Schedule:

Point Park University will host the National High School Dance Festival for the fifth time at their Downtown Pittsburgh campus February 26 to March 2, 2025. ​The Festival welcomes high school age dancers from around the United States and abroad to participate in auditions, concerts and over 200 master classes and workshops. The festival is open ONLY to students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 at their high school. No private studios are eligible.

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Scholarship Auditions: Please refer to the audition schedule for your registration, warm up, and class times. - Lobby, George Rowland White Performance Center (GRW)

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Festival registration (continued) - Lobby, Lawrence Hall (LH)

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Classes, Workshops, and Lectures - Various Locations, Point Park University

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Setup - Gymnasium, Fifth Floor, Student Center (SC)

7 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (Ticketed Event) Please refer to your online schedule for your assigned opening ceremony time. - Benedum Center for the Performing Arts, Downtown

8:45 p.m. Festival Receptions - Omni William Penn Hotel

8:45 p.m. - Faculty Only Reception (Bar Opens at 9:30pm - Omni William Penn Hotel