<p>Can anyone comment on the intensity/level/length of Pace’s dance audition? I’m nervous!
Also, the theory test…diffficult? Or can I get by if I know basic theory?
Thanks!</p>
<p>My daughter auditioned at Pace a few weeks ago. She has a dance background and did not think the dance audition was too difficult, but I overhead a number of students complaining about it. It involved ballet and jazz, and an optional tap portion. My recollection isthat my daughter was gone for the dance portion for about an hour, but I don’t know how much of that time was actually spent dancing.</p>
<p>The theory test is solely for purpose of determining which music theory class you will take in the Fall if you are admitted. They said that no one even looks at the tests until after admission decisions are made. It includes some difficult questions, but the worst that can happen if you do poorly on the theory test is that you will be placed in the beginning theory class. In other words, don’t spend any time studying music theory to prepare for the audition.</p>