Comparing PACE to BOCO Mth program

My daughter is a strong dancer with good acting/voice. She wants to strengthen her acting/voice without losing her dance to become a triple threat. She really wants NYC and has been accepted to PACE commercial dance already. She LOVES BOCO (went there for summer program). Any thoughts on the comparisons between these two musical theater programs? Obviously if your child went to PACE they wont know BOCO but maybe had friends there? or maybe chose one over the other for certain reasons? Also, any pros/cons that your child had while at PACE or BOCO would help too! Thx! and Best of Luck to everyone as we all wait to hear!!

I believe that BOCO’s musical theatre program will be much stronger than PACE’s commercial dance program if your daughter is looking to develop acting and voice. I know that they do some acting and singing in the commercial dance program, but it is designed mostly for a career in professional dance. PACE’s MT program on the other hand would be similar to BOCO’s MT with a stronger base in acting and voice. You might want to pm @marge928 because her daughter is in PACE’s commercial dance program and she could answer your questions more factually.

Thank you samigaga - Yes, the commercial dance program was just her “back up” option if she doesn’t get accepted to any Mth programs. I was really trying to compare the school’s Mth programs which you did - thanks so much!!

How/when did you find out that your daughter was accepted to commercial dance?

I’m so sorry @Reallyhoping, just saw this - she was offered an acceptance back in Nov (with an acceptance sheet of paper after the personal interview) Her PAHS has a senior showcase (similar to what colleges have). We have many colleges who come every year. They don’t hand out many acceptances (only 3-5 total) and my understanding is it’s only to those really interested in PACE and who have already applied. Many (top talented) students at the HS don’t get offers because they have their hopes on Juilliard, USC, etc. She then received her financial package from the Univ in Dec. We did not get an official Artistic letter from the department until March. Hope this helps for you or other future apps. Feel free to PM me for more info. Good luck!!