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Competitive Procurement Contracts NYSSSA Theatre RFP NYSED is looking for a New York State College Campus to host NYSSSA's School of Theatre summer program. NYSED will award one one-year contract with a term of June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2010, which is renewable for two additional one-year periods. Questions regarding this RFP must be identified as either Program or Fiscal and submitted by email to THEATRE2009@mail.nysed.gov by the close of business July 18, 2008. More detailed information about this RFP is available at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/compcontracts/07006schoolofthearts.html NYSSSA Media Arts IFB NYSED is looking for a New York State College Campus to host NYSSSA's School of Media Arts summer program. NYSED will award one five-year contract that will run from June 1, 2009-May 31, 2014. Questions regarding this IFB must be identified as either Program or Fiscal and submitted by email to MEDIA2009@mail.nysed.gov by the close of business July 3, 2008. More detailed information about this IFB is available at http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/compcontracts/2008mediaartsifb.html School of Dance 20^th Anniversary Celebration! From August 15-17 School of Dance alumni will be gathering in Saratoga Springs, New York for a very special weekend reunion and celebration. Events will include: Master Class with Robert Battle Repertory Showings by the 2008 NYSSSA School of Dance Participatory Workshop led by the American Dance Legacy Institute Faculty & Guest Artists Concert Receptions Opportunities for Reconnecting, Reminiscing, and Networking More information and the registration form can be found here [PDF file]. Dance Alumni eNetwork The School of Dance has a wonderful website for their alumni. They are creating a exciting community and want you to be a part of it! For more info or to become a part of this fantastic association please visit it at http://nysssadance.ning.com/
The summer of 2008 will mark the 39th year of operation for the schools that form the New York State Summer School of the Arts. This program, with its eight component summer residential Schools is sponsored and supported by the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and is administered by the State Education Department. Recognized as one of the finest programs of its kind in the nation, over 15,000 high school age students have become part of this unique summer experience. Alumni surveys attest to the success of the schools in helping high school students with special talents identify and pursue career choices in all fields of the fine arts and performing arts at an early age. The Schools provide opportunities for all New York State students who qualify through auditions to receive the highest level of training and instruction. The eight Summer Schools of the Arts are directed and staffed by internationally acclaimed artists and companies such as the New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Students work in small groups and in one-on-one sessions with professionals and with other students of similar ability. NYSSSA’s goal is clear: to provide intensive, preprofessional training programs for New York State’s most gifted and motivated young artists, those who are considering careers in the arts or entertainment industries. The schools provide intensive training in an environment where students experience the rigorous discipline of the daily life of a professional artist. The program is open to all high school age students who qualify through auditions. Tuition assistance, based upon financial need, is available. No students who qualify are denied NYSSSA’s opportunities because they cannot afford them. NYSSSA represents the wide spectrum of cultural, ethnic, social, and economic that is New York State. Additional Forms