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09/06/2021

Happy Labor Day weekend to our CCNY family! And a special thank you to the essential workers that have been carrying us through the pandemic. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. How is everyone spending their day?

08/10/2021

Congratulations are in order! CCCA would like to celebrate two of our long term collaborators Irene Gandy and Woodie King Jr. who were chosen to be the recipients of the 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre. Awarded to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible to receive any of the other established Tony Award categories. Irene is the only Black female press agent member of the Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers. She has worked on an extensive and impressive roster of theater productions, including “The Wiz,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Lena Horne: The Lady and her Music,” and many more. She is no stranger to awards either, having received multiple throughout her career for her impact on black and q***r communities, as well as the theater community as a whole. She currently sits on the board here at CCCA, as well as Harlem Week and New Heritage Theater.
Woodie, founder of the New Federal Theater, has spent his career working to provide a space for artists and women of color in the world of theater. Aiming to integrate this group into the vast world of American theater. NFT has produced a series of award winning plays, such as “For Colored Girls Who Considered Su***de When the Rainbow Was Enuf,” “Black Girl,” and “The Taking of Miss Janie.” NFT is a mecca for young performers of color to find solace in, and has supported the early careers of many of today’s household names. From the late Chadwick Boseman, Debbie Allen, and Morgan Freeman, to Phylicia Rashad, Denzel Washington, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Issa Rae, and many more. NFT has been an incubator for young playwrights as well, focusing on producing new works and providing a space for new faces.

08/06/2021

In honor of American Artist Appreciation Month, City College Center for the Arts would like to celebrate by highlighting some of Harlem’s great lineage of inspiring artists. This week we would like to celebrate Zora Neale Hurston, a revolutionary writer, filmmaker, and anthropologist. Hurston was born in Notasulga, Alabama in 1891 to John and Lucy Ann Hurston. She was the fifth of eight children, and the granddaughter of formerly enslaved people. She and her family moved to Eatonville, Florida when she was three years old, one of the first all black towns in the United States; Eatonville was the setting in which many of Hurston’s stories took place.
She went on to graduate high school and attended Howard University as her undergrad, where she was one of the first initiates of the schools Zeta Phi Beta sorority chapter. Hurston also became a co-founder of the school's newspaper, The Hilltop. She graduated from Howard with her Associate’s degree before attending Barnard College at Columbia University, where she was the sole black student, upon being offered a scholarship. In her time studying at Barnard, she conducted ethnographic research alongside Franz Boas, who is considered to be the “Father of anthropology.” After graduating she would continue her graduate studies at Columbia, furthering her research with Boas. During this time Hurston was living in Harlem, having had some of her earlier written works published through short story and playwriting contests. She was a pillar in the community, her home a beacon of social gathering and black joy.

07/21/2021

Growing up in the Bronx, Susan Goldman Rubin always knew that she wanted to be an artist. She started her career writing and illustrating her books before transitioning into nonfiction writing, focusing on art and history. Having appeared on segments such as the Today Show, Susan has grown an extensive resume of writings, and as a teacher. She currently resides in Malibu, California, where she has worked instructing at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program for 20 years. Follow her on Instagram to stay up to date with her writings and future events!

07/20/2021

Melvis Santa is a woman of many talents: she is a singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, artist, and teacher. Raised in Havana, Cuba, she brings the essence of her home into all that she does. From a young age, she would participate in an art program every week, hosted by various local theaters in her hometown. She began playing the piano at 7, and would later go on to graduate from Amadeo Roldan Conservatory, a prestigious academy in Cuba. Based in New York City since 2014, Santa has gone on to teach workshops at Tulane University, NYU, and various other schools. Stay up to date with any future events by following her Instagram page to see the beautiful ways she gives back to the community.

07/14/2021

Established in 2015 by choreographer, dancer, and instructor Xiang Xu, Xiang Xu Dance focuses on a marriage of Asian philosophy with western contemporary art. Growing up in China, Xiang Xu attended the world renowned Beijing Dance Academy, earning a Bachelor’s degree in dance. He continued his studies in New York at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned a Master’s degree of Fine Arts. Highly decorated in both academia and awards, he has earned the prestigious “Gold Lion” award for his choreography in Singapore at the World Music and Dance Competition. Additionally, he earned the national grant to choreograph the premiere of “The Soul of Water” in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. Make sure to follow on Instagram to stay up to date with the company and any future projects they may be working on.

07/12/2021

“We believe that we are never more truly and profoundly human than when we dance.” - José Limón

Founded by José Limón and Doris Humphrey in 1946, the Limón Dance Company has established itself as a pillar in the world of American Modern dance. Choreographer and dancer José Limón, after whom the company is named, is credited with creating such an impactful legacy in the world of modern dance. Based in New York, the company continues to embody the work and mission of Limón, striving to bring a humanistic foundation to the world of dance and theater. Find them on Instagram to stay updated.

07/07/2021

Hailing from Brazil, Leonardo Sandoval has made a name for himself in the world of tap dance by connecting his Brazilian roots with his traditional tap dance training, creating his own expression of the dance. Based in New York City, Leo is an artist-in-residence at both the National Dance Institute as well as the American Tap Dance Foundation. Through the Dorrance Dance company he has performed at venues such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Joyce Theater, Canada’s National Arts Center, and many more. Make sure to follow him on Instagram to stay up to date on future events.

07/05/2021

Born in Seville, Spain, home of flamenco, Ismael Fenandez has spent his life dancing flamenco. His family, La Familia Fernandez,” is internationally acclaimed for their performances as seen in festivals across the globe. He has established an extensive career, working with flamenco legends such as Marina Heredia, El Torombo, Orchestra director Gustavo Dudamel, Antonio Canales, and many more. He now lives in New York City with his partner in life and dance, Sonia Olla, where they perform and teach at their dance company.
Sonia began her journey in Barcelona, where she attended the world-renowned “Instituto de Teatro y Danza,” earning a degree in flamenco. She now directs and choreographs her own shows, where she incorporates teaching into her performances and choreography. Touring with household names such as Antonio Canales, Eva la Yerbabuena, Rafaela Carrasco, Merche Esmeralda, María Pagés, and La Farruca, she has established a name for herself internationally. You can find them both on Instagram and

07/01/2021

Remembering the time Ella Fitzgerald performed at Aaron Davis Hall, and was awarded an honorary degree in music, for the grand opening gala in 1979!

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128 Convent Avenue
New York, NY
10031

Telephone

+12126506900

Website

http://www.citycollegecenterforthearts.org/

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