Numerous ballet dancers have completed their degrees while performing professionally. Photo by MD Duran/Unsplash.
My parents are worried that dancing professionally will interfere with my education, even though I have friends who dance and take college courses. I can't go to a university the usual way when I'm trying to make it in contemporary ballet. Can you help me explain my situation to them?
It's not uncommon for college dancers to immerse themselves in a new culture for a semester abroad. But what about for their entire four years? Though it's not a path many prospective students consider, it's one that comes with major benefits—if you're up for a different kind of college experience.
