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.

MAY 24 - JUNE 12, 2026

2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Why springboard
tuition
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auditions
emerging choreographers

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, and countless choreographers to paid commissions. Learn more about Springboard’s impact.

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!)

2025 Pricing:
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.

PRINCIPAL COMPANIES

Principal Companies are curated annually and represent a sample of leading contemporary dance companies from around the world. World renowned directors, choreographers and stagers from ten companies join us every summer, creating an international artistic hub under one roof for 3 weeks.

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch // Choreographer: Pina Bausch // Stager: Stephanie Troyak (DE)

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham // Choreographer: Kyle Abraham // Stager: Marcella Lewis (US)

Luke Murphy’s Attic Projects // Choreographer: Luke Murphy // Stager: Will Thompson (IRL)

chuthis. // Choreographer: Peter Chu // Stager: Miriam Gittens (US)

Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch // Choreographer: Pina Bausch // Stager: Stephanie Troyak (DE)

The Royal Swedish Ballet - Mats Ek - Choreographer // Stager: Anthony Lomuljo (SWE)

S-E-D (Sharon Eyal Dance) // Choreographer: Sharon Eyal // Stager: Clyde Archer (FR)

Sidra Bell Dance New York // Choreographer: Sidra Bell // Stager: Kimie Parker (US)

Crystal Pite - Choreographer // Stager: Jon Bond (CAN)

Adam Barruch - Choreographer (US)

During the first week of Springboard Danse, a hand-selected casting team observes the participating dancers in a variety of workshops before pairing them to rehearse with a single Principal Company for the remainder of the project. These rehearsals emulate a professional environment, allowing a working relationship to flourish between dancers and their Principal Company. This creates an ecosystem that connects dancers to an invaluable global network of artistic peers and future employment opportunities, and Principal Companies to future collaborators. 

OUR 2026 PRINCIPAL COMPANIES

Adam Barruch - Choreographer (US)

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Choreographer: Kyle Abraham Stager: Marcella Lewis (US)

chuthis. // Choreographer: Peter Chu // Stager: Miriam Gittens (US)

Crystal Pite - Choreographer // Stager: Jon Bond (CAN)

Luke Murphy’s Attic Projects // Choreographer: Luke Murphy // Stager: Will Thompson (IRL)

Maxine Doyle - Choreographer // Stager, Isadora Wolf (UK)

S-E-D (Sharon Eyal Dance) // Choreographer: Sharon Eyal // Stager: Clyde Archer (FR)

Sidra Bell Dance New York // Choreographer: Sidra Bell // Stager: Kimie Parker (US)

Maxine Doyle - Choreographer // Stager, Isadora Wolf (UK)

AND

Shamel Pitts- Choreographer & Founding Director of TRIBE (US) (week one only)

The Royal Swedish Ballet - Mats Ek - Choreographer // Stager: Anthony Lomuljo (SWE)

AND

Shamel Pitts- Choreographer & Founding Director of TRIBE (US) (week one only)

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"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."

– Robyn Mineko Williams

Emerging Choreographer 2013, Springboardx | Guest Artist skills + process 2022

  • Photos (top to bottom)

    SBDP 2025_Principal Company_SBDNY_©Drew Graham

    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