The Henry Street Settlement Abrons Art Center is an expansive, 1-block facility in Manhattan's Lower East Side. It is home to three theaters; one amphitheater; galleries; dance and art studios; and an array of theater, dance and visual arts programs. The Henry Street Settlement began using the arts 100 years ago as part of its neighborhood social service mission. In 1975, the Abrons Art Center was built to bring all of the arts programs under one roof. The Youth Programs provide opportunities for New York City's at-risk youth to "express their view of the world and envision the way things could be," according to Program Associate Jonathan Ward. Most courses meet weekly for 15 weeks. Students study acting, musical theater and movement; take classes in ceramics and painting; learn ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance; or study any of 25 different musical instruments, as well as voice. Performances and art exhibitions are held regularly at the Art Center. Recently, the Center added a career awareness component and apprenticeship program for members of the resident theater company. The Center also runs a special year-long workshop in acting, scene design, stagecraft, movement and choral music in an effort to prevent students from one area high school from dropping out of school. Finally, through the Summer Enrichment Program, immigrant youth use folk tales from their countries of origin and their experiences in America to create skits that they perform for the community at the end of the summer.