<p>Most schools are looking for kids who are passionate about what they do. Certainly sounds like your DD. My older D is a dancer, spent probably 20 hours a week dancing all through HS. She is not interested in being a dance major or making it a career. She did put together a 5 minute “greatest hits” video clip as part of an arts supplement. Loaded it up onto YouTube and sent the link with her application. Most schools are interested in classical modern and ballet - so keep that in mind as you pick the clips (skip the tumbling).</p>
<p>In terms of schools – if she does not want to be a dance major, but still wants to dance in college, make sure her schools allow non-majors to take advanced classes. For example, NYU is a great school for dance majors, but only dance majors can take class. A few suggestions of strong dance programs but not totally intense: Tulane, Muhlenberg, Middlebury, Franklin and Marshall, Skidmore, Connecticut College. Also, get in touch with the dance department when you visit schools. If DD sparks their interest they might put in a good word with admissions.</p>
<p>and yes…please join us on the 2012 thread.</p>