The University of the Streets is a member-driven cultural organization.
The University of the Streets
130 East 7th Street
New York, New York 10009
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Tel. (212) 254-9300
universityofthestreets [at] gmail . com
Closest subways: 6 to Astor Pl., L to 1st Ave., F/V to 2nd Ave., R/W to 8th St.
Closest buses: M8, M9, M14AD, M15
UOTS Theme Song Credits:
Richard Clements (Piano, Composer)
Murray Wall (Bass)
Clifford Barbaro (Drums)
David Weiss (Trumpet)
Alex Stein (Tenor sax)
Greg Bufford (Recording engineer)
Website created by Paul Pinto
webmaster [at] universityofthestreets.org
Mission Statement:
The University of the Streets, Inc. advocates for known and unknown artists in the NYC/metropolitan area as well as by providing a venue for visiting artists from around the world. U.O.T.S. Inc. works for the people we serve by helping them to grow and succeed as individuals by providing our members with Arts Training, Arts and Theater support and Community Space for Performance Arts related staging in order to empower and assist the continuance of artists' work in a high energy, informed and diverse world class atmosphere. We envision and construct our schedule of events and programs so as to effectively support a comprehensive range of ages, views and lifestyles. Our goal is to be a leader in delivering programs and instruction by which all economic ranges within our community are provided the means to interact and grow by supplying the tools and opportunity to develop, perform and exhibit their talents within an arts-supportive environment that changes lives positively and helps individuals reach their full potential.
The University of the Streets was incorporated in 1969 as a non-profit educational organization, spearheaded by Muhammad Salahuddeen. Over the past 40 years U.O.T.S. has been committed to addressing the educational, vocational and cultural needs of the community. Initially, U.O.T.S was launced to help "deprived" youngsters break out of a hopeless proverty-cycle, although, the target population has expanded with respect to age, and diversity, over the years due to historical and economic impact. In the past 40 years countless lives have been turned around. Many of our graduates have gone on to achieve amazing successes, a fact in which we take considerable pride. We, at U.O.T.S., have also gained a wealth of varied and challenging experience; experience which has taught us many valuable lessons about educating young people. U.O.T.S. continues a forerunner in establishing innovative approaches to teaching.
UNIVERSITY OF THE STREETS HAS AFFORDABLE SPACE AVAILABLE FOR:
MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES, YOGA, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, PRIVATE PARTIES, MEETINGS, ETC.
Please call or email for rates and availability: (212) 254-9300
e-mail: universityofthestreets [at] gmail.com
MARTIAL ARTS & PHYSICAL CULTURE DEPARTMENT
Director Wilfredo Roldan is the Grand Master of the Nisei Goju System International. He is recognized worldwide as one of the foremost authorities on the Nisei Goju System and traditions. Roldan has been studying the martial arts for over forty years. He has studied Samurai Jujitsu, Vee Arnis Jitsu, Kali-Eskrima, Kobudo(oriental weapons) Judo, Fencing, Boxing, Urban Goju Ryu and Nisei Goju Ryu. For more information call (212) 674-6477. For more information visit www.niseinyc.com.
Download the schedule here.
THEATER / MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Our Theater, designed and constructed by students of the Building Maintenance Program, is available for musical and theatrical productions and rehearsals. U.O.T.S. is renowned for its music curriculum in jazz, and its weekend jam sessions. Jazz Vocal Workshops start at 8pm every Thursday. Jam Sessions, every Friday and Saturday, start at 10:30pm.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Saadia Salahuddeen, President
Alayne Patur Salahuddeen
Jacqueline Goodman
Ali Salahuddeen
Dr. Barry Harris
Kenneth Aytch
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Wilfredo Roldan
Roanna Judelson
Richard (Halim) Clements
Rainer Evans
ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE
Rich Collichio
Brigette Engler
Valerie Hammond