Attending Students
Student Portal with Financial Information
All accepted and deposited students have access to our student portal. Here, parents and students can access
their updated invoice and find financial assistance and scholarship information. If you have any questions
regarding payments, scholarships, or financial assistance, please contact our Associate Director of Student
Accounts in NYC and LA, Jonathan Castillo at jcastillo@amda.edu.
Enrollment and Request Forms
Please complete all below forms for your program.
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On-Campus +−
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Online +−
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Pop-Up +−
All forms are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the student’s perspective program.
Travel Information
The information below is for in-person programs only.
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Summer Conservatory (On-Campus) +−
A completed Travel Form is required for all students attending the NY or LA Summer programs, including
commuters.
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Travel Form (On-Campus Summer Program only) +−
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Drop-Off/Pick-Up +−
- The locations for housing for each campus are currently TBD.
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Boarding |
Commuters
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| Orientation Day |
Session 1: July 3, 2022 |
Session 1: July 3, 2022 |
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Session 2: July 17, 2022 |
Session 2: July 17, 2022 |
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Session 3: July 31, 2022 |
Session 3: July 31, 2022 |
| Orientation Day Drop Off |
Drop off between 10am - 1pm
*Please fly through LGA Airport. If
needing another airport, please call us and we will see if we can
accomodate a pick up, if necessary. |
Drop off between 1pm - 2pm |
| Orientation Day Pickup |
N/A |
Pick up between 9:45pm - 10pm |
| Daily Drop Off |
N/A |
Drop off each day between 8am - 8:15am
*Welcome to join us for
breakfast |
| Daily Pick Up |
N/A |
Pick up between 9:30pm and 10pm |
| Departure Day |
Session 1: July 16, 2022 |
Session 1: July 16, 2022 |
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Session 2: July 30, 2022 |
Session 2: July 30, 2022 |
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Session 3: August 13, 2022 |
Session 3: August 13, 2022 |
| Departure Day Pick Up |
Pick up between 9am - 1pm
*If flying out, please book flights
between these tiems at LGA airport. If needing another airport, please
call us and we will see if we can accomodate a pick up, if necessary.
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Students are welcome to come to campus the morning of the departure to
say their goodbues to fellow students. Otherwise, they can be picked up
after their final presentation day. |
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Parking information +−
- You are welcome to use any of the garages near our locations. Please see the following page
for information on parking:
Parking Info
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Packing List +−
Students staying in On-Campus housing will want to be sure to pack the following items,
while Commuter students will be informed daily of the next day’s requirements.
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| General Items |
- Spending money for snacks and incidentals
- Backpack or duffle bag
- Umbrella or rain jacket (for NY)
- Visa Pre-Paid Card (for discretionary spending)
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| Housing Items (For Students Staying In On-Campus Housing) |
- Linens (sheets & blanket): standard twin-size for NY and twin XL
for LA
- Pillow(s)
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Shower shoes (for communal showers)
- Hangers
- Roll of quarters & detergent for on-campus laundry
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| Classroom Supplies |
- Spiral notebook and 1.5" 3-ring binder for papers, scripts,
music, etc.
- Pens, pencils and highlighters
- Recording device (a cell phone may be used at the discretion of
the
instructor)
- Small hand mirror (for Voice Production and Speech class)
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| Clothing & Program-Specific Items |
Dress Code:
- Students should be dressed in comfortable, classroom-appropriate
attire that
allows for comfortable movement and physical exploration.
All Students (all programs) - All students should
come prepared
with the following:
- Black Dress Slacks
- Solid Color Button-Up Dress Shirt or Blouse
- Black Dress Heels with a Strap, Black Hard-Soled Dress
Shoes, or
Character Shoes
- White Fitted Tank Top
- Black Leggings, Black Sweatpants, or Black Jazz Pants
- Black Socks, or Black Hose or Tights
- Athletic Shoes
- A nice outfit to wear to a show!
Additional Attire for Dance students - All dance
students will
receive instruction across styles. Since the dance program explores
many styles
and techniques, all dance students should come prepared with the
following:
- 2 Black Leotards OR 2 Black or White Fitted t-shirts
- 5 Solid Color Tanks, Tees, or Leotards (or a mixture of the
three)
- Pink and Black Tights (convertible)
- Black Dance Shorts (mid-thigh or above - full coverage) OR
Dance Belt
- Black Full-Length Jazz Pants
- Black Sweats or Harem Pants
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Heeled Character Shoes
- Black Dance Boots or Sneakers
- Footies / Dance Paws
- Black Tap Shoes (experienced tappers only)
- Loose, layered dancewear in the style and color of your
choice
Students may be asked to pull from their own closet items of
clothing that
are
appropriate for a particular character or class. When in doubt,
professional
attire is your best bet!
Inappropriate Student Attire: Student attire should
- at all
times - be appropriate for the professional standards that are in
place at
AMDA's New York City and Los Angeles Campuses. Please see the below
list for
items to avoid.
Please avoid the following:
- Revealing clothing
- Spaghetti straps
- Crop tops
- Bandeaus
- Mini-skirt/shorts
- Flip-flops
- Clothing with rips, tears, or holes
- Open-toed shoes
- Clothing styles and/or jewelry that are disruptive,
detrimental, or
injurious to the purpose of the educational program
- Clothing that does not adequately cover the body or allows
undergarments
to be shown is considered inappropriate attire
- Any clothing that advertises or promotes alcohol, drugs,
sex, tobacco,
violence, and obscene or questionable language
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Shipping Information +−
- Students staying in On-Campus housing who would like to ship supplies or care packages prior
to the start of their program may mail packages as early as 2 weeks prior to the start of
the session. Addresses for shipping will be provided closer to the program start dates.
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Plane Travel Details +−
- Transit from the airport to campus is available for students only (additional $130 each
way).
- Please use the information below for booking flights:
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| Campus |
Airport |
Flight Time In
(First day of Session)
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Flight Time Out
(Last day of Session)
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| New York |
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) |
9am - 1pm ET |
9am - 1pm ET |
| Los Angeles |
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) |
9am - 1pm PT |
9am - 1pm PT |
- If you need to use a different airport or time frame for pick-up/drop-off, please let us
know so that we can see if we are able to accommodate.
- Upon arrival, students should ensure their cellphones are turned on and be wearing the
provided neon green AMDA t-shirt and remain at the baggage claim designated for their flight
until located by an AMDA staff member.
- If your flight is delayed or you have any concerns upon arrival, please call our NYC and LA
airport teams – phone numbers will be provided on our website.
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Commuters +−
- On a daily basis, students should arrive and depart from the TBD location.
- Approvals - Parents, please email a list of first and last names of the approved
adults who will be dropping off and picking up your student(s). This email should be
sent to highschool@amda.edu, and any
additional names you'd like to add to this list during the session can be sent to
the same address.
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Orientation Day Schedule +−
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After School Conservatory (On-Campus) +−
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Drop-Off/Pick-Up +−
- The locations for housing for each campus are currently TBD.
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| Drop-Off Location |
Drop-Off Time |
Open Jar Studios
1601 Broadway, New York,
NY 10019 |
3:30pm – 3:45pm
Our staff will meet students in front of the building to take them to class. |
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Parking information +−
- You are welcome to use any of the garages near our locations. Please see the following page
for information on parking:
- Parking
Info
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Packing List +−
- Students attending the After School Program will want to be sure to bring the following
items:
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| Classroom Supplies |
- Spiral notebook and 1.5" 3-ring binder for papers, scripts,
music, etc.
- Pens, pencils and highlighters
- Recording device (a cell phone may be used at the discretion of
the
instructor)
- Small hand mirror (for Voice Production and Speech class)
|
-
| Clothing & Program-Specific Items |
Dress Code:
- Students should be dressed in comfortable, classroom-appropriate
attire that
allows for comfortable movement and physical exploration.
All Students (all programs) - All students should
come prepared
with the following:
- Black Dress Slacks
- Solid Color Button-Up Dress Shirt or Blouse
- Black Dress Heels with a Strap, Black Hard-Soled Dress
Shoes, or
Character Shoes
- White Fitted Tank Top
- Black Leggings, Black Sweatpants, or Black Jazz Pants
- Black Socks, or Black Hose or Tights
- Athletic Shoes
- A nice outfit to wear to a show!
Additional Attire for Dance students - All dance
students will
receive instruction across styles. Since the dance program explores
many styles
and techniques, all dance students should come prepared with the
following:
- 2 Black Leotards OR 2 Black or White Fitted t-shirts
- 5 Solid Color Tanks, Tees, or Leotards (or a mixture of the
three)
- Pink and Black Tights (convertible)
- Black Dance Shorts (mid-thigh or above - full coverage) OR
Dance Belt
- Black Full-Length Jazz Pants
- Black Sweats or Harem Pants
- Black Jazz Shoes
- Heeled Character Shoes
- Black Dance Boots or Sneakers
- Footies / Dance Paws
- Black Tap Shoes (experienced tappers only)
- Loose, layered dancewear in the style and color of your
choice
Students may be asked to pull from their own closet items of
clothing that
are
appropriate for a particular character or class. When in doubt,
professional
attire is your best bet!
Inappropriate Student Attire: Student attire should
- at all
times - be appropriate for the professional standards that are in
place at
AMDA's New York City and Los Angeles Campuses. Please see the below
list for
items to avoid.
Please avoid the following:
- Revealing clothing
- Spaghetti straps
- Crop tops
- Bandeaus
- Mini-skirt/shorts
- Flip-flops
- Clothing with rips, tears, or holes
- Open-toed shoes
- Clothing styles and/or jewelry that are disruptive,
detrimental, or
injurious to the purpose of the educational program
- Clothing that does not adequately cover the body or allows
undergarments
to be shown is considered inappropriate attire
- Any clothing that advertises or promotes alcohol, drugs,
sex, tobacco,
violence, and obscene or questionable language
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Pop-Up Conservatory +−
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Drop-Off/Pick-Up +−
- Drop off Location: TBD
- Drop off Time: TBD
- Pick up Location: TBD
- Pick up Time: TBD
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Parking information +−
- Parking availability is dependent on the policies of the hotel location.
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Packing List +−
Attending Students Checklist
We are so excited to have you at our High School Conservatory! Please use the below
checklist to ensure that you have everything in place before your program begins.
LEADERSHIP STAFF & AIRPORT CONTACT DETAILS
Each summer we provide contact details for our program leadership, airport pickup, administrative, and
health teams on both campuses.
Contact information for 2022 coming soon. In the meantime, please direct any questions to highschool@amda.edu or (323)
603-5932.
Program Experiences
Educational Experience
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- On-Campus: Students will be traveling from their housing locations to our classroom
locations for
the entirety of their classes each day. All assignments and announcements will be given during
class.
- Online: Students will be provided an AMDA Gmail account to access GoogleClassrooms,
where all of the
student assignments, announcements, and Zoom links will be posted.
- Pop-Up: Students will be meeting at the pop-up location address given to them prior
to the start of
the program. The entirety of the classes will be at this location. All assignments and announcements
will be given during class.
College Audition Experience
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- On-Campus & Pop-Up: Students will have the opportunity to audition at the end of
their program for adjudicators live, with the opportunity to gain experience and possibly gain
acceptance to more of our AMDA High School Conservatory Programs and/or the AMDA College of the
Performing Arts!
- Online: Students will have the opportunity to submit a self-tape audition at the
end of their program to gain experience and possibly gain acceptance to more of our AMDA High School
Conservatory Programs and/or the AMDA College of the Performing Arts!
- For more information on the audition process, click on the button below:
Audition Experience
Performance Experiences
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- On-Campus Final Presentation: Students will participate in a final presentation at
a location in each of their respective cities. Families and friends will be invited to attend the
presentation on the last day of the session. All final presentations will be recorded and sent to
families a few months after the program is complete. Please see the below for final presentation
dates and times for each program:
Coming Soon!
- Online Final Presentation: Students will record in class and at home. Families and
friends will be invited to a watch party to view the presentation on the last day of the session.
All final presentations will have permanent links made and will be sent to families a few months
after the program is complete. Please see the below for final presentation dates and times for each
program:
Coming Soon!
- Pop-Up Final Presentation: Students will have the opportunity to present the
material they have been working on in class to family and friends.
- AMDA Grooves AMDA Grooves is a presentation that provides all students a wonderful
opportunity to audition and possibly perform their own selection in a culminated, unique performance
of works at the midpoint of the session for their peers. This performance opportunity is only
offered in select programs. Please View this
PDF to learn more about the AMDA Grooves audition opportunity.
Cultural Experience
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- On-Campus: While on campus, students will have the opportunity to participate in
many cultural activities on either campus. Some may include but are not limited to shows, museums,
amusement parks, tours, etc.
- Online: While in the programs, we encourage students to bond with one another
through social game nights, watch parties, etc. Students will also have exclusive access to Online
AMDA performances, alumni speakers from across the globe, etc.
- Pop-Up: Depending on the Pop-Up location, students will have the opportunity to do
a live or Online tour of our AMDA campus at the end of the program.
Program Photos
During each session, we will post photos of students here. These photos are password protected, which we will
communicate to students/parents at the beginning of each session.
