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I don't want to tell you how to suck eggs and I am sure you know that ballet is the basis of all dance.

So when you see the amazing commercial Jazz dancer believe me to dance to that level they have to have a high standard of ballet. 

Years ago there were jobs for dancers, jobs for singers and jobs for actors. Now the industry want you to do it all. 

So you have been dancing from a young age, you are one of the best in your dance school and you dream of a successful career in dance. You can see yourself on stage performing in front of millions backing Robbie Williams and such like. Now you ask yourself how do I get there. 

Remember fame comes to only a few but if you work hard you can have a fantastic career as a performer. 

First you need to know what to do next, you ask yourself shall I just do the audition circuit or do I try for Performing Arts College. 

I will give you my view on this, you need the cards stacked in your favour and Performing Arts college give you a better hand to play with.

I am the Principle of Franze Academy and have dancers who have danced for the age of three and are now on the audition circuit and believe me it's not easy. Preparation is the basis of a good audition. To me my dancers are Fab but they all have weak areas and with most of them it is singing. 

At the auditions you will be required sing. My advice to them is to enjoy singing, sing in the bath, on the train (ha ha) try hard to improve and hope that the colleges will see your potential. If not, you will know what is required and you will have to work on these areas and try again next year. If this is what you want then you just can't give up.

Speak to your principal and ask their advice and if you feel you need more tuition and can afford it then go for it. If you can not afford more lesson then you are going to have to train at home, ask your dance teacher for advice. 

You must build your stamina as the audition are set at a high standard. Remember the Performing Arts Colleges are looking at your potential and what they can do for you so if you are weak in one or two areas still go for it, you will never know if you don't try.

Remember:- PREPARATION - PREPARATION  - PREPARATION

I have put together a list of dance colleges and their contact numbers. First you will have to call the office and ask for a prospectus. 

For your information dance colleges charge and audition fee, the can be between twenty five and thirty five pounds.

Please send me your questions or experiences and we can all help each otherfrances@kentdancechallenge.co.uk

Frances Metcalfe

Event Organizer

Kent Dance Challenge

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Millenium Dance, London 0207 9169335

Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom 01372 724648

D & B Bromley 0208 6978100

Performers Essex 0137 5672053

Stella Mann Bedfordshire 0123 4213331

Urdang Academy London 0207 8365709

Tiffany Theatre College Essex 0170 2710069

Collins Performing Arts Romford 0170 8766007

The Brit School Croydon 0208 6655242


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There are plenty of other colleges so do your research