New World School of the Arts
Division of Dance · Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus / University of Florida partnership
Miami, FL
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About the Program
New World School of the Arts (NWSA) was created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts. It is an educational partnership of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, and the University of Florida — offering a unified high school + college continuum for students pursuing careers in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts. The Dance Division offers a 2 1/2-year Associate of Arts pathway (via MDC) and a 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Degrees Offered
Associate of Arts in Dance (2 1/2 years)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Concentrations
Coursework
Unique tri-institutional partnership: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (high school pathway), Miami Dade College (AA), and the University of Florida (BFA). Students access an integrated high-school-to-college continuum.
Rankings & Alumni
Rankings
NASD-accredited institutional member since 9/1/1995. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1984 as a center of excellence in the performing and visual arts (as of July 2026).
Want to Learn More?
Continue on New World School of the Arts's official site.