Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. For admission to dance conservatories and private dance schools, you typically need to audition and complete a personal interview.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Dance
• Dance Appreciation
• Introduction to the Theater
• Drama, Acting and Performance
• Music Theory
• Music History and Appreciation
• Fitness and Conditioning Activities