<p>Cep121, have you primarily been self-taught? Is it possible to find some kind of mentor - someone who can guide you through the process of applying to college as a dance major?</p>
<p>Before making such an important life (especially financial!) decision, it would be good to have the advice of a professional in the field. Even at a state school, a 4-year education is very expensive. A BFA can limit you in your future career if you find that you aren’t going to be a professional dancer. Would it be possible to get a solid academic degree and find dance opportunities in the fields you like as a minor, or maybe even on a club level?</p>
<p>Hoping the other dance parents and dance majors will weigh in here. As I understand it, a BFA from a top pre-professional program can be a strong boost in finding work as a modern/contemporary dancer. The jury seems to be out on how helpful it is for a career in classical ballet (which I realize is not your interest), since many of the strongest dancers enter a company at age 18. I don’t know what the career path might be for hip-hop and other dancers.</p>
<p>What about after dance - where do you envision yourself in 20 years? Do you hope to be a studio owner?</p>