Should I transfer to a performing arts school?

Noah Deni: The curriculum at a performing arts school won't be much different than at any other public school. The required courses will be the same, but your electives options will be arts-focused, rather than diverse. And if you've been dancing most of your life, chances are you won't be challenged by the program at a public school. There will be both experienced and comparably inexperienced dancers in a school class, whereas studio classes are tailored to the skill levels of individual dancers. Frankly, if you're attending a Catholic school known for its curriculum, you're getting a far better education than you'll get at any public school. In my opinion (I attended both Catholic and public schools), you'd be crazy to sacrifice a private education for something that seems fun. And having a good GPA from a school with high standards will impress admissions people more than a good GPA from a government school, since public schools just have lower standards. And yo! u certainly don't need to attend a performing arts school to pursue a dance career. If you do pursue a dance career, chances are you'll need a good day job to support yourself. Having a rock-solid education will further your chances of landing gainful employment, which will enable you to finance your dreams....Show more