Arts at NDA
By offering an array of courses and co-curricular activities, NDA empowers students to become creative and thoughtful artists, performers, musicians, and actors.
We welcome all students — from those with experience to students interested in discovering something new. NDA students are able to participate while pursuing other interests, from athletics to community service to robotics, and more.
The arts play an important role in a holistic, well-rounded education. Through the visual and performing arts, students learn more about themselves and the world around them. They gain confidence and discover how to lead.
Our faculty are educators as well as artists, musicians, and performers. They love to share their enthusiasm with our students.
“The greatest gift of an arts education is to learn what you’re capable of when challenged to be creative, to problem-solve, and to share your talents and point of view with the world. Through the arts, students connect their mind and spirit fueling their personal growth. When you combine academic successes with creative opportunity, a student's development is exponential.”
Amanda Zani P’29
Visual & Performing Arts Department Chair