Help!Performing arts?

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I'm 13 years old, going into 9th grade and i've been dancing since i was 4. i've trained mainly in ballet, pointe, jazz, and lyrical. When i was about 11 i really became serious about dance and decided i wanted to pursue a career in it. I really really really want to go to the Baltimore School for the Performing arts (BSFA). so here are my questions.... Is it really hard to get into a performing arts school? How advanced do you have to be? Also, any tips would be greatly appreciated... ALSO;how should i talk to my parents about this? I mean... they know that dance is my passion but i don't think they realize how serious i really am about this.actually it would be freee for me...or the most it would be is 2,000, and of course ill talk to them.. i just dont know how to start the convo

[MusicMaker]

definitely talk to your parents! duh they'd be the ones letting you go or not. you should definitely talk to them about it cuz it probably costs a lot and they'd know what's good for ya

[aznbookworm]

i understand how you feel, i personally love music. but you would need your parents help with this, so yes please do that.

[TheWillowTree5411]

I can't offer much advice on getting into the school... I auditioned for performing arts schools for Musical Theatre, but I didn't get in because I'm not a dancer. It seems like you've got that covered. But I do have experience telling my parents that I'd rather study music and theatre than medicine like I'd always planned. My first bit of advice is to do some research. Learn what the different career possibilities are as a dancer. I know you want to perform, but dancing is very physically demanding, and you won't be able to do it forever, even if you stay healthy and don't get injured. Look into dance therapy programs, choreography, and things like that. Find out what it would take to do those (education, certification, start-up costs, etc.). Look into the statistics of dancing. What percentage of dancers who enter a professional training program (such as a performing arts school) actully go on to be professional dancers? How many of them are still dancing professionally after 5 years? 10? This is a lot of work, but I promise that if you show your parents that you are serious about this and know what you are talking about, they will take you more seriously.

[JoyelM]

When I got into Cal Arts which is one of the hardest fine art schools in the nation to get into, i was accepted by talent first...My thing with my dancing is that if I don't do it from my heart then the technique is useless! Dance from your heart kiddo, your body will know what to do! If you really truly love to dance you'll know what to do! Blessings, Joyel