Point Park Universitys New Degree Pairings Are Expanding Dancers Career Options [Video]

Dance careers generally don’t last forever—many dancers even transition into second careers during or after their years onstage. Because Point Park University recognizes this reality, it’s preparing its students for the many chapters in their dance journeys, starting with the first day they step on campus in Pittsburgh.

To that end, Point Park is now offering a bevy of advanced degrees that Conservatory of Performing Arts students can pursue while simultaneously completing their degrees in dance:

For undergraduate dancers with a passion for education, Point Park is now also offering a BA in Dance Education Certification for preK through 12th grade. All of the master’s programs offer an accelerated schedule, allowing students to graduate with two degrees in just four and a half years. 

“These programs are evidence that our dancers are eager to translate their knowledge across different mediums, and to be part of different types of professional communities,” says Colleen Hooper, associate professor of dance and coordinator of dance education. …