Point Park University’s dance program has gotten a glow-up. While dancers had previously trained in the dance department under the umbrella of the Conservatory of Performing Arts, they now have their own School of Dance. “This will allow us to bring in more students, and also create more programming and opportunities,” says Garfield Lemonius, dean […]
In October 2023, Point Park University’s School of Education and Conservatory of Performing Arts announced their collaboration on a new program: a Master of Education in Pre-K through 12 Dance Education Certification. Set to begin this spring, the MEd program is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. “We’ve known for years now that the […]
Degree programs give commercial dancers a leg up. Point Park invites agents and directors to concerts to help students book jobs. The commercial dance world can be overwhelming for doe-eyed dancers who move to Los Angeles after high school. They have to get an agent, audition constantly and network, while also finding ways to support […]