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Summer Dance
June 20 - July 30, 2016
Summer Dance Intensive
Ballet
Modern Jazz
Pittsburgh, PA
412-392-3456
Tuition and Housing
6-Week Program - June 20 - July 30, 2016
Tuition: $2,300 plus $30 application fee
Room/Board: $ 2,320
3-Week Program - June 20 - July 9, 2016
Tuition: $ 1,150 plus $30 application fee
Room/Board: $ 1,160
Total Fees for Commuters
6-week commuter: $ 2,330
3-week commuter: $ 1,180
Total Fees for Residents
SUMMER DANCE AT POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
6-week resident: $ 4,650
3-week resident: $ 2,340
The Program
International Summer dance is a comprehensive dance program. 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, piliates and yoga.
Tuition is based on five classes per weekday and two on Saturdays.
The program is open to students 10 and older. However, to live on campus, students
must be at least 16 years of age. Although summer dance is a six-week program,
students unable to commit to six weeks can attend the program for three weeks.
Resident students attending three weeks must attend the first three weeks.
Evening rehearsals for 6-week students are directed toward (3) three performances in
the state-of-the-art George Rowland White Performance studio.
All buildings are monitored by security staff.
OUR STATE OF THE ART STUDIOS
GEORGE ROWLAND WHITE DANCE STUDIOS
Studios two through seven average 60’ x 60’ and have extra high ceilings, offering
dancers maximum space for leaps, floor work and lifts. All studios are equipped
with Marley-covered sprung floors, grand pianos and full range sound systems.
HILDA WILLIS TAP DANCE STUDIOS
On the lower level of the Dance Complex is a 40’ x 50’ tap studio.
GEORGE ROWLAND WHITE PERFORMANCE STUDIO
This 40’ x 30’ dance studio can be converted into a fully functional performance
space that can easily seat 188 patrons. Three Summer Dance performances are
showcased with six week students.
44,000 Square-foot
George Rowland White Performance Center
Living on Campus
Maybe this is will be your first time away from home and you’ve been looking forward to a glimpse of
college life. Living on campus will put you front and center for a taste of the college experience.
Students 16 years or older may choose to live on campus. Summer dance students are housed in Pioneer
and Conestoga Hall, two seven story buildings that are across the street from the dance studios. Each suite
contain two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room and a kitchenette. They are carpeted, have mini-blinds
and air conditioning. There is one Ethernet connection per person and one cable jack in each bedroom, as
well as an Ethernet connection and a cable jack in the living room.
The bedroom includes (per person): twin loft bed, desk and chair, dresser, armoire and Ethernet connection
The living room includes: couch, chair, entertainment center, coffee table, end table and Ethernet connection
The kitchenette comes with: sink, microwave, half-sized refrigerator, table and two chairs
Security
Point Park University provides safe,
comfortable, options on our campus.
The department of Public Safety is at work
24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide
safe, and secure living environment for the
University community. Police officers are
on duty 365 days a year.
All Point Park University residence
entrances are locked 24 hours per day. Access to the residence halls is limited to Point Park University students,
their escorted guests and authorized representatives of the University. A swipe card is needed to enter the main
entrance of Pioneer and Conestoga Halls. A swipe card and access code are required to enter the residence suites
in Pioneer and Conestoga residence halls. Each student’s room within the suites is accessed by key. All hallway
doors have viewing holes. Only persons authorized to enter the residence areas are issued swipe cards or keys
which will provide immediate response time to emergencies on campus.
Resident Supervision for Minors
Summer dance students ages 16 and 17 years of age who live on campus are supervised by resident parents.
Each resident parent is assigned eight to ten students. Some of their responsibilities include: enforcing curfew
and rules, escorting students to doctor appointments, chaperoned field trips and accompany groups of students
to outside activities planned for the evening or on weekends, such as mall trips or movie outings.
All resident advisors (parents) are screened and must provide the Act 34 (criminal background check),
Act 151 (child abuse clearance) Clearances for the state of Pennsylvania, and Act 114, FBI criminal
background check and clearance.
Call the office at 412-392-3456 if you are interested in becoming a resident parent. Participating student
receive tuition remission and free room and board if parent is selected. Student must be at least 16 years of
age for parent to qualify.
Dining at Point Park
Eating with friends, classmates and floor-mates, is a big part of daily life on campus. Dining together
for a meal is a great way to get to know people. And with quite a few different places to eat — all close
by and easily accessible — you have some great options to choose from! Both resident and commuter
students can enjoy Point Park’s dining facilities. On the third floor dining hall we offer all-you-can-eat
dining during breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the second floor is our Point Cafe and à la carte dining.
Lawrence Hall Dining Room
Located in Lawrence Hall, on the 3rd floor, students can enjoy all-you-can-eat dining. We offer a
balance of traditional foods and a variety of upscale, cutting edge American entrées, ethnically
inspired foods, vegetarian selections and more.
Vegans, Vegetarians & Gluten Free Diets - Come visit us daily for options to fit your lifestyle. Feel free
to speak with our Executive Chef, William Ward, for nutritional and dietary needs.
The Point Cafe
You're in the right place for great food and wonderful service. We are always here to help you!
Featuring Pizza, Grille Favorites, Fresh Cuts from our Deli, Sizzling Salads and delicious desserts.
Try our fresh-ground and brewed Java City gourmet coffee, specialty beverages, and Fresh Market
Smoothies! Vegetarian Specials are featured daily at Point Cafe.
Grille Works - Featuring everything from made-to-order cheese-steaks, quarter-pound burgers,
chicken sandwiches, and specialty fries with dipping sauces to a full line of made-to-order breakfast
wraps and sandwiches, Grille Works takes the 'ho-hum' out of the burger joint.
Deli - Transforming the ordinary sandwich station into extraordinary! We've got made-to-order
sandwiches, hot subs, wraps and low-fat and vegetarian offerings.
Greens 2 Go - We combine an expansive line of entrées and side salads packed for your convenience.
In addition, we have a line of convenience store snacks that appeal to resident and commuter
students alike.
We look forward to making your
dining experience fun and fulfilling.
Office Hours: 8 am - 4:30 pm
[email protected]
412-392-3829
CAMPUS MAP
Located on the corner
of wood street and blvd. of allies
International Summer Dance
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-392-3456
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Lawrence Hall (8)
Academic Hall (1)
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Conestoga Hall (4)
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SCHEDULE AN AUDITION TODAY
412-392-3456
www.pointpark.edu/summerdance
[email protected]
Susan Stowe, Artistic Director
dance with students from
Texas, Hawaii, Alabama,
Illinois, Kentucky, California,
Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware,
Florida, Ohio, North Carolina,
Georgia, Pennsylvania, Virginia,
New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin
Maryland, D.C. South Carolina
and more ...
international students from
Canada, Argentina, Columbia,
Cancun, Paraguay, Uruguay,
Cuba, the Bahamas and London
International Summer Dance
2016