Have you been in ballet shoes since before you could tie your sneakers?  Played the violin before you could recite your ABC’s?  If so, perhaps you are thinking of attending a performing arts college.  Wondering how you would go about that?  Lucky for you, I have personal insight into the process.  My sister was a member of the Conservatory at Shenandoah University and graduated with a degree in Dance.

One of the first decisions she had to make was whether she wanted to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Dance.  Many performance dancers opt for a B.F.A., as the training and education is very specific to the major.  My sister decided she wanted a broader degree and chose a B.A.   Like any other student, she had to first consider if she could get into a college based on her grades and test scores, and then she had to evaluate the dance program based on her interests and her skills. Read the rest of this entry »

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