Education and Training Requirements
High School
A good high school education is highly recommended for those interested in becoming dancers. You should take courses in speech, music, and dramatics, and engage in extracurricular activities that will enhance your knowledge of these areas. You should also continue your dance studies during the summer. Some summer camps feature dance training, and special summer classes are available in some large cities.
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