attend family events such as weddings or class schedule, bathroom breaks, meals, transportation, etc. wish to observe religious holidays are strongly encouraged to keep so that arrival to class is always prompt. Whenever possible, their attendance in excellent order so that an absence for a family students should get in the habit of arriving several minutes early event or religious observance will not cause them to be placed on AMDA STUDENT STORE to warm up and prepare. Academic Probation. Emergencies and special circumstances will The AMDA Student Store is located at the 61st Street building on the third floor and offers While we realize that the hectic pace of school and other be reviewed by the Director of Education and may be taken into an array of items such as textbooks, AMDA apparel, dance wear, and food. Breakfast, lunch, activities can be tiring, oversleeping is not an acceptable consideration. However, absences will still remain on record and the and dinner items including salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and microwaveable meals are reason for missing class or for tardiness. It is recommended student is responsible for any missed work. delivered fresh daily. A wide assortment of beverages and snacks are also available. Lockers, which are located on the 3rd floor of the 61st Street building, can be rented for $15 per semester. Replacement student identification cards are obtained from the Student Store for a $10 fee. The AMDA Student Store has partnered with AMC to provide discount movie tickets to students, which normally retail at approximately $14 each. Discount movie passes are available for $7.50-$9.00 each, are only valid at AMC/Lowes theaters, and are limited to 2 passes per student per day. The AMDA Student Store accepts cash and all major credit cards.

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� HEALTHCARE SERVICES CAMPUS & NY SAFETY Health insurance is recommended for all students due Crime in NYC has declined in record numbers over the past decade or so, making NYC one to our rigorous programs. All medical diagnosis and of the safest big cities in the U.S. In addition, the Upper West Side (where all four of AMDA’s treatment options must be found outside of AMDA, as NY campus building are located) is one of the safest neighborhoods in the entire city. we do not provide onsite health care professionals. AMDA is committed to continually updating security measures to ensure that all persons using our facilities are as free as possible from threats to their safety and/or well-being. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Most health plans will allow dependent children to continue coverage until they Statistics Act (Clery Act) and related amendments to education law, AMDA notifies current and prospective students and employees of reach age 25, and sometimes longer. Dependent coverage is typically more these regulations by way of an annual Department of Security and Safety Report, the Student Handbook and other related documents. The affordable than participating in a plan as a primary member. If you chose to have Department of Security and Safety prepares this report to comply with the Clery Act. This report can be found online at www.amda.edu. coverage, it is advisable to be proactive and make contact with a doctor in your network prior to the start of school, as most medical needs are time-sensitive and attendance in class is of paramount importance. Students without health Below are some campus safety tips: If these documents are stolen, the person can assume your insurance have several resources available to them for physical and mental »» When traveling to and from the 61 Street building, we strongly identity and open up accounts in your name which can health needs, some of which are listed below: advise that you travel in groups, particularly at night. When damage your credit. Only carry these items when needed for leaving for the evening, make sure your friends are aware of your employment purposes. destination and the time that you are expected to return. »» Be careful using ATM machines. ATM areas in banks are Urgent Care Manhattan NY Counseling Center »» Secure your cell phones, MP3 players, tablets etc. when in frequented by the homeless, particularly in cold weather. If you 199 Amsterdam Ave 160 West End Avenue, public. New York City has recently experienced an increase see something that makes you uncomfortable, go to another New York, NY 10023 Suite 1N, New York City in crime, particularly on subways relating to the theft of these ATM. Go with your “gut” instinct. If withdrawing money, do not 212.721.4200 212.362-1086 devices. When in public, we strongly advise that you place these stop to count it. ATM’s are well lit and you can be seen from the www.urgentcaremanhattan.com www.nycgs.com devices in your bag, backpack, or pocket and do not display outside. Exit cautiously and look around to make sure you are them until you get to your destination. not being followed. »» Do not leave personal property unattended while in public Urgent Care Manhattan is located just a few blocks from AMDA’s Stratford Alert System: Arms and Ansonia buildings and AMDA has a personal relationship with their places. Public places include hallways, classrooms, studios, AMDA uses the Everbridge Aware® system for all emergency two primary doctors. This new facility, which is open 7 days a week, is ideal for student lounges, computer rooms, and kitchens. Additionally broadcasts. Whenever you receive a text message or email from treating common illnesses, injuries and a wide variety of minor emergencies; it laundry should not be left unattended in the laundry rooms of the AMDA Emergency Alert System, please RSVP immediately; is also fully equipped with x-ray machines and other equipment necessary for our residence buildings. this ensures that positive contact has been established with you immediate evaluation. Their health care services are affordable without insurance »» We strongly advise that students in the residence halls keep confirming that AMDA has your correct cell phone information. but they also take most major insurance providers too. AMDA also has a direct doors locked at all times, whether in or out of the room. relationship with the NY Counseling Center which takes most major insurance Additionally, information concerning school closures and the providers, but will also work with AMDA students without insurance on a sliding Below are some NYC safety tips: status of evening classes and activities during emergencies will scale. The Ryan Center is also a great community resource for those with medical »» While taking the subway after normal hours, wait for the train at be listed on the CBS News website (www.newyork.cbslocal.com/ needs without insurance. This is a community clinic so waits tend to be long, but the “off hours” designated area. These areas are often in view school-closings) and AMDA NY Twitter (www.twitter.com/amda_ this is an affordable resource for those with non-emergent medical needs. The of the token booth clerk. When getting on the train, particularly ny). Announcements will also be broadcast over the local CBS Ryan Center has multiple locations in Manhattan, please see this website for more at night, use the first car of the train which is manned by a train radio and television stations. These include 1010 WINS, CBS information: www.ryancenter.org. engineer or 4th or 5th cars which are usually manned by a News Radio 880 and Channel 2 News. AMDA generally follows conductor. Do not use the last car of the train. the NYC Public School System for weather-related closings for In the event of an emergency requiring more than a primary care physician or an » daytime classes. The status of evening classes will be determined urgent care center, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital is located just two blocks from » Be leery of apartment ads listed on craigslist.com. Use a licensed by 2:00 PM on the day of the potential closure and will be at our main campus at 58th Street and Amsterdam Ave. broker in your apartment searches. AMDA Administration’s discretion. »» Do not carry your social security card or passport with you. With any preexisting medical, mental health, and specialist needs or concerns, please speak with Student Affairs upon your arrival for additional resources.

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rehearse outside of the regular class schedule. Other extracurricular Where is AMDA New York located? How do I open a bank account in opportunities are available in other disciplines and do not necessarily New York City? A: The main AMDA facility is located at 211 West 61st St. between have a performance component. A full list of what is available every Amsterdam and West End avenues. The 61st Street location A: A representative from an area bank will be available at term will be emailed to students at the beginning of the term. All houses classrooms, performance spaces, Administrative offices, registration to discuss personal banking options. If you decide to extracurricular courses are free of charge. the AMDA Performing Arts Library and the AMDA School Store. set up a checking or savings account, you will have an opportunity Additionally, we have performance spaces and classrooms at the to arrange for this service during check-in. You must have two How am I notified about upcoming historic beaux arts Ansonia building located at 73rd and Broadway. forms of identification available to open an account. In New York, events and important dates? The New York City campus is located on the Upper West Side of you must be at least 18 years old to have a personal bank account. Manhattan, one of the most favored and safest neighborhoods in Students under the age of 18 should consider using an account A: Upon your arrival, you will be issued an IT packet where you the city. Students have easy access to Central Park, the American (with an ATM/Debit card) in their hometown until they are able to will be given information regarding AMDA email and Student Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, set up an account in New York City. Portal instructions. A weekly email from the Education Services Lincoln Center, the New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Opera Department will be sent to all students discussing upcoming events and the Broadway Theatre District. and important deadlines. It is also important to check your Student What if I am interested in pursuing a Portal daily for class cancelation notifications and make-up classes. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree after Do I have to move out of my assigned room AMDA NY? at the end of each semester? What information do my parents have A: Students interested in a BFA degree in Acting, Musical Theatre, access to when I become a student? A: Not necessarily. Those living in AMDA student housing will Dance Theatre or Performing Arts have the option of continuing be required to sign a Housing License every semester. Students A: FERPA is an acronym for the Family Educational Rights and their education at the Los Angeles campus upon completion of may elect to stay in their rooms between breaks, but occasionally, Privacy Act (also referred to as the Buckley Amendment) and is a the Two-Year Conservatory Program in New York. Students may the housing department may need to move students to an federal law designed to protect the privacy of student education complete an Application for Alumni BFA and submit it to the Los alternate room. records. When a student reaches the age of 18 or begins attending Angeles campus during their 4th semester. The Application for a post-secondary institution, FERPA rights are transferred from Alumni BFA is available online at www.amda.edu. Any college the parent to the student. Parents may obtain and discuss their Are Orientation Weekend events required? work completed prior to AMDA should be submitted to the Los student’s grades, attendance, and financial information with a Angeles campus for transfer credit evaluation. AMDA graduates A: Yes. All orientation events are mandatory for incoming students signed consent from the student. are awarded 60 of the required 120 credits for completion of the (first semester, NY Experience and LA Transfers). The agenda has Two-Year Conservatory Program. At this time, all BFA degrees are been carefully planned to orient our new students to AMDA and conferred through the Los Angeles campus. How do I maintain my AMDA their new home of New York. If you have any conflicts contact your Scholarship for my second year? admissions advisor. When can my non-AMDA friends A: You must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, from one academic year to the next, to sustain any merit-based, institutional When will I receive my class schedule? and family see me perform? scholarship. Additionally, you must maintain a 2.0 GPA in order to A: Class schedules will be disbursed to every student at the A: All students will have a showcase in their 4th semester. This is maintain any Federal Financial Aid funds. Merit-based, institutional conclusion of Orientation Weekend. Typically, class schedules are the time for any outside guest to see you perform. The only other scholarships are transferable to the BFA program, as long as given out on Sunday before classes begin on Monday. Schedules opportunity for others to see you perform would be if you were you begin the BFA program within one year of completing the will also be available via the Student Portal. Access to the portal involved in Dance Workshop or the Café Series. Dance Workshop Conservatory program. and AMDA email will be given upon arrival. and Café Series are auditioned-based extracurricular courses that

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� HELPFUL HINTS GETTING TO when DRIVING or CABBING in NEW YORK CITY GETTING TO AMDA Most streets in Manhattan (at least the ones AMDA BY CAR on the Upper West Side) are set up as a grid. from REGIONAL AIRPORTS and TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS Most avenues run north or south. Broad- way is an avenue that runs both north and DIRECTIONS to AMDA NEW YORK CITY From LaGuardia and JFK Airports: From Penn Station: south. Streets run east to west. Generally, even numbered streets run west to east; odd »» Taxi cab or Yellow cab. A cab should cost approximately $45 »» Taxi cab or Yellow cab. A cab should cost approximately Approaching from the South or West numbered streets run east to west. They are - $60 plus tip and tolls to get to AMDA. All cabs originating $25 plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard tip for cab drivers »» Take I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) to the Lincoln Tunnel (Exit 16E) numbered sequentially south to north from from JFK to Manhattan have a set flat rate of $52 plus tolls and is 15-20% of the fare. » » Go thru the Lincoln Tunnel (toll) 1 to 214 (in Manhattan). For example 42nd tip. Cabs originating from LaGuardia will run on the meter and »» Subway. Take the “A” train Uptown. Exit at 59th Street/ »» Exit to the left 40th Street/ West Side Highway (Joe DiMaggio Hwy) Street is 30 blocks south of 72nd Street. should cost approximately $45. Depending on the best available Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street to Amsterdam »» Follow signs to West Side Highway North (follow Dyer Ave and turn left AMDA is located at 211 West 61st Street route your driver might have to go over a toll bridge or through Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., head north one block, onto 42nd Street) between West End Avenue and Amsterdam. a tunnel, which should cost approximately an additional $8.00 then turn left onto 61st Street. AMDA is on the right/north »» Follow 42nd Street to the entrance of the West Side Highway North. West End Avenue runs north and south; - $13.00. A standard tip for cab drivers is 15-20% of the fare. side on 61st Street. Cost and instructions of subway use can be Amsterdam runs only north. Cabs should only be picked up at designated cabstands. Do not found on the NYC Public Transportation Information section »» Exit West Side Highway at 79th Street (exit is to the right) accept a ride from a driver who solicits you outside of a cabstand or of this guide or at mta.info. »» Turn right onto West End Avenue to 61st Street AMDA is located on the Upper West Side. is not a NYC Yellow cab driver. »» Turn left onto 61st Street Manhattan is divided into two halves or sides »» Private car company or limo service. There are many private From Port Authority Bus Terminal: by 5th Avenue (below 59th Street) and Cen- companies through which you can arrange a curbside or BUS TERMINAL Approaching from the Northwest tral Park (Above 59th Street). This creates baggage claim area pickup. It is advisable to ask for a rate in »» Taxi cab or Yellow cab. A cab should cost approximately $20 »» Take I-95 (New Jersey Turnpike) south to the the East Side and the West Side. Addresses advance when scheduling the pick-up. Two companies you plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard tip for cab drivers is George Washington Bridge therefore read as 112 West 72nd Street or 222 East 59th Street. These two locations are on might contact are High Bridge at 212.927.4600 or 15-20% of the fare. »» Go over the George Washington Bridge (toll) Dial-7 Car Service at 212.777.7777. Many others are opposite sides of town. The lower the build- »» Subway. Take the “A” train headed Uptown. Exit at 59th »» Exit onto Rt. 9A/ Henry Hudson Parkway/ 178th Street ing number, the closer to the center dividing available and can be found online. Street/Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street to »» Merge onto Henry Hudson Parkway/ Rt. 9A South line the location will be. Building addresses »» Shared Bus or Van. These services must be arranged in Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., head north »» Take the West 79th Street exit increase as they get further from the east/ advance. They pick up from the baggage claim area and one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. AMDA is on the »» Go around rotary to West 79th Street west divide. deliver to major hotels and tourist sites in Manhattan. These right/north side on 61st Street. Cost and instructions of services start at approximately $25 one way. subway use can be found on the NYC Public Transportation »» Turn right onto West End Avenue When looking for any location (e.g. a »» Subway or public bus. Cost and instructions of use can be Information section of this guide or at mta.info. »» Turn left onto 61st Street restaurant or hotel) make sure to ask for found on the NYC Public Transportation Information section cross streets. Finding a location is simple Approaching from the Northeast of this guide or at mta.info. From Grand Central Terminal: when you know the cross streets involved. CENTRAL TERMINAL » »» From LaGuardia: Take the M60 Bus and ask the driver » Take I-95 South/ I-678 South Two examples: AMDA is located on 61st for a transfer to the “A” train at 125th Street. Take the “A” »» Taxi Cab or Yellow Cab. A cab should cost approximately »» Take Exit 6A (towards the George Washington/ Whitestone Bridge) Street between Amsterdam and West End train Downtown and exit at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. $30 plus tip to get to AMDA. A standard tip for cab drivers is »» Merge left onto I-95/ Cross Bronx Expressway Avenue. The Stratford Residence is located on 70th Street between Broadway and Walk west on 60th Street to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right 15-20% of the fare. »» Exit at the Rt. 9A/ Henry Hudson Parkway (towards 181st Street) Columbus Ave. The Amsterdam Residence on Amsterdam Ave., head north one block, then turn left »» Subway. Take the “S” (Shuttle) train to 42nd Street/Port »» Take Rt. 9A/ Henry Hudson Parkway South onto 61st Street. AMDA is on the right/north side on 61st Authority. Then transfer to the “A” train headed Uptown. Exit is located on 85th Street between Broadway »» Take the West 79th Street exit Street. at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th Street and Amsterdam. »» Go around rotary to West 79th Street »» From JFK: Take the “A” train to Manhattan. Exit the train to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., head »» Turn right onto West End Avenue at 59th Street/Columbus Circle. Walk west on 60th north one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. AMDA is on Street to Amsterdam Ave. Turn right on Amsterdam Ave., the right/north side on 61st Street. Cost and instructions of »» Turn left onto 61st Street head north one block, then turn left onto 61st Street. subway use can be found on the NYC Public Transportation Parking AMDA is on the right/north side on 61st Street. Information section of this guide or at mta.info. Street parking is at your own risk. Please read parking signs carefully! NYC tows illegally parked cars frequently and parking/towing fines are considerable. Garages are located near AMDA housing and main campus.

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� don’t allow crossovers, in which case you should find a station »» The city bus system is also a great option to get you around agent and explain your mistake. You may end up losing your town. It is often slower than the trains, but is sometimes the NYC PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION fare. You may want to stay on the train and get off at the next better way to get you across town. For bus route information, transfer stop that lets you cross over. please visit the MTA website: www.mta.info.

INFORMATION »» If you feel lost, threatened, or you can’t decipher what the voice »» If you left something behind on the train or bus, contact the on the loudspeaker just said, don’t be afraid to ask someone MTA’s Lost and Found: 511; Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:00am- New York City’s public transportation system is extremely extensive and runs 24 hours a for help. Contrary to their reputations as hurried, loud, and 3:30pm; Wednesday and Thursday: 11:00am-6:30pm; Closed: day, 7 days a week. Cars are generally not used to get around the city; it is much easier obnoxious, most New Yorkers are actually hurried, loud, and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. courteous. (and faster) to use public transportation. For trip planning and more information, please visit: www.mta.info

TIPS FOR A NYC SUBWAY »» Most subway stations run 24/7, but not every entrance stays open all night. From the street, look for stations marked by “FIRST-TIMER”: green globes, which means that the entrance is open around the »» Check the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) clock and probably has a station agent. Stations with red globes website to print out maps, plot your route, and find out about only operate at certain hours. If the globe is lit red means the AREA HOTELS entrance is closed; unlit red means the station should be open. expected delays and service changes. There is also an MTA The following is a list of some hotels near AMDA. You are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible. You may app available. »» Some lines don’t run as regularly scheduled after midnight or on also visit websites that list availability of hotels and room rates, such as: hotels.com, expedia.com, and roomkey.com. »» You need to buy a MetroCard to get through the turnstiles. weekends. Allow for at least a half-hour extra travel time late You may want to consider taking a cab instead. The MTA charges a $1.00 “new card fee” for the purchase of a at night. Comfort Inn Central Park West Hotel Belleclaire Holiday Inn Midtown new MetroCard. By refilling and reusing your MetroCard, you »» Long-time city residents have figured out precisely where to 31 West 71st Street 250 West 77th Street 440 West 57th Street will avoid paying this fee repeatedly. A single ride MetroCard stand on the platform for each train. For visitors, it’s best to New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10024 New York, NY 10019 costs $2.75 and its use is time-limited. A pay-per-ride (212) 721-4770 (212) 362-7700 (212) 581-8100 wait near the middle of the platform because a conductor MetroCard allows you to choose the amount of money you is usually in the middle car and some lines operate fewer cars comfortinn.com Hotelbellclaire.com ihg.com put on your card, and each ride will cost you $2.50, rather during off-hours and will leave you running if you’re beyond the than $2.75. The pay-per-ride card gives you an automatic free first or last car. Mandarin Oriental New York Salisbury Hotel New York City New York Inn transfer between subway and bus, or between buses. If you put 230 W 54th Street 123 W57th Street 765 8th Avenue at least $5 on your card, you receive a 5% bonus; refill your card »» Bring along your own subway map. Wall-mounted maps are New York, NY 10023 New York, NY 10019 New York, NY 10036 to use the balance. An unlimited ride MetroCard gives you an scarce and booths often run out of foldable ones. While most (866) 307-2224 (888) 692-5757 (212) 247-5400 unlimited number of subway and bus rides for a fixed price for subway cars are adorned with a map or two, they aren’t always mandarinoriental.com Nycslaisbury.com newyorkinn.com a fixed period of time. You may wish to purchase a 7-day ($30) easily accessed in a crowded car. or 30-day ($112) unlimited ride MetroCard if you are going to Hudson Hotel The Lucerne Hotel Hotel Beacon »» If you see a subway car that is nearly empty on an otherwise be taking public transportation at least twice a day, every day. 356 W 58th Street 201 West 79th Street 2130 Broadway packed train, it’s not divine intervention, but a broken air The 30-Day unlimited ride MetroCard is also protected against New York, NY 10029 New York, NY 10024 New York, NY 10023 conditioner, or worse, an unpleasant stench. Follow the wisdom loss of theft when purchased at a vending machine with a credit (866) 539-8430 (800) 492-8122 (212) 787-1100 of the crowd, and get on the next car instead. or debit card. AMDA does not encourage buying monthly hudsonhotel.com Thelucernehotel.com beaconhotel.com cards until you have been here for approximately two weeks to »» Panhandlers on major transportation services are common in determine if you feel it is necessary. You can always place a small every large city in the world. Giving money to panhandlers or amount on a MetroCard until you are certain you will need one. street performers is not necessary and often discouraged. You may also want to consider short term rentals such as private rooms, studios, or even entire »» If your MetroCard swipe gets rejected, read the message on »» Subway etiquette is as follows: don’t block or hold the doorway, apartments. You can find rentals on these sites: airbnb.com, �flats.com, and roomorama.com the turnstile screen. If it says “Insufficient Fare,” add more money. don’t take up unnecessary seating space, don’t jump the turnstile, If it says “Swipe Again at This Turnstile,” just swipe again at the don’t consume food or drink, and don’t lean up against the pole. turnstile. Don’t try another turnstile—you may lose your fare. If it continues to just say “Swipe Again” you may want to try another »» If you end up heading the wrong direction, get off at the turnstile. nearest stop, cross the track, and double back. Some stations

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� The fall and winter seasons are a wonderful time to be a New Yorker. Below are some events that you won’t want to miss. You will find information about free and discount tickets, as well as information on greenmarkets new york, new York! in the city for local, fresh vegetable and fruit selections year round. The last section is devoted to museums in for a list of daily activities (many of them free) happening in nyc please check out: the city. We hope you will take advantage of all the city has to offer while you are attending AMDA NY. www.nycgo.com.

FALL/WINTER CITY EVENTS »» Tickets are for AMDA students, alumni, staff and faculty only. ID is required at the time of purchase, without exception. A apple cider, and a large variety of fruit and vegetables. Look for maximum of two $20 Student Rush tickets per qualified student foraged greens like ramps in the spring, and an abundance of New York City’s 40th Annual »» Securing tickets for friends or relatives outside of AMDA is prohibited. are available for purchase on the day of performance at the corn and berries come summer. In the winter a great selection of Village Halloween Parade Box Office Window only and may not be available for all dates potatoes, preserves, and storage crops keep the market held over »» Students who sign-up for tickets and then fail to attend the Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 7:00pm during the season. until the summer's bounty returns. Wear a costume and join the puppets, bands, dancers, and artists in performance risk losing this privilege for the remainder of the country’s most creative public event! To join the parade, enter the semester. »» New York Philharmonic Student Rush: Students can Union Square Greenmarket at 6th Avenue south of Spring Street and north of Canal between purchase $13.50 rush tickets for select concerts up to 10 days North and West sides of Union Square Park 6:30pm and 8:30pm. OTHER TICKET RESOUCRES before the concert at nyphil.org/rush. Concerts may also be »» TKTS Booths: www.tdf.org available to purchase at the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office on the Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, year-round Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2013 TKTS booths offer tickets to Broadway and Off-Broadway day of the performance only. Students must present a valid ID at 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, November 28, 2013 musicals and plays at up to 50% off. With dozens of productions the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office to purchase or pick up tickets. In peak season, 140 regional farmers, fishermen, and bakers 9:00am-12:00pm on sale every day, there’s something for everyone! Two tickets maximum can be purchased under each valid ID. descend upon Union Square to sell their products to a devout Central Park West and 77th Street to Macy’s Herald Square legion of city dwellers. As Greenmarket's flagship market, the TDF operates three TKTS Discount Booths in NYC »» Carnegie Hall Student Discount Tickets: seasonal bounty is unparalleled, with hundreds of varieties to 2013 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting All locations sell tickets at 50%, 35%, and 25% off full-price! $10 Student Rush Tickets are available when announced choose from during any given season. Offerings range from just- Wednesday, December 4, 2013 » sells day-of-performance » TIMES SQUARE BOOTH (up to two weeks in advance of the concert date) picked fresh fruits and vegetables, to heritage meats and award- 7:00pm-9:00pm tickets only. »» Broadway Student Rush, General Rush, and winning farmstead cheeses, artisan breads, jams, pickles, a profusion The tree will remain lit until January 7, 2014 at 11:00pm. »» SOUTH STREET SEAPORT BOOTH sells tickets to Lotteries: Many Broadway shows offer general rush and of cut flowers and plants, wine, ciders, maple syrup and much more. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop evening performances on the day of the performance and student rush tickets, as well as ticket lotteries. These tickets For more NYC Greenmarket info please visit Monday, December 31, 2013 at midnight matinee tickets the day before. average $25-$40 each, and are sold day-of. Check show http://www.grownyc.org/greenmarket/ourmarkets Times Square »» DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN BOOTH sells tickets websites for details and policies. to evening performances on the day of the performance, matinee tickets the day before and tickets to Brooklyn »» The following companies offer inexpensive tickets MUSEUMS PERFORMING ARTS TICKETS performing events. ($20-$30) to their young members. Memberships Theater, Opera, Ballet, Music Always Free/Pay-What-You-Wish: »» Studentrush.org: sign up for the Will-Call Club (free are free: »» American Folk Art Museum »» AMDA’s Free and Discount Ticket Policies: Manhattan Theatre Club – 30 Under 30 to join). Most tickets are free, plus a $5 handling fee. Shows »» American Museum of Natural History Free tickets are often given to AMDA and will be made Lincoln Center Theater – LincTix include Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway shows, and »» Box Museum available to students via the bulletin board across from the Roundabout Theatre Company - HipTix concerts. »» Brooklyn Academy of Music’s BAMcafé Live Events AMDA Performing Arts Library on the 4th floor of the 61st »» Brooklyn Museum Street building. Interested students should check this board »» Met Opera Student Program: Students must submit »» The Cloisters daily for free and discounted tickets to various theatre and film a valid, full-time student ID in order to be validated for the GREEN MARKETS »» El Museo del Barrio performances in and around the city. Students, alumni, faculty program. Prices are only $25 + $2.50 facility fee for weekday 79th Street Greenmarket »» Metropolitan Museum of Art and staff are all welcome to take advantage of these ticket offers. performances and $35 + $2.50 facility fee for Friday and Columbus Avenue between 78th & 81st Streets »» Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Previous free and discount ticket offers include the Broadway Saturday performances. Limit of two tickets per performance. Open Sundays, year-round »» Museum of American Illustration productions of “In The Heights,” “Shrek the Musical,” and You may also purchase student tickets by calling 212-362- 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. »» Museum of Biblical Art “Ragtime” as well as advance film screenings of “3:10 to Yuma,” 6000, but you must first register with the program. Just behind the American Museum of Natural History, on beautiful, »» National Museum of the American Indian – Smithsonian “Hairspray,” and “Grease (the Sing-A-Long!).” »» New York City Ballet Student Rush: New York City tree-lined Columbus Avenue, this year-round market stretches Institution »» If a student cannot attend the scheduled performance, Ballet offers full-time students the opportunity to purchase day- from 78th St. to 81st Streets each Sunday. Shoppers will find grass »» New York City Police Museum they must cross their name off the list or find an alternate of performance $20 Student Rush tickets for select fall, winter, fed beef, goat cheese, fresh flowers, eggs, honey, baked goods, »» PS 1 MoMA student to use the ticket. and spring repertory performances. A valid form of school

• AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION AMDA FALL ���� ORIENTATION • �� new york, new York! ACADEMIC CALENDAR continued These dates should cover your academic life with us at AMDA NY. Please see the Attendance Policy page in regards to booking travel and/or holidays not mentioned on this calendar. »» Socrates Sculpture Park Fridays: »» Studio Museum in Harlem »» International Center for Photography 5:00pm-8:00pm (pay- what-you-wish) FALL ����: First Semester FALL ����: Monthly Free Hours »» Japan Society 6:00pm-9:00pm OCT �� – OCT �� Orientation (Orientation start dates vary Fourth Semester/Third Semester »» Morgan Library & Museum 7:00pm-9:00pm »» Neue Gallerie (First Friday, 6-8pm) depending on program. Please contact »» Noguchi Museum (First Friday, pay-what-you-wish) »» Museum of Modern Art 4:00pm-8:00pm Admissions for more information.) OCT �� 4th Semester Students: First Day of Class »» South Street Seaport Museum (Third Friday, 6:00pm-8:45pm) »» New York Historical Society 6:00pm-8:00pm (pay-what-you- OCT �� First day of class OCT �� 3rd Semester Students: First Day of Class wish) Weekly Free Days or Hours »» New York Aquarium 3:00pm-closing (pay-what-you-wish) NOV �� – NOV �� Thanksgiving Break NOV �� – NOV �� Thanksgiving Break Tuesdays: »» New York Hall of Science 2:00pm-5:00pm (September Last day of regular classes »» Brooklyn Botanic Garden through June) DEC �� DEC � Classes Resume before Winter Break »» China Institute 6:00pm-8:00pm »» Rubin Museum of Art 7:00pm-10:00pm DEC �� Third Semester Students: Last Day of »» Wave Hill 9:00am-12:00pm »» Whitney Museum of American Art 6:00pm-9:00pm DEC �� – JAN � Winter Break Regular Classes Before Winter Break Wednesdays: Saturdays: JAN � Classes resume DEC �� Fourth Semester Students: Last Day of »» Bronx Zoo (pay-what-you-wish) »» Brooklyn Botanic Garden 10:00am-12:00pm Possible Showcase Before Winter Break »» Museum of Jewish Heritage 4:00pm-8:00pm »» Jewish Museum FEB �� Last day of class »» New York Botanical Garden »» New York Botanical Garden 10:00am-12:00pm DEC �� – JAN � Winter Break »» Van Cortlandt House Museum »» Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 5:45pm-7:45pm (pay- what-you-wish) SPRING ����: Second Semester JAN � Classes Resume Thursdays: »» Wave Hill 9:00am-12:00pm »» China Institute 6:00pm-8:00pm FEB �� First day of class FEB � Fourth Semester Students: »» Museum of Arts and Design 6:00pm-9:00pm (pay-what-you- Sundays: Last Day of Classes »» Frick Collection 11:00am-1:00pm (pay-what-you-wish) MAY �� Memorial Day, No Class wish) FEB � Fourth Semester: Graduation » »» New York Hall of Science 10:00am-11:00am (September » Museum of Chinese in America OCT �� Last Day of Class »» New Museum of Contemporary Art 7:00pm-9:00pm through June) FEB � Fourth Semester: Last Day of Possible Showcase »» Trinity Church: Concerts at One 1:00pm-2:00pm (September »» Studio Museum in Harlem through May) SUMMER ����: Third Semester FEB �� Third Semester: Last Day of Class Fall students may opt to take the summer semester off

JUNE �� First day of class SPRING ����: Fourth Semester

JULY � Independence Day, No Class FEB �� First Day of Class

SEPT � Labor Day, No Class MAY �� Memorial Day, No Class

OCT �� Last Day of Class JUNE � Last Day of Classes

JUNE � Graduation

JUNE � Last Day of Possible Showcase

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