Location of Host School

New World School of the Arts, a Florida Center of Excellence in the Visual and Performing Arts, provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development through a curriculum that reflects the rich multi-cultural community of Miami. New World School of the Arts is located on the MiamiDade College (MDC) campus, which includes the Chapman Center. All classes, lecture demonstration and performances are within walking distance of most hotels. The Opening and Closing ceremonies and the Gala performance are at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, built in 1926 as a silent movie palace. It is now the "Grand Dame" of South Florida’s arts and entertainment showplaces, with its shimmering stars and golden balconies suggesting another era when performances were events. It is a short walk from New World School of the Arts.
New World School of the Arts was created by the Florida Legislature as a Center of Excellence in the visual and performing arts.

Travel

The closest airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), although sometimes you can get less expensive flights into the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Once you arrive at MIA you can take a taxi from the airport to the hotel for approximately $22 to 40.00 depending on what hotel, or take the "Super Shuttle" for $15 (located outside of baggage claim by Ground Transportation Desk). If you are arriving at (FLL) you can take a taxi or use "Airport Express" to downtown Miami (located outside of baggage claim by Ground Transportation Desk).

Local Transportation

If you are in the mood for the beach or the South Beach nightlife, you can catch a bus (S, C, or MAX to Miami Beach) or grab a taxi on the opposite side of Biscayne Boulevard. There are three clearly marked bus stops located across Biscayne Boulevard. Buses run from 5:30 am to approximately 12:45 am and cost $1.50. To get around downtown Miami, you can walk or use the Metromover for free. Straight up 2nd Street past New World School of the Arts at Government Center is the Metrorail, one of the major modes of transportation for the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County. You can also catch buses to other parts of the city at the central bus stop located between Flagler Street and SE 1st Street on N. Miami Avenue.

Food

In addition to the restaurants and food courts at Bayside Marketplace, downtown Miami has many other ethnic food courts and eating establishments in every price range. In your Registration packets, you will be given a list of restaurants, clubs, and places of interest in downtown Miami.

Climate and Clothing

In March in Miami, the average daily temperature ranges from 81 degrees to as low as 64 degrees. You might want to bring a jacket for the evenings. Best bet is to check the internet a few days prior to travel to check on expected weather conditions. Classes will be held in different buildings on campus, thus requiring you to walk a few blocks to these venues.