B.A. in Dance Education

School of Education Hosts Educators from Across the Pittsburgh Region for Reimagining Higher Ed, Remake Learning Events

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 "Learning and collaborating with others in the region allows our voice to be heard and our contributions to be recognized. We enjoy and value the opportunity to be a partner in our region’s education community."

Pictured are School of Education students, faculty and staff at the Remake Learning assembly. Photo by Nadia Jones.

School of Education’s C.A.R.E. Symposium Highlights Mental Wellness Practices for the Classroom

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Point Park University's School of Education hosted its first C.A.R.E. Wellness Mental Health and Well-Being Symposium, inviting local educators to learn about addressing trauma and its impact on student learning, mental health and well-being while exploring the powerful relationship between community connection and the arts.

Pictured from left to right are School of Education faculty members Linda Hippert, Vincenne Revilla Beltrán, Shari Payne, Richard Gutkind, Denise Beverina-Moore, Kamryn York, Christal Edmunds, Marybeth Irvin and Lori Sutton at the school's first C.A.R.E. Symposium.

Springboard Danse Relocates International Project to Point Park, Bringing World-Renowned Artists to Pittsburgh

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 "Our Department of Dance consistently ranks among the very best in the United States, so it makes sense to build a partnership with Springboard, which is recognized worldwide as a destination for career development."

A photo provided by Springboard Danse. Photo | Michael Slobodian

Point Park University Introduces Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education Certification Pre-K Through 12

Thursday, February 22, 2024 “In the state of Pennsylvania, dance has traditionally been taught in PreK-12 schools by teachers holding certification in other areas. With this degree, we are creating an opportunity for a direct path to certification that’s relevant, in-depth and content specific.”

Professor Crystal Frazier teaches a hip hop class. Photo | Ethan Stoner

Alumni Profile

Jocelyn Hrzic

"Point Park truly changed my life and that’s why I’m one of their biggest advocates. I was taught technique not just properly, but explained why it was to be a certain way. They also introduced us to guest artists and contacts to have after graduation."

Point Park University's Department of Dance Named One of Best College Programs

Thursday, February 8, 2024 "We are thrilled to be recognized once again as one of the premiere dance programs in the country," said Susan Stowe, chair of dance. "Congratulations to our students, dance faculty, musicians and staff for another incredible year."

A photo of Point Park University dance students.