What is so good about WAAPA!!!

I agree and disagree with some things said............................

I think there are some very fine performers who come out of WAAPA - more than just fine. I have seen some of them and have been blown away by their performances. But then I ask myself - is that all attributed to WAAPA? Some of the qualities these performers have obviously stems from a natural ability or training they have had elsewhere perhaps?

On the other end of the scale and perhaps in the middle, I have witnessed performances from WAAPA graduates I thought were more 'ordinary'. Whilst I have never heard of someone who has a poor performing ability get in, I have heard there is a tendency to accept strong dancers. I myself have witnessed this - some of the grads or even people who have been accepted have a strong dancing background, not necessarily a great voice. But then again, they are extremely lucky they have a chance to develop this voice and other aspects of performance throughout the course. I also know of people who I personally feel have talent, but who weren't accepted. That of course doesn't mean anything though.

Whilst it is obviously an achievement to get into WAAPA, as the course is sought out nation wide, it is not the only avenue to get into the performing arts industry and does not guarantee its graduates work.

SELL YOURSELF - come to terms with yourself and question whether you really do have some sort of ability and get some proper training in the right areas. Isn't that a good way to think about it?