One extraordinary 6-12 school with incredible staff, inspiring partnerships and endless talent! New website: ppasnyc.org
Located in New York City's Theatre District and led by Principal Leah Dyer. The Professional Performing Arts School (PPAS) was founded in 1990 with a mission to develop, refine and showcase students in dance, drama, vocal and musical theater majors while providing meaningful academic curriculum. Every incoming high school student auditions for a performing arts major as part of the DOE application
06/17/2026
This PPAS student-produced film will be shown at the 2026 PPAS Filmmaker Showcase June 20th at the Anthology Film Archives! Can you guess what the story is? Put your plot theories in the comments and see link in bio for tickets! 🎥🌟🎬 PPAS FILM
06/15/2026
No surprise that PPAS Alum Alicia Keys would honor the Knicks win best! 🏀🍎💙🧡
Alicia Keys Accidentally Threw the Best Knicks Victory Party “This was a New York moment, never forget it.”
06/15/2026
🌸💐 Flowers That Give Back — Congratulations Class of 2026!
Whether your 8th Grader is stepping up or your High School Senior is stepping out, celebrate them with a beautiful bouquet that gives back to PPAS! 🎓💛
🌺 Small Bouquet — $30
🌺 Medium Bouquet — $45
Order by June 24th and flowers will be delivered directly to PPAS for you to collect before the middle school or high school ceremonies!
👉 See link in bio/comments or text PPAS-Flower-Shop to 33100 to place your order today! 🌷
06/07/2026
Join us as we celebrate our PPAS graduating seniors showcasing their thesis films on June 20th from 1 to 3pm at the Anthology Film Archives! See link ij bio/comments for tickets! 🎬🌟🎥
06/01/2026
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