2027 National High School Dance Festival Schedule

When

What

Where (campus map)

Saturday, March 6

12 – 6 p.m.

Festival Registration

Lobby, Lawrence Hall (LH)

11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Scholarship Auditions: 

Auditions will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday. Schools that audition on Saturday are encouraged to make the most of their visit by participating in campus tours, classes and workshops offered throughout the day.

3 p.m.

Hotel Check-In

Omni William Penn Hotel

Sunday, March 7

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Scholarship Auditions:

Auditions will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday. Schools that audition on Saturday are encouraged to make the most of their visit by participating in campus tours, classes and workshops offered throughout the day.

Lobby, George Rowland White Performance Center (GRW)

7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Festival registration (continued)

Lobby, Lawrence Hall (LH)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Setup

Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Student Center (SC)

7 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies (Event is for registered participants only) 

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown

8:45 p.m.

Festival Receptions

Omni William Penn Hotel 

8:45 p.m.

Faculty Only Reception (Bar Opens at 9:30pm

Omni William Penn Hotel 

Monday, March 8

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tech for Gala and Showcase Concerts

Please refer to your tech schedule for your assigned rehearsal time.

Benedum Center, Downtown

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Student Center (SC)

8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Informal Concert I

Tech rehearsal for Informals will immediately precede concert time

PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse

12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

2 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

2 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Informal Concert II

Tech rehearsal for Informals will immediately precede concert time

PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse

3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

5:30 p.m.

Outstanding Student Choreography Concert

Benedum Center, Downtown

8 p.m.

Gala Concert

Benedum Center, Downtown

Tuesday, March 9   

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tech for Gala and Showcase Concerts

Please refer to your tech schedule for your assigned rehearsal time.

Benedum Center, Downtown

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall

Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Student Center (SC)

8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

11 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Informal Concert III

Tech rehearsal for Informals will immediately precede concert time

PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse

12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

2 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

2 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Informal Concert IV

Tech rehearsal for Informals will immediately precede concert time

PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse

3:30 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

5:30 p.m.

Showcase Performance

Benedum Center, Downtown

8 p.m.

Gala Concert

Benedum Center, Downtown

Wednesday, March 10

8 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

9:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Classes, Workshops, and Lectures

Various Locations, Point Park University

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Closing Ceremonies

PNC Theater, Pittsburgh Playhouse