Point Park Competitive Cheer and Dance is a university-sponsored club sport. The cheer and dance teams are featured at all home varsity men's and women's basketball games and perform at various campus events. Each spring, the teams compete at the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance in Daytona, Florida.
All team members are eligible for cheer and dance scholarships. We accept applications to audition for either team on a rolling basis.
Please note, the cheer and dance teams are not associated with Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts School of Dance and auditions are held separately. However, we have several dance majors who participate as an extra-curricular activity.
How to Get Started
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Reach out to us:
Reach out to Head Coach Bettina Herold at bherold@pointpark.edu. She’s happy to discuss scholarship specifics, review your cheer and dance experience, and explain how to get involved. -
Request information:Complete our interest form to receive more details about the cheer and dance program, scholarships and admissions at Point Park University.
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Apply to Point Park:
If you’re ready to take the next step, start your application. We’ll guide you through the process, ensuring you maximize the available scholarships and financial aid options. -
Tour our facilities:
Visit campus to check out our facilities, meet current team members and experience our welcoming community firsthand.
Head Coach: Bettina Herold
Bettina was on the dance team at the University of Pittsburgh and has served as head coach at Point Park for 15 years.
Contact Bettina with inquiries about scholarships and auditions at bherold@pointpark.edu.
Assistant Coaches
| Laura D'Alessandris | lauradalessandris@gmail.com | |
| Julia Hester | jhester@pointpark.edu | |
| Daphne McGuire | dmcguire@pointpark.edu | |
| Jada Powell Black | jspowel@pointpark.edu |
| February 2 | Spirit Against Cancer Cheer & Dance Competition at Penn State Behrend |
| March 8-9 | Liberty Spirit Cheer & Dance Competition at Robert Morris University |
| March 22 | Justice League Cheer & Dance Competition at Slippery Rock |
| March 23 | Cheer & Dance Competition at Elmira College |
| March 29 | Cheer & Dance Competition at Gannon University |
| March 30 | Point Park Cheer & Dance Spring Showcase in Student Center, 5th floor |
| April 5 | Rise Cheer & Dance Competition David L. Lawrence Convention Center |
| April 10-12 | National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance College Nationals, Daytona Beach |
We encourage all interested students to come to campus for a visit and in-person audition. However, if you're unable to visit, we can work with you to virtually meet the team and coaches. We accept video submissions as well.
Contact Head Coach Bettina Herold for more information.
Fill out our interest form to receive more information.
Point Park Cheer and Dance offers scholarship opportunities to all new members. Deatils will be discussed as part of the recruiting process.
Even better, as a university-sponsored club, team members don't have to pay for events, uniforms or travel costs.
See our cheer and dance teams in action
