Martha Graham Reborn: 100 Years Later

Written By Sky Wolff, For The Globe • February 4, 2026

Hundreds of Pittsburgh locals trekked through snow last Wednesday, Jan. 28, to witness the oldest dance company celebrate its 100-year anniversary of continuing the legacy of one of the most influential modern dance pioneers ever, Martha Graham.

‘Second Saturdays’ are the perfect night out for artists, aficionados and everyone in between

Written By Cora Palanski, For The Globe • November 12, 2025

Those who walk down Lexington Street in Point Breeze may recognize an old warehouse which is now Construction Junction, a thrift store infamous for selling cheap furniture, appliances and whatever else may be found in old Pittsburgh houses.

Rerouting nervousness into excitement

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Drops of perspiration begin to produce and trickle down your forehead. Your stomach knots and twists while your cheeks color red with warmth.

Sidra Bell snatches the Playhouse stage

Written By Sky Wolff, For The Globe • October 22, 2025

Sidra Bell, an award-winning New York-based choreographer, debuted her full-length work, “Introspection: An Evening of Works from the Canon,” Oct. 17 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

COPA Corner: Human First, Artist Second

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • September 24, 2025

Between classes, rehearsals and performances, students in the Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts can easily feel like their identity belongs to their art. 

Dance majors continue training over semester break

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • January 15, 2025

Point Park’s Conservatory of Performing Arts is known for its rigorous program and talented individuals. Within the newly announced “School of Dance,” dance majors uphold this reputation working day in and day out throughout the semester, perfecting everything from performance to technique. 

Students share insight on dance concert

Written By Robert Fornataro, Feats & A&E Co-Editor • October 2, 2024

In the upcoming weeks, the Conservatory Dance Company will debut its annual Fall Dance Concert, featuring performances of ballet and contemporary works.  

Alexandra Sergakis talks about her time at Point Park as a Dance major

Written By Antonio Rossetti, Co-Sports Editor • December 13, 2022

When Alexandra Sergakis was in 7th grade, she found out that her father received a new job opportunity. Nevertheless, that job opportunity was in the United States of America and Sergakis lived in Australia...

Dancers worldwide remember Ron Tassone

Written By Angela Woodard, For The Globe • March 25, 2015

In the summer of 1975, Doug Bentz noticed a jazz dance class being taught by Ron Tassone. He introduced himself and began an association lasting 40 years.