| Performing arts activities like ballet and other | | | | dance, you should consider looking for |
| forms of dance can be a very rewarding hobby. | | | | conservatories or performing arts schools to |
| For many, dance classes are a way to keep in | | | | pursue your professional dreams. |
| shape while doing something they truly love. | | | | As part of your school research it is also |
| Fortunately, there are some who are so | | | | important to visit the schools you may want to |
| artistically inclined that they are lucky enough to | | | | attend. When you visit these schools make it a |
| be able to make a career out of their favorite | | | | point to check out the facilities that are of |
| past time. If you think the dance is something | | | | particular interest to you. For example, dancers |
| you would like to pursue in a professional manner, | | | | should make it a point to look at studios, rehearsal |
| here are some great tips to help you find a | | | | space, and performance theaters. |
| terrific school to cultivate your talents and land | | | | Determine Requirements |
| you the job of your dream. | | | | Each school has different requirements so before |
| Choose an Academic Track | | | | you apply you need to check and double check |
| If you are considering taking up dance as a | | | | those of the programs you are interested. Make |
| course of study there are two different tracks | | | | a note of all deadlines, application fees, and |
| you can follow to reach your ultimate goal. | | | | portfolios or audition requirements. If your are |
| | | | applying to a performing arts school it is highly |
| 1. Bachelor of the Arts: If your sure you would | | | | likely that you will need a portfolio or audition to |
| like to study the performing arts but aren't sure | | | | be sure to have one prepared well in advance. |
| where you would like that to take you, a Bachelor | | | | Get Feed Back |
| of the Arts would be the best track for you. | | | | Sure your parents think you are terrific at what |
| Bachelor of the arts degrees offer you a wide | | | | you do, and the audience may give you a |
| variety of liberal arts study that can prepare you | | | | standing ovation with ever performance but |
| for graduate performing art studies or other | | | | before you apply to schools it may be beneficial |
| courses of study should you change your mind. | | | | to get some professional feedback. This is |
| 2. Bachelor of Fine Arts: If you are positive about | | | | particularly helpful when putting together your |
| your career intentions you may want to consider | | | | audition. Ask you teachers and instructors for |
| a BFA. A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is more | | | | some critical feedback. If you have the time, |
| focused on the performing arts and will prepare | | | | money, or ambition, it is also extremely beneficial |
| you for a career directly related to performance. | | | | for your to get criticism from the true |
| Research Schools | | | | professionals. This means you may have to travel |
| There are different schools that specialize is | | | | to the bigger cities (if you don't leave there |
| specific areas of study. Larger Universities will | | | | already) and set up appointments with |
| often offer a program in the arts but not have a | | | | performers from well known dance companies or |
| school that specializes in your interest area. If | | | | with instructors as Conservatories or Performing |
| your sure that you want to study something like | | | | arts Universities. |