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Springboard Danse Brings Summer Project to Point Park University

Friday, July 18, 2025 120 dancers, 10 Principal Companies, seven Emerging Choreographers, two Resident Choreographers and one Fellow gathered at Point Park to collaborate and connect through workshops, classes, showings, auditions, creations and the staging of international repertory.

A photo from ABYSS, a pop-up installation at the Smithfield-Liberty parking garage by Springboard Resident Choreographer slowdanger. Photo | Ethan Stoner

Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2025-26 Season

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Celebrated performances in theatre, music and dance, joined by a special production to celebrate the 2026 NFL Draft.

Conservatory of Performing Arts students preview the 2025-26 Pittsburgh Playhouse season.

2025 STARMAKERS Gala

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 The 2025 STARMAKERS Gala celebrated 90 years of the Pittsburgh Playhouse's enduring legacy in Pittsburgh and set the stage for a bold and inspiring future in the arts at Point Park University.

The STARMAKERS Gala was held in the Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Marks Return of STARMAKERS Gala With Previews of Both ASCEND and the 2025-26 Season

Thursday, April 17, 2025 After nearly 15 years, the beloved STARMAKERS Gala has returned to Pittsburgh, celebrating the Pittsburgh Playhouse’s enduring legacy in Pittsburgh and sets the stage for the next era of groundbreaking performances and artistic excellence.

2025 National High School Dance Festival Highlights

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 The fifth biennial NHSDF at Point Park welcomed 2,100 participants and generated more than $2 million for Downtown Pittsburgh.

Pictured are students and faculty from Newtown School of the Performing Arts, Australia. Photo | Randall Coleman

Point Park Hosts National High School Dance Festival, Injecting More Than $2 Million Into Pittsburgh’s Economy

Monday, March 3, 2025 “We are thrilled to see the positive economic impact of the National High School Dance Festival on our vibrant city. This event not only enriches the cultural landscape of Pittsburgh but also underscores the city's appeal as a premier destination for arts and education.”

The marquees at the Benedum Center features Point Park University's National High School Dance Festival.

National High School Dance Festival Returns to Campus

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 More than 1,600 students — and 2,100 total people — representing 100 high schools from across the U.S. and around the world will descend upon Downtown Pittsburgh for the event, which runs from Feb. 26 to March 2.

Drazen Wilmers in Jae Man Joo's "Flight." Photo | Chris Coates

School of Dance Recognized by DanceUS.Org as One of Best College Programs in U.S. for 2025

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 “We are once again honored to be included on DanceUS.org’s prestigious, annual list of exceptional dance programs. Our dedicated dance faculty are tireless in their efforts to prepare students to enjoy accomplished careers within the dance field."

Conservatory of Performing Arts Establishes School of Dance and School of Theatre, Film and Animation

Monday, January 6, 2025 Garfield Lemonius, Kiesha Lalama tapped to lead Point Park’s new schools.

Conservatory of Performing Arts students perform RENT at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

12 New Full-Time Faculty Join Point Park University

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 The Conservatory of Performing Arts, Rowland School of Business, and Schools of Arts and Sciences and Education are pleased to announce new faculty who will teach the next generation of professionals.

Point Park Offers Complete in Four Years B.F.A. to MBA Program

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 This program gives students an affordable opportunity to earn both a B.F.A. degree from the Conservatory of Performing Arts — and an MBA from the Rowland School of Business — in four years plus one additional semester in the summer.

Point Park University Announces First in Pennsylvania Master’s in Pre-K through 12 Dance Education Certification Program

Monday, October 9, 2023 Point Park’s School of Education and Conservatory of Performing Arts are collaborating to offer students a new Master of Education in Pre-K through 12 Dance Education Certification program. The new M.Ed. dance education certification program, set to begin the spring of 2024, is the first of its kind in the state.

Alumna Mallory Marinack is a ballet instructor at Wexford Dance Academy. Photo | Randall Coleman