What are the best performing arts universities in the USA?

[Hayley R]

Im looking to go to a performing arts university in the USA but as i do not currently live there i am not aware of any. Please could you recommend the best universities for performing arts in the USA. Preferably in LA or New York. Thanks

 

[Nye]

Juilliard. Duh

 

[illusionist]

bernard
tisch
julliard

all in new york