Point Park Dance Department

Congratulations to our 2024 Department of Dance graduates! Our graduating seniors are each exceptional artists, and remarkable human beings. We are thrilled to see you spread your wings and fly! Point Park Proud 💚💛 #pointparkdance #pointparku

PPU dance alumni ‘10 Ashley Kasunich Fritz is in her 13th season of dancing for the Radio City Rockettes. This year, she was featured in a Dance Magazine article about how to navigate return auditions. Ashley auditioned for the Rockettes six times before being cast in 2011, and she states that “six auditions isn’t actually that uncommon in Rockette world these days: ‘The choreography is so specific, and there’s not a ton of rehearsal time, so you need to be able to match other people right away.’” For more on how to audition for your dream opportunity, copy and paste the link below! /navigate-return-auditions/ @avkasun #pointparkdance #pointparku

A sneak peek at our dancers in pieces from Spring Dance Concert! They are performing iconic choreography by George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Bob Fosse, and Martha Nichols. The show runs through Sunday April 21st at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Catch it while you can! https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/conservatory-dance/spring-dance (Link in bio) @pghplayhouse #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Video by @kaybeardslee

Point Park University welcomes Springboard Danse! Point Park University has entered into a multiyear partnership with Springboard Danse to relocate its annual three-week project to Downtown Pittsburgh starting in summer 2025. The project invites a diverse cohort of professional dancers and choreographers from around the world, offering classes, workshops, creative processes, the restaging of celebrated repertory, installations, showings and pop-up performances. @springboarddanse @pghplayhouse @pointparku @mayoredgainey @city_pittsburgh #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Photos: @__slowdanger__ by David Gonsier Press Conference photos by Ethan Stoner Springboard Danse by Michael Slobodian

Follow Junior Dance Major, Kamea Wilson, in rehearsal for “Bye, Bye, Blackbird” choreographed by Martha Nichols. Set to music by Nina Simone, this piece celebrates soul, community, love, and laughter. The Conservatory Dance Company will perform this work in the Spring Dance Concert April 17-21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Get your tickets today! https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/conservatory-dance/spring-dance (Link in bio) @pghplayhouse @nichols14 #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Video by @kaybeardslee

Freshmen Dance Major, Thomas Perkey, brings us into the high energy rehearsal for the piece “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Bob Fosse. This piece will be accompanied by live musicians from MCG Jazz playing compositions by Mary Lou Williams and Louis Prima The Conservatory Dance Company will perform this work in the Spring Dance Concert April 17-21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Get your tickets today! https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/conservatory-dance/spring-dance (Link in bio) @pghplayhouse #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Video by @kaybeardslee

Join Senior Dance Major, LejlaRaven Martin, to learn about her experience dancing in “Prelude to Action” by Martha Graham. This piece is an excerpt from Chronicle, and it includes music by Wallingford Riegger. The Conservatory Dance Company will perform this work in the Spring Dance Concert April 17-21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Get your tickets today! https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/conservatory-dance/spring-dance (Link in bio) @pghplayhouse #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Video by @kaybeardslee

Junior Dance Major, Samantha Barboza, takes us behind the scenes of rehearsal for “Who Cares?” by George Balanchine. Enjoy seeing our dancers rehearse this piece with music by George Gershwin. The Conservatory Dance Company will perform this work in the Spring Dance Concert April 17-21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Get your tickets today! https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/conservatory-dance/spring-dance (Link in bio) @pghplayhouse #pointparkdance #pghplayhouse Video by @kaybeardslee

Program Information Session Monday, April 8, 2024 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Playhouse 315 - Studio 2 Point Park University’s world-renowned Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) and innovative School of Communication are offering a new opportunity to students to earn two degrees in four years as part of the Early Start Master’s program. Our distinctive Early Start Master’s program gives students an affordable opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Conservatory — and a Master of Arts in public relations, advertising and social media from the School of Communication — in as little as four years. The Early Start program is available to all COPA students enrolled in a B.F.A. program. “Completing the Early Start Program provides students with the unique advantage of accelerating their education and ultimately, their professional growth and career opportunities,” said Jenna Lo Castro, School of Communication graduate program director and assistant professor of PR, advertising and social media. “Earning both degrees offers students an edge in their chosen industry and allows them to more quickly pursue diverse or advanced career options.” #pointparkdance @pointparku

Happy opening night to Student Choreography Project Program C! Here is a look at our Seniors who are debuting their work tonight in the GRW Performance Center. Congratulations to the choreographers and dancers who are involved in tonight’s program! Hermosa Vida Yovanie Rodriguez: @rodriguezyovanie Introspective Eliza Schack: @eliza.schack me when I Madison Santos: @madisonsantosx Farewell Geraldine Ashley Hutton: @yashhutton The Kiss (Film) Talia O’neal: @taliaoneal Metamorphosis Estella Persio: @estellapersio Seeking Moments Molly Crist: @mollycrist_ Agenda Jessie Eastlund: @jessieastlund The First Draft (Film) Justin Barber: @justin_jaynea FALL Cam Baker: @camjadebaker

Happy opening night to Student Choreography Project Program B! Here is a look at our Seniors who are debuting their work tonight in the GRW Performance Center. Congratulations to the choreographers and dancers who are involved in tonight’s program! A Natural Peace and Fear Marguerite Valadie: @mevaladie An Ode to You Marissa Waitlevertch: @marissawaitlevertch Siren Giovanna Taddeo: @gi.taddeo Disequilibrium Hailey Molchen: @haileymolchen 713 Alexis Harlow: @alexis.harlow One Sound Abigail Cowan: @abigail.rose.cowan Full of Love Anja Kripowicz: @anjadancer1 It’s Britney, B**** Margret Kingsbury: @margaret.kingsbury Peace of Mind Leijla Raven Martin: @lejla.raven Breaththrough Alexandra Sergakis: @alexandra.mini

Happy opening night to Student Choreography Project Program A! Here is a look at our Seniors who are debuting their work tonight in the GRW Performance Center. Congratulations to the choreographers and dancers who are involved in tonight’s program! Where it Lies Julianne Horowitz: @juliannehorowitz Infinitely Resilient Abby Carson: @abbyycarsonn_ Melodrama Erin Claxton: @erinclaxton_ Derangement of Silence Kierra Hines: @kierra.hines Fame Ariel Russel: @ariel.russell Dichotomy of Glass Devan Cochell: @devan_bee It’s Just About Love Paris Robinson: @paris_robinson1 Love Thy Hater Mary Hondal: @maryselene_ Love Can Be… Katie Moffatt: @_katiemoffatt