Would you allow your child to go to a National School you had no knowledge about?
WestSide believe the same care should be taken when deciding on a Performing Arts School that offer Dance, Acting and Vocal Departments.
Research the schools history, who opened the school and how long it’s been opened, research the Director, Teaching Faculty their training and knowledge in the industry.
Check out the school’s successes whether that is:
- Students booking agency professional paid jobs (in theatre, companies, television, film)
- Past graduate students chosen career paths.
- Does the school offer recognised exam boards (logo will be displayed on Website if your unsure contact the board directly)?
- Competition results, compare with other schools that attended.(you’d choose the best plumber in town over mick* down the road who said he thinks he can fix it but he did flood his house once!)
*Not real name
- Watch school’s productions is that the level that you want your child involved in?
- Calibre of work at open days?
- Students studying the arts in third level education?
the list is endless….
We can not express how strongly we feel that parents need to Research research and do more research.
People are quick to tell you they are the best in their business, there is blind robbery, blatant lies and false promises being made and the child is the one to suffer.
We believe proof is in the pudding, and ACTIONS speak louder than WORDS.
At the end of the day you want the best for your child and we want the best for the next generation of Artists.
Choose with care and be educated in the Performing Arts.
