| I can't speak for Point Park but perhaps your friend from there is making a point that is often made about BFA in MT programs in general......it is "easier" for guys to be admitted than girls (but NOT easy), because there are less boys auditioning for these programs than girls and there are often an equal number of slots afforded to males in the admitted classes and actually at some schools (ex., CMU), even more slots are allocated for males than females. Thus, one could conclude that the odds for a boy to get into a BFA program are better than for a girl.
As far as not dancing well.....most BFA programs will consider you if you are strong in two areas and weaker in a third but the weak area can't be voice. So, some who have little dance training may get in if they are excellent at voice and acting. However, those with the best shot are good at all three skills. If you have no dance training, get into a ballet class and even if you are not great at dance, you will come off better in the audition to have some technique and to also be used to picking up combinations and moving with your body. You are going to have to learn to dance anyway in college and if you want to go into this field, start with learning the necessary skills now....not just to get into college, but to become a MT performer. Jazz is also good to take since jazz is in most college auditions and it is good to be able to be comfortable picking up combinations quickly.
PS....it is good to know the ballet terminology so when instructions are given, you know which moves they mean. By the way, it is JETE, not GETE. I don't know how to make the French accent marks on my keyboard, however. |