Finding yourself at a crossroads between academia and the arts can be challenging—especially for a 16-year-old. In my junior year of high school, I faced the same stressors as anybody else: studying for the ACT, going on college visits, and figuring out where this next leap would land. But as a dancer, I faced many […]
When Adrienne Gregorek was 14, she injured her hamstring and was sent to physical therapy. “I was super frustrated,” she remembers. “I went to a clinic where there were mostly older people being treated and felt like the staff didn’t understand the needs of a dancer. When they were re-testing me at the end, they […]
Dancers are known for being organized, driven and busy. So it’s no surprise that many who attend college choose to double-major in dance and another field. “Dancers who are serious about their art in high school are already prepared to balance technique classes and performances with academic work in a university setting,” says Lynn Garafola, […]