Students in Minneapolis have a tough choice when it comes to picking a performing arts program because there are several excellent options from which to choose. CAST offers the choice of a one- to four-year program that features intensive training especially for actors. The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance at the University of Minnesota not only trains its students in the performing arts, it teaches them about the social issues and emotions that make the arts so important. The theatre department at Minneapolis Community & Technical College is an excellent choice to develop one's personal and professional training. And for a Christian spin on the performing arts education theme, try North Central University and its programs in theater, music business, dance, and music performance.
Students coming out of these programs can expect just as much opportunity in the Minneapolis job market for performing arts. By 2012, there is expected to be 10.1% job growth for dancers, 31.9% job growth for choreographers, and 16% job growth for fine artists in general. With approximately 1500 actors, dancers, musicians and vocal performers employed full-time in the Minneapolis area in 2004, and given that employment numbers are on the rise, job possibilities are looking good for those who choose to stick around after graduation.
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