<p>Alright, well let me just preface saying i've been a technical dancer since i was 3 years old (currently 19) and recently i've been dabbling in acting and straight plays.</p>
<p>Here's my debacle.. all through high school, i've been in the dance ensemble until my senior year when i was pressure into auditioning for an actual role, and surprisingly enough i got Flannery in Thoroughly Modern Millie.. i know it isn't that big, but it was at the time lol. Anyway, since then i've been working my way up the ladder of parts in the shows, with my most recent being Serena in Legally Blonde the musical. Also i've been taking voice lessons, i've improved since i've started but i'm still not at the level I think I can ultimately get to. </p>
<p>I'm a very strong dancer and like to think i have some acting chops, but my singing voice just isn't very strong/my tone isn't the most pleasant at the moment. Do I have any chance of an MT program accepting me? I would get a dance degree, but I love acting/performing too much to completely give it up. Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>If you are an amazing dancer with the appropriate build, look at a school like OCU or Pace that has a great dance major that works especially well with MT. Then add in voice and acting on the side as either the school can work in or you can get from the neighborhood. It would be awesome to be a dance major who has learned to sing and act! I think you’d have an advantage. Best wishes.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response! I know we covered some of this on pm, but I also realized how I have mixed feelings for going towards a dance degree for some reason… it’s hard to describe but i’ve been dancing my whole life so I’m kind of looking forward to doing something else. Oh the internal struggle! Haha</p>
<p>And Point Park. I understand the struggle - but you have to know how many thousands of girls out there can SING but really, they can’t dance. You can always audition for both majors and see where the chips fall.</p>
<p>At JMU we have accepted very strong dancers who may not have as much singing experience, just as we have accepted very strong actor/ singers who do not have as much dance experience. Of course, we also have students coming in who are weighted more equally in all three, but we would not automatically exclude someone with significant strength in dance and potential in the other areas.</p>
<p>Along with the schools others have mentioned you may want to look at Syracuse and Penn State.</p>
<p>@Cydnie You may also want to look at University of Alabama. It is one of the few schools that allows you to earn a BA degree in both Dance and MT. The MT program is growing in stature and the dance program is very good. Once in both programs, there is considerable overlap in auditions for shows and training. It might be a good fit for you.</p>
<p>I would also look into Coastal Carolina. They look at some many factors, including potential. And their all day audition gives you multiple opportunities to show them who you are. They do require a prescreen this year, either via video or in Chicago during Unifieds.</p>
<p>Agree with mtdog71 about Elon - I know when my daughter auditioned they said no one comes in as triple threat and, someone correct me if I’m wrong, it seems I remember their saying they score you on singing, acting, and dance and throw out the lowest score. </p>
<p>Agree with austinmtmom about Coastal Carolina - you may also want to look into their BFA in Physical Theatre; it’s the only one in the US.</p>
<p>I listen to the Broadway channel on XM Radio and I have to say I am amazed at how often I hear performers who don’t have the greatest voices, but clearly they must have made it on their acting and other performing talents! </p>
<p>Neil Patrick Harris is someone who comes to mind in that regard. I saw him in “Company” and his singing was passable, but he certainly didn’t get the part based on his voice. And, of course, he sings at the Tonys.</p>