Review of the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts

Lola Inez

For children living in the Metroplex area of Dallas Fort Worth interested in the performing arts have the opportunity to explore the field at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. Located at 3901 South Hulen Drive in Fort Worth, Texas the in demand school offers students interested in performing arts to hone their craft in a nurturing environment.

Standards are high at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and there is almost always a waitlist. The school offers children the opportunity to develop their creative skills in the areas of theater, dance, and art in addition to singing and the opportunity to participate in several reputable choir groups in Texas such as the Texas Boy's Choir, the Children's Choir of Texas and the Singing Girls of Texas.

To be considered for placement in the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts prospective students must be transferring in from one of the accepted school districts listed with the academy. Prospective students must also be high academic achievers. The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts lists their ratings and school district reports.

It is very hard to speak to someone when calling the phone number for the school however you can leave a message. The best way to get your child on the wait list at the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is persistence. The school does offer tours however there is a schedule for the tours. You have to do your due diligence and constantly view the web site for audition deadlines and tour dates. You will not be able to tour the school and interrupt the learning process of the students at your convenience.

Auditions and tours for the Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts are generally the first of the year ending around the first of February or so. Insure that your child has good scores on the TAKS Test and has prepared for the auditions as the school is very competitive. Depending on the age of the child they generally have to audition in at least two areas including group and individual auditions. The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is definitely a difficult school to get into but with persistence and luck this can be achieved.

www.fwafa.org

Published by Lola Inez

Lola is a freelance writer, world traveler and explorer, and a dedicated yogi.  View profile

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