School of Performing Arts
LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED
to succeed in the Performing Arts at UW-Stevens Point!
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a special place for performance students. The School of Performing Arts is large enough to offer a variety of experiences and challenges, and small enough that our students receive the individual attention they need.
WHY CHOOSE A PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
The excellent academic and performance programs have established UW-Stevens Point as a primary undergraduate center in Wisconsin for students interested in the performing arts.
Advocacy, Allyship & Access
UWSP is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational environment for all of our students. Our Advocacy, Allyship and Access Committee in the Department of Theatre & Dance has created a five-year Action Plan devoted to reviewing and renewing this commitment in the areas of Artistic Inclusion, Community Outreach, Student Concerns, Curriculum, and Faculty Recruitment and Development.
Calling all Alumni!
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose.
You are a vital part of our Pointer family and we look forward to hearing from you!
Professional Placements
Are you a current student or alumni who has news to share regarding your professional career? We’d love to hear about your success and celebrate your accomplishments!
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Programs of Study
Our curriculum is innovative and emphasizes creativity!
Meet our Faculty and Staff
Our faculty work professionally as performers, directors, composers, dancers, playwrights, choreographers, actors and designers and through their experience and dedication help ensure our students are successful.
Michael Estanich
- Department Chair – Theatre and Dance
- Professor – Dance
- Program Coordinator BA Dance
Department of Theatre & Dance
715-346-2500
Mathew Buchman
- Department Chair – Music
- Professor – Jazz Studies
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3021
Andrew Slembarski
- Administrative Specialist – Music
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Music, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3107
Holly Hurda
- Administrative Specialist -Theatre and Dance
College of Fine Arts & Communication, Department of Theatre & Dance, School of Performing Arts
715-346-3237
ACCREDITATION
The School of Performing Arts at UW-Stevens Point is accredited by the following professional associations.
National Association of Schools of Dance
Founded in 1981, the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 83 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for dance and dance-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other dance-related endeavors.
National Association of Schools of Music
Founded in 1924, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 637 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for music and music-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other music-related endeavors.
National Association of Schools of Theatre
Founded in 1965, the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) is an organization of schools, conservatories, colleges, and universities with approximately 193 accredited institutional members. It establishes national standards for undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials for theatre and theatre-related disciplines and provides assistance to institutions and individuals engaged in artistic, scholarly, educational, and other theatre-related endeavors.
Music concert offerings at all three UW-Stevens Point campuses in May
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hosting a variety of music concerts on all three campuses in Stevens Point, Marshfield and Wausau this May. UW-Stevens Point concerts will begin at…
Upcoming Events