New World School of the Arts

Attention 8th and 9th graders interested in a career in Dance... Audition for open spots in the exciting NWSA High School Dance program! For information or to apply, email: [email protected] before all spots are gone.

Huge congratulations to New World School of the Arts theatre alumna Ashlee Thomas! Ashlee's work includes providing strategic, operational, and executive leadership through the development of programs, policies and initiatives that supports artists, cultural organizations, residents and visitors, among other responsibilities. This important position plays a key role in strengthening relationships with over 1,000 non-profit cultural organizations and numerous artists through grant investments across 14 programs and more than 500 contracts awarded annually. Wow, we could not be more proud of Ashlee and we're certain she will do a phenomenal job as Director!

What a night for Miami! 🎭✨

Congratulations to our Arshties representatives, Alec Avila and Olivia Serrano-Salow, on their recognition at the 2026 The Jimmy Awards:

🏆 Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble — Alec Avila & Olivia Serrano-Salow
🏆 Spirit of the Jimmys — Alec Avila

These honors celebrate not only talent, but also collaboration, professionalism, enthusiasm and the ability to lift up those around you.

We couldn’t be prouder of Alec and Olivia for representing Miami and The Arshties on a national stage. To see our inaugural Arshties program recognized in this way during its very first year is truly special.

Thank you to the Jimmy Awards for an unforgettable experience, and congratulations to every student who participated in this remarkable celebration of musical theater.

Congratulations to NWSA high school musical theatre alumna (Class of 2026) for being among the students recognized last evening during the 2026 Jimmy Awards. Olivia was among the six students who received an award for Outstanding Performance in an Ensemble and performed on Broadway at the ceremony. Congratulations Olivia.

In a previous post, it was incorrectly stated that Sofia Jaramillo also attended the national awards yesterday, and an incorrect photo was added to the post. We apologize if this error caused any confusion to the students, parents or followers of the NWSA social media accounts. Sofia WAS a winner at The Arshties in Miami last month and we are so proud of her work as well. NWSA wishes the very best to these talented musical theater young artists.

New World School of the Arts dance alum and Martha Graham Dance Company Principal Dancer, Lloyd Knight, will star in "The Drama" a moving and entertaining one-hour solo work written & performed by Lloyd Knight, directed & choreographed by Jack Ferver, production design by Jeremy Jacob The performance highlights the Lloyd's physicality, remarkable dance technique, and storytelling through movement, spoken word, sound, video, and creative colorful projection. If you're in New York, don't miss it! Tomorrow, June 20; 7 PM – 8 PM. Guild Hall, 158 Main St, East Hampton, NY. Tickets at guildhall.org

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Miami Dade College's America250 celebration featured an exceptional music concert directed by Dr. Daniel Andai, Dean of Music at New World School of the Arts. This concert offered the audience a captivating musical experience that traced the historical narrative of Miami and the United States, starting with original compositions and culminating in grand works that embody the essence of the nation, illustrating a story defined by bravery and potential. The performance also showcased several NWSA alumni who participated as orchestra members, highlighting the profound influence of arts education at MDC / NWSA. Set against the backdrop of the historic Freedom Tower, a significant emblem of opportunity and hope, the event served as a poignant reminder of Miami's role as a city where individuals arrive with aspirations and contribute to the diverse tapestry of America.

NWSA visual arts alum, Zachari Balber, has become a rising star in the highly specialized field of fine art documentation which consists of photographing artwork for museums, galleries, artists, auction houses, and private collections to create accurate and archival-quality images that preserve artwork and exhibitions for future generations. "I never imagined that dedicating myself to a highly specialized niche and often overlooked corner of photography would open so many doors. The lesson for me has been that there is tremendous opportunity in mastering the problems that other people choose to avoid." Congratulations Zach for your exceptional contributions and the significant influence of this specialized art form on the future of the arts, both within our community and beyond.

Rising Stars: Meet Zachary Balber of Miami / South Florida Today we’d like to introduce you to Zachary Balber. Hi Zachary, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?When I graduated from New World School of the Arts, I […]

The film 'Cotton Fever’ starring NWSA theatre alumna, Chabely Ponce, selected among Tribeca Festival 2026 Winners! The film explores the sensitive topic of addiction and the struggle to outrun its cycles through friendship, support, and hope. Congratulations Chabely for your outstanding role as Sam and for continuing to make your NWSA family so proud!

https://thehollywoodnews.com/2026/06/06/cotton-fever-review-dir-daniel-blake-schwartz-tribeca-2026/

Congratulations to NWSA music alum Alex Lacamoire for his most recent performance preview of Basura - a powerful world-premiere musical by Gloria and Emily Estefan. NWSA Provost - Dr. Hodgson and NWSA Principal - Dr. Bryant, alongside other members of the NWSA family shared a proud moment with Alex right after the show in Atlanta! This is yet another success story for our growing family of artists around the globe.

Congratulations to Alex Lacamoire for another successful preview performance of Basura! In Atlanta. Best of luck on opening night, tonight. Alex was joined by Provost Hodgson, Principal Bryant and the indefatigable Sylvan Seidenman!