International Summer Dance
June 22, 2009 to August 1, 2009

Point Park's International Summer Dance is a comprehensive dance program that specializes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern. The curriculum includes daily technique classes in Ballet, Jazz and Modern, supplemented by Pointe and Variations, Male Technique, Pas de Deux, Tap, Music for Dancers, Pilates, and Yoga. Daily rehearsals are directed toward two performances in the Rockwell Theater of the prestigious Pittsburgh Playhouse.  Participants may also enjoy several supervised field trips. Taught by a faculty featuring nationally and internationally-recognized teaching artists. The program is open to students ages 10 or older. However, to live on campus, in our Resident Hall, students must be at least 16 years of age.  We will only select 250 students for 2009.

Admission is by audition only.  Scholarships are available and every student is considered for a scholarship award based on talent noticed during the audition.  To register for an audition please call toll free at: 1.877.932.6644 or 412.392.3456. For a list of audition dates and times - Click Here.

Students unable to attend one of the audition dates may submit a video - Video Audition

Program Dates

• Six-week program: June 22 to August 1, 2009

• Three-week program: June 22 to July 11, 2009

Summer Dance is a six week program, however, students unable to commit to six weeks can attend for three weeks.   You cannot mix or choose your weeks.  Students must be able to commit to either the first three weeks or the full six weeks.

If you will be living on campus additional room and board fees apply.

Room & Board: Students will be housed in a double or triple-occupancy room.  All roommate requests must be stated on the registration form at the time of registration and one month prior to the start of summer dance.  Students will receive three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner).

Returning student discount: Unfortunately, due to the high demand of students wanting to attend the program and the limited number of students we are permitted to register, the returning student discount has been discontinued for 2008.  

 Typical Schedule:

  
*The rehearsal schedule does NOT apply for those students participating in the 3 week program. 

Contact Information: Office: 412-392-3456 E-mail: summerdance@pointpark.edu Address: International Summer Dance, Point Park University 201 Wood Street - Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1984

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Facilities: International Summer Dance features ten state-of-the-art, air-conditioned studios equipped with marley-covered sprung floors, pianos, and full-range sound systems.  The student lounge, Cafe, and library are open to participants.  Dormitory accommodations, laundry facilities, and the dining hall are located near the studios.  Two Resident Advisors supervise each dormitory floor and facilities are monitored by a twenty-four hour security staff.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS  - Please DO NOT TRY TO PAY  unless you are a returning student and have a student ID.   If you are a new student, do not try to pay online until you have received a University ID Number/ account.  When making an online payment, choose the "Community Class" button.    The University only accepts MasterCard and Discover Card and you will be charged a 2.55% service fee by the vendor for this service. The fee will be in addition to tuition charges.  

Payment by E-Check, your bank card (your checking account) will be available online at no cost (free service) to the payer.  Since the system does not inform us of your online payment or show up immediately, please email, fax or mail in a copy of your payment receipt.  Follow these steps:

Click the payment icon to pay your bill online

STEPS: Enter Last Name and Birthdate Click "Community Classes" button Enter Amount Enter payment Information Mail or Fax (412-392-3803) Receipt to our office so we can process your payment record