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jbg
your son sounds a lot like me D. She has been 'working" locally and some regional since 11, but as she is seriously looking at her college decisions has decided a performers life is not for her. SHe is currently hedging her bets and looking at arts administration or similar. THese programs typically have a performance aspect and courses in business. Different schools configure it differently. But she feels this way she will still get some work on performance skills (some programs allow these kids to audition for productions), but she will have another generalizable skill set.
DH and I have applauded her for her self knowledge and thoughtfulness, but I have also told her that I selfishly will miss her performing and hope that she won't reject it if it comes her way. Like your son, D fills a specific niche in many shows and is a very strong dancer and 'good enough' at the others. So we will see.
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