The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) has the reputation of being the foremost independent school of musical theatre, acting, and dance in the United States of America. Recently, AMDA is ranked #6 among best performing arts school in U.SA (https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-for-theater ). Over 60 AMDA alumni are currently appearing on Broadway, with other alumni in high profile roles on television and film. (You may recognize Jesse Tyler Ferguson from Modern Family?)