SPRINGBOARD DANSE | PITTSBURGH
SPRINGBOARD DANSE | PITTSBURGH
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
120 dancers, 10 Principal Companies, 6 Emerging Choreographers, and 3 Resident Choreographers gather from around the world in Point Park University’s state-of-the-art facilities for 3 weeks. Springboard Artists collaborate and connect through workshops, classes, auditions, creations, and the re-staging of international repertory. Springboard Danse | Pittsburgh offers FREE public showings and installations around downtown Pittsburgh.
SAVE THE DATE
SPRINGBOARD DANSE 2026
MAY 24 - JUNE 12
Stay tuned for 2026 Principal Company and Audition announcements in November.
Springboard Danse aids the professional dancer at all stages of their career, with no maximum age consideration. The three-week project cultivates a shared language of professionalism that values the creative process and connection above all else. Springboard Danse is recognized worldwide as a destination for career development. Since the organization’s inception in 2001, Springboard has curated artists from over 40 countries, and directly connected more than 900 dancers to paid jobs.
BUILD CONNECTIONS with the SPRINGBOARD FAMILY of dancers, choreographers, stagers, and directors who will shape your future career transitions and trajectories
BE SEEN by 30+ companies, directors, choreographers, agents, and producers throughout the project and as a part of a Final Industry Showing at the Pittsburgh Playhouse
EXPLORE & ENGAGE in world-renowned repertory and creative process with 10 Principal Companies, 3 Resident Choreographers & 6 Emerging Choreographers
IMMERSE YOURSELF in:
15 morning classes with Springboard Artists
5 afternoon workshops with 5 Principal Companies
27 hours of Principal Company rehearsal with a small cast
27 hours of creative process with a Resident or Emerging Choreographer
ACCESS exceptional care from Athletic Trainers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
WHY SPRINGBOARD?
PROGRAM COSTS
TUITION: $2175
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
FINANCIAL AID: Springboard Danse endeavors to make it possible for every invited dancer to attend the project regardless of their financial situation. To this end, Springboard reserves a limited amount of funds to offer in financial aid to dancers upon request.
Aid is awarded based on financial need and is relative to the applicant pool each year. Request for financial aid has no impact on acceptance into the program. Accepted dancers may submit an application for Financial Aid alongside their program registration and deposit. If sufficient aid is not awarded, a partial refund of the deposit is offered.
Please note that Springboard Danse receives no outside funding from the government or other philanthropic sources, and we strongly encourage applicants to seek funding from multiple sources.
HOUSING
All participants in the program must arrange for their own accommodations. The project takes place at Point Park University’s George Rowland White Performance Complex.
On-campus dormitories (located across the street) are available on a first-come first-served basis through Point Park University. (More information coming soon!)
Single bedroom - $850 for 3 weeks
Shared bedroom - $530/person for 3 weeks
If participants choose to stay elsewhere, we recommend staying in Downtown Pittsburgh (the location of Point Park University), the Strip District, the North Shore, or Lawrenceville neighborhoods. There are several public transportation bus lines to get around the city.
"To be immersed in such a rare, creative melting pot of world class artists was one of the most important working and learning experiences of my career so far."
Emerging Choreographer 2013, Springboardx | Guest Artist skills + process 2022
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Photos (top to bottom)
2019 SBDM_Emerging Choreographer, La Tresse _©Michael Slobodian
2022 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_©Michael Slobodian
2018 SBDM_ Resident Choreoographer _Jasmine Ellis_©David Gonsier
2022 SBDM_Emerging Choreographer, Kelly Ashton Todd_©Michael Slobodian
2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Ohad Naharin_©Michael Slobodian
2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_©Art Davidson
Carousel Photos (left to right)
2022 SBDM_Principal Company, Gibney Dance Company_©Michael Slobodian
2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_©Michael Slobodian
2017 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, johannes wieland_©Michael Slobodian
2017 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Aszure Barton_©Michael Slobodian
2019 SBDM_Principal Choreographer, Maxine Doyle_©Michael Slobodian
2022 SBDM_Emerging Choreographer, Kelly Ashton Todd_©Michael Slobodian