Stage actor performing under blue and pink overhead netting.

Connecting mind, body, community, and culture.  

Our programs prepare students for a variety of artistic, technical, and administrative roles in the performing arts. In addition, we offer pathways into the teaching profession and graduate programs in the performing arts. Our curricula and our location in New York City make it possible for students to engage with working artists and pursue career-building internships with established not-for-profit and commercial arts organizations. 

Navigating a changing world and job market will require self-directed, creative thinkers who can adapt and learn new skills. The balance of academic study and practical application prepares students to forge their own paths and provides multiple entry points into the professional world. Our approach to learning and creation is holistic and recognizes the interconnectedness of the mind and body and the importance of community and cultural identity. 

 

 

Department News

Lehman College Music Professor Honored for Brain Health Innovations

Concetta Tomaino named to 2025 Fierce 50 list

Lehman College Musical Earns National Recognition

Earns 3rd Place in the 2025 American Prize for Musical Theatre Performance

Dancing with Heart: Kevin McEwen Shares His Journey on Lite FM

From humble beginnings to founder of Kofago Dance Ensemble

From the Classroom to Carnegie: Music Professors Compose and Conduct for Young Musicians

From the Classroom to Carnegie: Music Professors Compose and Conduct for Young Musicians