Nationally-Recognized School of Dance One of First to Offer Hip Hop Concentration
Fall 2025: Point Park University's world-renowned School of Dance is one of the first to offer a Hip Hop Dance concentration, a style prevalent in commercial, entertainment and Broadway dance.
In this rigorous B.F.A. program, students will learn from experienced faculty and professionals who have a global understanding of the commercial dance industry, including Crystal Frazier, M.F.A., one of the first tenured Hip Hop professors.
Students will train in the University's George Rowland White Performance Center to develop a solid foundation and expertise in various hip hop styles — breaking, popping/locking, waving, vogue, street jazz and house — while also being exposed to diverse movement vocabularies — ballet, modern, tap, jazz, African and improvisation — ensuring they are well positioned for success in the ever-changing dance industry.
Performance opportunities include hip hop repertoire and works by renowned hip hop and jazz faculty and guest choreographers for film and TV, Broadway, music recording artists and sports team artistic directors. Students will be versatile, well-rounded artists and adaptable dancers with solid foundations that include acting and theatre skills.
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Hip Hop Course Offerings
Students will receive a well-rounded education through the University's core curriculum, the School of Dance curriculum and the various Hip Hop courses including (but not limited to):
- Hip Hop
- Hip Hop Social Dances
- Hip Hop Improvisation/Freestyle
- Hip Hop Repertory
- Hip Hop Culture and Social Commentary
- Hip Hop VII Street Jazz
Fast-Track Master's Programs
School of Dance students interested in expanding their career options in the business, communication or education fields can explore our fast-track master's programs:
- B.F.A. in dance and an M.Ed. in Pre-K through 4th grade in 4 ½ years
- B.F.A. in dance and an M.Ed. in Pre-K through 12th dance education certification in 4 ½ years
- B.F.A. in dance and an M.A. in public relations, advertising and social media in 4 years
- B.F.A. in dance + MBA in 4 years
To provide the best experience and resources for students, the School of Dance is collaborating with UPMC Sports Medicine to upgrade the University's athletic training room. UPMC Sports Medicine's generous support plays an integral part of the student experience in the School of Dance.
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