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Should I keep dancing to get into college?

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I've been dancing ballet since I was four and really loved it for most of my life. Like, really loved it - so much so that I moved across the country to live with my dance teacher and did online school in order to dance full time. But after two insanely amazing and horrifically difficult years I have decided that dance is not what I want to pursue professionally; it's just too volatile a profession for me. I have moved back home and am back in regular high school in the IB program, and it's super time-consuming and difficult. Should I keep on devoting 20+ hours a week of my life to ballet, knowing that I have no intention of making it my career, in hopes that it makes me stand out to colleges? Should I quit?
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Jeanne’s Answer

Dance has helped shape you into the person you are today and will always be a part of your spirit. You undoubtedly are a dedicated, determined, passionate and hard working individual. These traits developed from your craft will assist you in whatever path you choose. You can combine dance with so many other careers. I, too, struggled with the same decision you are making. My entire life, since the age of three included dance. My college years were in theatre and for many years, worked on stage. But as you said, it is a volatile industry. I was able to combine my love of dance/theater with teaching in a variety of schools and child-care facilities, working in local productions and community development. My career took twists and turns as I had jobs in marketing, sales and business development. But the lessons and skills learned from dance were invaluable and throughout these years, I never stopped taking classes, even if it was only one or two hours per week. I eventually opened a performing arts school and for 21 years introduced the world of dance and theater to children and adults. Now, I'm semi-retired and have one again become a student. At age 67, I am now an amateur competitive ballroom dancer. Dance can be a part of your career path in so many ways, even if you are not a professional in a company. Keep dance in your life and you'll be surprised how it will grow and blossom into so many opportunities in unexpected places. Best wishes to you and as we Thespians say on opening night, "Break A Leg!"
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Cj’s Answer

I have been a dancer for 18 plus years and I would not trade it for anything. I get to impact many lives as a hip-hop instructor as well as a DJ performer and Entertainer who now owns his own company. Hope this helps.
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