<p>I highly recommend the dance open house at Skidmore. You get to take two master classes then watch a performance by current Skidmore students. There is a question and answer session afterwards. My d did this as a high school junior and it was very helpful for seeing what college level dance was all about. It might be good for someone who is nervous about auditioning. You are not judged on your performance (no audition is required for Skidmore), but you can compare your skills against those of kids from all over. The open house is October 23 and they want you to register by the 19th.</p>