Conservatory Dance Company

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'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.

Alumni Profile

Kate Vandivier '09

"I have many fond memories as a student. It was the first time in my training that I was surrounded by so many talented people all pursuing the same goal, that I found a sense of community and belonging as a budding artist."

Dance Program Once Again Ranked One of Best College Programs by DanceUS.org

Tuesday, December 20, 2022 Point Park University's dance program has once again been recognized as one of the Best College Dance Programs for 2022-23 in the United States by DanceUS.org.

A scene from Graham Diversion of Angels by Marc Simpson.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces 2022-23 Season

Friday, May 20, 2022 This year's season will feature dance, theatre, music, circus and more.

Faculty Feature: Colleen Hooper, Dance

Tuesday, August 3, 2021 "We offer a conservatory dance education in a liberal arts university, and our students are uniquely prepared for a range of opportunities following graduation. Our approach to training builds versatility and encourages students to refine their individual performance styles while learning from renowned guest artists and faculty."

Pictured is Colleen Hooper. Photo | Megan Gloeckler

Alumni Profile

Kimie Parker '19

"Point Park’s dance facilities are an absolute luxury. I don’t think I’ll have many opportunities to be in studios as expansive or advanced as Point Park’s for the rest of my career."

2020-21 Pittsburgh Playhouse and Media Innovation Speaker Series

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 The upcoming season celebrates love, human resiliency and community spirit, featuring the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches, eclectic dance productions highlighted by the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company and a thought-provoking Media Innovators Speaker Series kicking off with former Minnesota Senator Al Franken.

2020 NHSDF Highlights

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 National High School Dance Festival at Point Park University included three exhilarating days of classes, auditions, performances and making new friends from around the world.

Conservatory Dance Company Presents World Premiere of Bound in Before

Monday, December 9, 2019 Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company presents the world premiere production of Bound in Before, conceived and written by Professor Kiesha Lalama, M.F.A., and her son, Jacob John White. The show is directed and features choreography by Lalama, and original music and lyrics by Jason Coll.

The cast of Bound in Before. Photo | Mark Simpson

Contemporary Choreographers 2019

Thursday, October 24, 2019 Contemporary Choreographers featured work from all female choreographers, including Amy Hall Garner, Martha Nichols, Pearlann Porter and Yin Yue.

Pittsburgh Playhouse Announces Bold, Innovative 2019-20 Season

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 “Our first season laid the groundwork for creating innovative theatrical opportunities that offered students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to mount a new work alongside a professional artistic team, while at the same time, bringing exceptional and entertaining productions to Pittsburgh audiences,” said Paul Hennigan, Ed.D., president of Point Park.

Gabriel Florentino as Manolin in the world premiere stage adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea . Photo | John Altdorfer

Winter Dance Concert 2018

Friday, December 7, 2018 The Conservatory Dance Company opens Winter Dance Concert, with works by world-renowned choreographers Aszure Barton, Nacho Duato, Tyce Diorio and Edwaard Liang.

Point Park University students perform "Art of War" by Edwaard Liang. Photo | Katie Ging

Contemporary Choreographers 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018 Point Park University’s Conservatory Dance Company opens its bold 2018-19 season with Contemporary Choreographers, a diverse selection of pieces from renowned choreographers who stretch the boundaries of dance.

New Pittsburgh Playhouse Opens in Downtown Pittsburgh

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 After 28 months of construction, the painstaking deconstruction and reconstruction of three historic-facades, and the unprecedented restoration of a 22 stained-glass-paneled ceiling from Pittsburgh’s historic Stock Exchange Building, the gleaming new Pittsburgh Playhouse is ready for its close-up.

A photo of the PNC Theatre in Point Park University's new Pittsburgh Playhouse

OnStage Blog calls Point Park University best college in the U.S. that offers both BA and BFA in dance

Thursday, August 23, 2018 Point Park came in at No. 5 on this year’s list, while being hailed as “hands down the best college in the country that offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance.”

Pictured are Point Park University dance majors. Photo | Katie Ging

Faculty Feature: Meet Matthew Powell, Assistant Professor of Ballet

Friday, June 22, 2018 Powell joined the dance faculty in 2017 and teaches classical ballet, men’s technique and Entrepreneurship and the Arts, which helps seniors prepare for life as freelance artists post-graduation.

Pictured is Matthew Powell. Photo | Grecia Ruiz

Conservatory Dance Company Announces Bold Season with Performances at New Pittsburgh Playhouse

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 “Concerts will feature diverse repertoire by some of the dance world’s renowned movers and shakers, and trending, emerging choreographers," said Garfield Lemonius, chair of dance.

A dance major on Mt. Washington. Photo | Katie Ging

Dance Majors Perform Professor's Work at New York City Dance Alliance's Destiny Rising Gala

Friday, March 16, 2018 "Being invited to present a work and continue building our relationship with NYCDA solidifies our position as a premiere training program in the country," said Associate Professor Kiesha Lalama.