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What is the best path to become a professional dancer, auditioning for a company at 18 or going to a college dance program?

Most dancers I know feel that the best path to a professional dance career is to go straight out of high school to a company. I'm not sure I'm ready for that, and I also would like to go to college. I'm afraid that if I do, though, I might be making it more difficult for me to get into a professional company, because it seems to be "expected" that if you are "good enough" you should be going straight to a company. Going to college first seems to be looked down on and makes it seem like you aren't really the top dancer they want.

I would like information from someone who has done both, so I have some insight into what to do. #college #career-counseling #arts #dance #performing-arts #dance-education

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William’s Answer

These train dancers to professional level:
West Valley Dance Company
The Future of Dance Training
Dance Connection Palo Alto
Bay Area Dance Studio

A sound college (Creative / Performing Art / Music) program is another option.
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Beth’s Answer

If you feel that you are not ready to go straight into a company I would suggest that you enroll in a College or University that has a strong dance/fine arts program. There you will have amazing opportunities to grow, learn, perform, network and get a glimpse into the real dance world as well as get a good college education. While you are attending school you can take classes elsewhere, teach at local studios, audition, meet people and get yourself noticed. After your 2 ( certificate/associates) or 4 years( BFA) at college, you can be polished, ready and prepared for your next steps in the professional dance world.
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