How do I help my D decide whether to apply for Dance or Theatre?

sewingmom
Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:40:31 +0000

D is torn between applying to major in dance or theatre. She wants to double major in either/or both dance and theatre, or dance and business, or theatre in business. She wants a BA and not a BFA unless the BFA is at school that allows double majors/minors. She knows she may need to take 5 years instead of 4 to do this and that is ok. She wants a full University experience and not a LAC or conservatory situation. It seems most of the schools even the non audition ones require her to pick either dance or theatre and not both to apply. She is good at both though maybe slightly better at acting and not exceptional at either (though I’m not the best judge).She needs more training and because she does both as well as some pretty extensive leadership ECs on top of very rigerous academics she progresses in small steps, though she progresses. She came to dance late but loves it and has atteneded some major summer intensives. She would like to do some performance work when she graduates but in the long run. would like to direct, choereograph and produce. She has a real gift for directing and amazing organizational managment schools. So, back to my original question, how does she decide which to apply for and how do I help her make the decision?
Thank you.