Looking to audition? Our online auditions through Accept'd will open in December. Information about on-campus auditions can be found below! Incoming Point Park students already accepted into our Conservatory for Dance and eligible students accepted into our Intensive from previous years can register automatically when available. Once accepted, you may register on CampDoc here.
International Summer Dance Open to Residents & Commuters | 6, 3, or 2-week sessions available
Sunday, June 15 - Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Resident & Commuter Options
For more than 30 years, Point Park University’s International Summer Dance program has welcomed talented dancers, teachers and musicians from across the country and around the globe. Join us in this rigorous program with celebrations of myriad cultures united through the love of dance! Our comprehensive dance program specializes in three styles - 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.
Students who register for our 6-week session are eligible to participate in our Showcase.
No performance opportunity is available for our 3- and 2- week students.
Students must be accepted into the program before they can register.
Awarded scholarships will be manually added by our team after we receive your registration and deposit.
Please be aware that this program is designed for serious, pre-professional dancers who are currently conditioned and receiving training. International Summer Dance is a very selective and highly intensive program geared towards young dancers who are currently training for a minimum of 6+ hours per week. If you are not familiar with a dance intensive, we recommend students participate in our Summer Dance Workshop. International Summer Dance is for intermediate to advanced students only.
AGE REQUIREMENT:
Students, ages 10 - 30 years old, may apply to our summer intensive. On-campus housing accommodations are available to students who are at least 14-years old.
HEALTH REQUIREMENT:
A doctor’s note is not required for auditions or registration. We expect each family to determine the health and safety of the individual student prior to participating in events.
ARTISTIC REQUIREMENT:
All students must be accepted into the program. Acceptance is by audition only. If you’ve attended the program in previous years or have been accepted into Point Park's Conservatory, you do not need to audition again. You can simply note this during registration.
RETURNING STUDENTS:
If you have participated in the International Summer Dance program in the past, you do NOT need to audition again. Thank you for your continued interest in our intensive! When available, click the "REGISTER HERE" button above to get started. You will need to pay the required deposit to reserve your spot and of course, don’t forget to include your returner discount code when you register (code will be available during registration).
Returner students who attend the 2-week session will receive $50.00 off of their tuition cost.
Returner students who attend the 3-week session will receive $100.00 off of their tuition cost.
Returner students who attend the 6-week session will receive $200.00 off of their tuition cost.
POINT PARK STUDENTS:
Current Point Park students who auditioned for and have been accepted into the Conservatory of Performing Arts are automatically accepted into the International Summer Dance Program. That includes both Dance and Theatre majors.
Current Point Park students receive 50% off tuition (room and board is not included). Accepted students do not have to audition for this program unless they are interested in receiving additional scholarship funds. This benefit is also available to incoming accepted freshman students who are academically AND artistically admitted to the incoming undergraduate class. A deposit to Admissions must be made to take advantage of this benefit.
FOR CREDIT INFORMATION: Point Park dancers can receive credit during Summer Dance for Incompletes due to illness or injury accrued during the school year. One supplemental credit in Ballet, Jazz or Modern is available provided that the student completes all 6 weeks and attends 42 hours of classes. These credits/hours will be determined by the faculty member who issued the Incomplete grade and Colleen Hooper. Please note that students will need to pay the experiential fee associated with each credit.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
A student doesn't have to be advanced in Pointe to participate in our program. Instead, we offer several alternatives. You will be able to choose from a menu prior to the start of the program. For those who are interested and capable of Pointe, class will be offered once a day for 1 hour.
For more than three decades, Point Park University's International Summer Dance has welcomed talented dancers, teachers and musicians from around the globe. We have previously hosted students from Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Sweden, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Every year, our studios, corridors, dining halls and parks are filled with joyful celebrations of myriad cultures united by the love of dance.
Point Park University - and the city of Pittsburgh - welcome our international students and teachers with open arms and open hearts. Point Park University is an inclusive community that believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to the well-being of everyone here, to the educational mission of Point Park, and to a bright and peaceful future.
After all, without our international students, it would not be International Summer Dance. We look forward to seeing you and will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Please be aware that we cannot provide accommodations prior to or after the duration of the program. If you have a unique situation, please reach out to the Department to discuss your situation 1-on-1.
As International Summer Dance is a non-credit program, most students should apply to obtain a B-2 Tourism Visitor Visa. The B-type visa covers “Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation).” For more information and requirements for U.S. entry, please visit the Travel.State.Gov. webpage.
Additional Resources:
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Argentina
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Brazil
U.S. Embassy & Consolate in Ecuador
U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Spain and Andorra
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
Payment Reminder:
International students should reach out to summercamps@pointpark.edu prior to making any payments via CampDoc. An additional form needs to be completed in lieu of different monetary values (i.e. Pesos vs. USD)
We are excited to announce the return of on-campus, in-person auditions on the following dates:
- Sunday, February 9, 2025 from 1 - 4 pm
- Sunday, March 9, 2025 from 1 - 4 pm
- Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 1 - 4 pm
Please complete BOTH steps below for in-person auditions:
Step 1: Complete the registration form: 2025 ISD Audition Registration
Step 2: Print and fill the top half of the Audition Form. Be sure to bring this with you on the day of your audition! If you are unable to fill this out or print, we will have available forms to fill out upon your arrival.
Overview:
All auditions will be evaluated for artistic scholarship consideration. Students are expected to present a professional appearance. Loose clothing, sweatpants, skirts, and leg warmers are not permitted. Applicants need to secure long hair in a bun.
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage students to pre-register online so we can coordinate appropriately and provide any additional information. Candidates will be notified within 2-4 weeks of their acceptance and scholarship status. Please be sure to provide an active email address on your registration form(s).
In-person auditions consist of a 3-hour class that focuses on Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Modern:
- Ballet Barre - pliés, tendus from 5th position, dégagés, rond de jambes, frappés, adagio and grand battements
- Ballet Center - pirouettes, adagio and petit allegro
- Jazz or Modern - a combination roughly one minute in length demonstrating turns, jumps and floor work
Audition Fee:
All auditionees will be charged a $40.00 fee, due at registration. Payment can be made with cash or check, made payable to Point Park University.
Virtual Auditions for Summer 2025 will open in December!
To access our video audition portal, please visit: https://app.getacceptd.com/pointparksummer
Overview:
Video auditions will be evaluated for artistic scholarship consideration. Students are expected to present a professional appearance. Loose clothing, sweatpants, skirts, and leg warmers are not permitted. Applicants need to secure long hair in a bun. Candidates will be notified via Accept'd within 2-4 weeks of their acceptance and scholarship status.
Video Audition Fee:
All video auditions will be charged a $40.00 fee due upon submission. This payment will be collected via Accept’d by debit or credit card. Unable to pay the audition fee? Apply for a fee waiver via Accept'd HERE.
Video Submission: Due by Sunday, May 18, 2024
All video submissions should be framed as horizontal/landscape. All movement should be executed with the appropriate music. Your video audition will need to include the following:
*Experienced students are encouraged to showcase their pointe technique; however, pointe work is not required to be included in their video submissions. If preferred, please complete the video requirements in flats.
- Ballet Barre - pliés, tendus from 5th position, dégagés, rond de jambes, frappés, adagio and grand battements
- Ballet Center - pirouettes, adagio and petit allegro
- Jazz or Modern - a combination roughly one minute in length demonstrating turns, jumps and floor work
- Optional - A short classical variation
International Summer Dance is designed as a six-week program, however, students unable to commit to six weeks can attend during the first three weeks or during week 4 and 5. All sessions are open to residents at least 14-years old or local commuters. If you cannot attend the available sessions in their entirety, please contact the Office of Community and Summer Education to discuss additional scheduling options.
Important Dates:
3 and 6-week students
Residential and Commuter Check-In: Sunday, June 15 between 9am - 4pm
6-Week Session: Program Runs > Sunday, June 15 - Saturday, July 26 > Performance Opportunity
3-Week Session: Program Runs > Sunday, June 15 - Saturday, July 5 > NO Performance
2-Week Session: Program Runs > Sunday, July 6 - Saturday, July 19 > NO Performance
6-Week Move-Out: Friday , July 25 or Saturday, July 26 (If cast in any performance pieces, move out will occur after the July 26th show at 2 p.m.)
3-Week Move-Out: Friday, July 4 (after final class) or Saturday, July 5
2-Week Move-Out: Friday, July 18 (after final class) or Saturday, July 19
Weekly Class Outlook:
The below schedule will occur Monday - Friday. NO classes over the weekend(s).
| 9:00am - 10:45am | Ballet |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm | Pointe, Male Tech, Pas de Duex, or Acting/Ballroom/Music |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 2:20pm | Modern, Jazz/Hip-Hop, OR Tap/Pilates/Yoga |
| 2:30pm - 3:50pm | Modern, Jazz/Hip-Hop, OR Tap/Pilates/Yoga |
| 4:00pm - 5:20pm | Modern, Jazz/Hip-Hop, OR Tap/Pilates/Yoga |
| 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Performance Rehearsals |
Ballroom
This fast-paced class is taught by Art and Style Director and former National and International Latin and Ballroom Champion Rozana Sweeney. Classes cover a variety of American and Latin dance styles including the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Salsa, Mambo and Rumba.
Music for Dancers
This “hands on” class is taught by Point Park University’s talented percussionists. Taught in a small group setting, this course introduces drumming techniques and musical concepts such as meter, time signature and tempo.
Acting for Dancers
Taught by Prime Stage Producing Artistic Director and University of Pittsburgh Faculty member Wayne Brinda, Acting for Dancers introduces the art of storytelling through the study of literature, speaking, movement and creative expression.
Rehearsal Details:
Available only to 6-week students. Optional opportunity. Please be aware that rehearsals will occur in the evenings and on weekends. Additional details will be released at the start of the program. Rehearsal schedules will be posted on a week-by-week basis and will be availiable in the GRW Dance Complex and outside of the Pre-College Programs office.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship awards will be valid for two years from the award date. For example, scholarships awarded for the 2024 season will be valid through the 2025 season. If you do not utilize your awarded scholarship within the two year period, your scholarship will be void and you'll need to audition again for scholarship consideration. These scholarships may be rolled over within the two year period. For example, a scholarship awarded in the 2024 season, may be utilized for both the 2024 and 2025 program.
Artistic merit scholarships are available to those who are seen at a Point Park Conservatory audition or apply through our video portal, Accept'd. During the audition, students are evaluated on coordination, muscular strength, technique and comprehension. Scholarships are only applicable towards tuition and cannot be applied towards the deposit, room and board fees, or additional extracirricular opportunities. Scholarship amounts range from low, mid, high, half and full tuition coverage. Please be aware that our scholarships are program-specific and nontransferable to other programs.
Students who have previously been accepted into our program do not need to audition again unless they wish to be considered for an artistic scholarship, which will void and supersede any previous award if the new award is higher.
All scholarships are manually added by our team AFTER we receive your registration and deposit.
Dupree Dance
The Office of Pre-College Programs at Point Park University, in conjunction with Dupree Dance, awards one full and one-half tuition artistic scholarship during each event of Dupree Dance season tour. To learn more about Dupree Dance and their events, please visit their website HERE.
Kansas City Jazz Dance Intensive (KCJDI)
KCJDI is a jazz dance-focused experience that brings in master faculty from around the world for a 5-day intensive every summer. Each year, we are so excited to offer KCJDI students a chance to continue their training well past the intensive with our scholarship program. 2 full tuition scholarships will be awarded towards ISD at PPU.
Payment Information:
All payments are due at the start of your program.
Registration and payments will be handled through our easy, user-friendly online registration platform, CampDoc. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted. Payment plans are available. Students receive a t-shirt with seasonal swag and an ID holder with their registration!
Non-Refundable Deposit:
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space in the program. Please review our FAQs for the most up-to-date information on cancellations and refunds.
Room / Board Information:
Residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends (19 meals total per week). Commuters receive a daily lunch buffet. A dinner dining pass is available to Commuters for an additional fee. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.
| COST BREAKDOWN | 6 Weeks | 3 Weeks | 2 Weeks |
| Deposit | $500 | $300 | $200 |
| Tuition | $3,500 | $1,700 | $1,300 |
| Total Commuter | $4,000.00 | $2,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Add-On: Room/Meals | $3,900 | $1,950 | $1,250 |
| Total Resident | $7,900.00 | $3,950.00 | $2,750.00 |
| Airport Shuttle (Arriving and Departing)* | $25.00 |
| Commuter Breakfast + Dinner Pass: 6-Week Student | $900.00 |
| Commuter Breakfast + Dinner Pass: 3-Week Student | $550.00 |
| Commuter Breakfast + Dinner Pass: 2-Week Student | $360.00 |
| Kennywood Amusement Park: open to all students | $50.00 |
*Airport Shuttle
Students arriving for the 6-week and 3-week intensive on Sunday, June 15, 2025 and students arriving for the 2-week intensive on Sunday, July 6, 2025 may opt-in to be picked up at the Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) between the timeframe of 9:00am EST and 3:00pm EST on each Sunday. The first shuttle will leave the Pittsburgh International Airport at 9:00am EST to drop students off at Point Park University for check-in. The last shuttle will leave Pittsburgh International Airport at 3:00pm EST. Please plan accordingly to have flights arriving between 8:00am EST and 2:00pm EST on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Accommodations will not be provided for shuttle service for students arriving outside of the provided timeframe.
Students departing from the 3-week intensive on Saturday, July 6, 2024 and the 2-week intensive on Saturday, July 20, 2024 will be departing Point Park University at 10:00am EST. All students leaving on these days will take the shuttle at the same time. Please plan accordingly and please attempt to have flights leaving at 12:00pm EST or later.
Students departing from the 6-week intensive on Saturday, July 26, 2025 will be departing Point Park University at 5:00pm EST. All students leaving on this day will take the shuttle at the same time. Please plan accordingly and please attempt to have flights leaving at 7:00pm EST or later. Students who are in the performance should not schedule any departing flights prior to 5:00pm EST on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Available Discounts:
- Each student is evaluated for an artistic merit scholarship during the audition. Scholarships range from 15% off to full tuition (deposit and room/meals are not eligible for scholarship). Awarded scholarships will be added to each student's payment portal after registration is complete.
- Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate Point Park students receive 50% off of tuition (room/meals is not applicable).
- Family members of Point Park University employees and alumni receive 30% off of tuition (room/meals is not applicable). Family is defined as immediate family members including yourself, spouses and children.
- Returner students who attend the 2-week session will receive $50.00 off their tuition cost.
- Returner students who attend the 3-week session will receive $100.00 off of their tuition cost.
- Returner students who attend the 6-week session will receive $200.00 off of their tuition cost.
- Coupon codes will be available during registration. Thank you for your continued interest in our program!
Welcome to our campus!
All classes will be held on campus at Point Park University. Dance classes will take place in Lawrence Hall (LH) and the George Rowland White (GRW) Dance Complex. Students must enter through the Lawrence Hall doors with their student ID to access LH and GRW Dance Studios.
George Rowland White Performance Center
The $16 million George Rowland White Performance Center opened in 2008 in the heart of Downtown Pittsburgh. It is a Gold LEED-certified building and one of the few green arts facilities in the region. The 44,000-square-foot center includes:
- Four floors with extra-height ceilings, comparable in size to a six-story building.
- Eight studios for rehearsals and performances (We are an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.)
- State-of-the-art heating and cooling systems, ventilation, flooring, lighting, acoustics and equipment.
- Grand pianos and state-of-the-art sound systems.
- On-site student lockers, showers, changing spaces and bike racks.
To view more information about our state-of-the-art dance facilities, click here.
The option to live on campus during the International Summer Dance program is available to students at least 14 years old.
We will do our best to fulfill rommate requests, but requests are NOT guaranteed. Students will have the opportunity to enter requests during the registration process.
Each residence hall has multiple points of secure access to student living areas, such as keycards, access codes, and lock and key. Laundry is available for free to residential students.
Resident Assistants (RAs) live on campus to supervise students who are minors. Each RA is responsible for eight to twelve minors.
As an undergraduate student at Point Park, you’ll have access to opportunities only a world-class city can offer — and few universities can match — for a real-world, career-oriented education.
Considering a B.F.A. or B.A. in Dance? During our International Summer Dance Intensive, students have the opportunity to audition for Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts.
More information regarding the audition will be provided at the beginning of the program.
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