American Musical And Dramatic Academy
The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), is a college conservatory for the performing arts located in New York City and Los Angeles, California.
The Conservatory offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees and two-year Certificates in Professional Performance. Programs are offered in Acting, Musical Theatre, Dance and Performing Arts.
AMDA is an accredited institution of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
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