Do you think its possible for me to attend dance college? and if so how?

Question

i am fifteen and currently writing my o levels. But I really want to pursue a career in dance. But because my parents want me to work hard and pass i have no time to attend any dance classes of the sought. I dont know what to do. I need help. I really want to go and as good as i know i am i dont have as much expereince as i would like. I have between two and 2 and a half years of expereince under my belt but longing for more. Oh yeah and I hate school. So for me substituting classwork for dance doesnt feel right.

Answer 1

Hello.Dancing and gymnastics are very similiar. Could you involve yourself in that activity? You would keep supple and still be able to dance later. when I was in Dance School in England, we still had to do regular lessons as well as Ballet,Drama, Elocution etc. So don't think it's all pleasure. It's really hard work.Parents are slow to understand our needs,they want what's best for you.Working hard for them, will lead to you making your own decision later. Good Luck!

Answer 2

I am a dance major right now at Dean College in Franklin massachusetts and I can say I am having the TIME OF MY LIFE. The classes are challenging and many of the alumni have gone on to audition and open their own studio's. The sky's the limit in the dance feild and here at Dean they prepare you for any aspect you may be faced with. Please feel free to contact me I am actually a student ambassador and my job is to inform anyone intressted in all the aspects we offer. :-)

here at dean there are 7 different levels you can be placed into as a freshman and work your way up.
Dancer's experience jazz,modern,ballet, tap, and hip hop, and we have famous guest artist come and teach master classes, and we work hand and hand with the alvin ailey company/school.

Answer 3

Even if you hate school,you will still need the skills of reading,writing and arithmetic. You need to protect yourself in that dancing world. There are a lot of people that will be willing to take advantage of you if you don't know how to read a contract,figure out percentages and a lot of other stuff.If you want to open a studio someday,then you'd better have some business classes under your tutu also.Dance college will maybe require student loans and scholarships.A lot of scholarships require you to write essays in addition to dance experience.

Answer 4

Some colleges teach Jazz Dance, which is useful if you want to be a professional dancer.

Answer 5

if you want to dance professionally, the only type dance you can go to college for is ballet