New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Arts Education

NJPAC Performing Arts Education in Newark, NJ

Saturday programs for students at every level!

We call it Young Artist Institute. Our students call it the time of their lives.  Study alongside other young artists, and share the joy of individual and group artistic expression in class and in performance. At the Young Artist Institute, all of our classes are taught by leading professional artists who nurture your talents, inspire you to find your own creative voice, and showcase your accomplishments in an end of semester performance project.

Benefits of studying the arts at NJPAC:

• Master classes with NJPAC main stage performers
• Open rehearsals and meet-and-greet opportunities/workshops with professional companies
• Tickets to select NJPAC performances
• Student performance opportunities

Fall Semester: September  - December 
Spring Semester: January - May 

Performing Art Classes Offered

Jazz Classes: Instrumental and vocal students learn from the best in the industry! 
Hip Hop Classes: Dive into the culture of hip hop. You’ll learn how to take the issues that are important to you and your community, and transform them into incredible, meaningful, original Hip Hop works of art!
Filmmakers Classes:  Share your story with the world when you make your own original films.This intensive training program will teach you how to tell your story using professional cameras, lighting, sound, production design and editing.
Additional classes include Classes for Teens, Dance, Film Musical, Theater and more