Summer programs can give training and feedback you may not get from your local instructors. You can certainly get both of these from other avenues that are much more cost effective. My daughter has participated in three summer programs; two in person and the last one virtual. The one thing summer programs provide that that you can’t get locally unless you are in a highly concentrated performing arts community is a validation that you/your child “belongs” with a focused group of very talented peers. This can do wonders for confidence going into college auditions.
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