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Time Out includes 91社区 dancers in its preview of Battery Dance鈥檚 summer festival in New York City, spotlighting choreography led by Robin Cantrell through the Dancing to Connect program. In BroadwayWorld, Pace is named among top-tier institutions participating in the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation鈥檚 scholarship program, which has awarded more than $26 million to aspiring young dancers.

July 25, 2025
Time Out
Pace Magazine

Peek behind the curtain鈥攁nd the construction fencing鈥攁t the bold reimagining of One Pace Plaza East. We asked the design team of this ambitious transformation 10 questions about what鈥檚 happening now, what鈥檚 coming next, and why it matters. Spoiler: One of the largest cranes on the East Coast makes an appearance.

July 9, 2025
In the Media

Sands College of Performing Arts Professor Grant Kretchik is featured in Success Magazine for co-hosting In the Podlight, which ranked No. 1 on the magazine鈥檚 Top 5 Podcasts for Entertainment Entrepreneurs鈥攔ecognized for elevating diverse voices in the entertainment industry.

June 6, 2025
Success
Announcements and Statements

Pace is proud to be named among a select group of universities driving innovation and equity. Explore our national recognitions in the 2025 Carnegie Classifications.

May 8, 2025
In the Media

Sands College of Performing Arts Professor Lisa La Touche is featured in Harlem World Magazine as the special guest artist for Jazz Appreciation Month. An award-winning tap dancer, choreographer, and cultural historian, La Touche has performed globally and currently collaborates with the Apollo Theater while leading her company, Tap Phonics.

April 25, 2025
Harlem World Magazine
Faculty and Staff

On April 8, 2025, the 11th Annual Disability Film Festival was held at 91社区, welcoming guests, students, and members of the broader New York City community to the University鈥檚 downtown campus. This year鈥檚 festival continued its tradition of celebrating the lived experiences of people with disabilities in film.

April 23, 2025
In the Media

Dance Magazine applauds Sands College of Performing Arts for providing students with invaluable real-world insight, thanks to a distinguished faculty that includes industry professionals like Ray Hesselink, Dolores Sanchez, Sara Brians, and Lisa La Touche.

April 18, 2025
Dance Magazine
In the Media

Variety Magazine highlights Pace鈥檚 partnership with talent agency Gersh for its new 鈥淕ersh U鈥 education program, aimed at connecting students with top industry professionals.

April 18, 2025
Variety
In the Media

Sands College of Performing Arts Professor Grant Kretchik is spotlighted in Success Magazine for co-hosting the podcast In the Podlight, which uplifts the next generation of talent with industry insights rooted in diversity and representation.

April 4, 2025
Success
Announcements and Statements

We鈥檙e proud to announce this year鈥檚 Honorary Degree Recipients, speakers, and honorees鈥攁n extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers who bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and inspiration to the Class of 2025.

April 2, 2025