Join us for an unforgettable evening on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 6pm, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Long Island High School for the Arts with an original production: "Big Shot", a story told through dance set to the music of Billy Joel.  This original production was developed and choreographed by LIHSA faculty members L’aura Bagdziunas (Dance) and Chris Brick (Musical Theatre). Don’t miss this incredible, one night only event, as we commemorate five decades of artistic excellence at LIHSA, nurturing young talents to realize their full creative potential, and recognizing, with gratitude, the tremendous impact of the support of The Joel Foundation in helping to shape the next generation of artists on Long Island.

The Long Island High School for the Arts is a half-day program that offers sessions to students who reside in both Nassau and Suffolk counties and is administered by Nassau BOCES.  The School is under the suite of programs offered by the Regional Schools and Instructional Programs arm of Nassau BOCES. 

Since 1973, the Long Island High School for the Arts has allowed Long Island students to develop their talents in the areas of dance, vocal music, instrumental music, drama, musical theatre, fine arts, digital media, special effects, and film.  Instructors are respected professionals in their fields, with credentials ranging from Broadway, film and television to teaching positions at colleges, and repertory companies.     

At LIHSA, our mission is to inspire students to reach their full creative potential through excellence in artistic programming, rigorously designed coursework aligned to professional industry standards, and carefully curated performance and learning opportunities that advance skill, technique and creative expression, preparing students for success in their post-secondary education and the professional arts world.