Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts
Since 1978, the Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College has provided a nurturing and fun setting where our talented, professional artist-teachers develop children's skills in music, theater, and dance to their fullest potential. Skills developed in the arts promote confidence and self-esteem, traits essential for any path taken in life. The Prep Center staff work in collaboration with parents and faculty to ensure the best course of study for students. Children ages three to 18 at all levels of study are welcome.
Adults may receive private instruction in music, theater, and dance at beginner to advanced levels. There are also group classes in guitar, piano, and voice.
The Prep Center school year runs from September through June.
Additional new classes are offered in the spring semester.
Our summer session runs for six weeks from July through August.
Children, teens, and adults may register at any time for private lessons, subject to teacher availability.
More Information
The 2019 spring semester began on January 22. See below for registration information.
- 2019 Spring Schedule of Classes (pdf)
- 2019 Spring Registration Form (pdf)
- 2018–19 General Calendar (pdf)
Prep Center Open House
Time/Date: Saturday, February 2, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Prep Center is hosting an Open House (pdf), a free event customized for children and teens of Brooklyn. Students of all levels are invited to take mini private lessons in various instruments, or participate in a group dance class, all free of charge. All parents need to do is contact our office and sign up for a time.
The Prep Center sees this event as an opportunity to reach out and get to know our community, and to be known to them. We are thrilled with the idea of all interested children and teens trying out different dance and music styles with no cost to their parents. It is going to be a day of learning and fun!
How to Sign Up
Call or e-mail us to reserve your free mini private lesson or group dance class today. Spaces are limited.
The Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts
Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue (between Campus Road and Avenue I)
234 Roosevelt Hall
Brooklyn, NY 11210
P: 718.951.4111
F: 718.951.5412
E: BCPC@brooklyn.cuny.edu
