I auditioned for the ASFA Dance Department my 6th-grade year. Back then I did not know if I wanted to be a professional dancer, but as time went on, my love for dance only grew. Now, when I think about my future, I know I want dance to be a part of it, so much so that all of the colleges that I am applying to have strong Dance B.F.A. programs.

In order to gain admittance into the B.F.A. programs that I am applying to, I have to attend an in-person audition. At the auditions I have attended so far, the first half consisted of a ballet class followed by modern combinations. Then, the audition panel cuts a certain number of dancers leaving only a set few to perform their solos and partake in an interview. At the past four auditions I attended, I made it to the interview in three and in the fourth one, Juilliard, which had a more complicated audition process; I was cut at the very end.

These auditions can be a scary experience; however, my time at ASFA has thoroughly prepared me, enabling me to approach my auditions with confidence. ASFA has given me the training, performance experience, and mental preparedness I needed to be successful. I feel like I have thrived in this system. I have come a long way since my 7th-grade year and am still improving. I have performed many lead roles in ASFA shows and at dance festivals, I have received many scholarships to colleges and summer intensive programs. Through this, I have maintained high academic scores, received awards such as The Director’s List and Mu Alpha Theta, and been offered college scholarships. The ASFA experience has ensured that I am more than ready to make the transition to college and eventually the professional dance world.