| LAWoman - You should try to call someone in the Performing Arts Dept. at Elon to ask how easy it is for someone in that degree to also get into voice and dance.
Of course, it depends on your daughter's preference, but I believe that she would be better off in MT. Elon has general academic courses required with the major and offers flexibility in what the student takes to fulfill the requirements. I think it is a perfect mix of liberal arts and BFA training. You could also consider the Fellows program, which offers additional academic enrichment. Two of this year's MT freshmen are in the Elon College Fellows Program, including my son.
There are certain courses that only the BFA Acting and MT students take, such as Acting courses, so the Theater Studies students take different classes that are probably not as intensive. I have no idea how hard it is to get a voice teacher in this major. My observation about dance classes is that they probably fill up quickly with students majoring in MT and dance, along with dance minors. I guess one option with that major, to make sure you are getting into dance classes, would be to minor in dance.
I believe that a student who wants to perform would probably prefer the classes that go along with one of the BFA programs. On the other hand, for example, I could see where someone wanting to teach might consider the Theater Studies program. It would really be an individual decision, and your best source of information would be to go to the university directly.
Good luck. Is she auditioning this year? Feel free to write me an e-mail if you have other questions. |