I wasn't sure where to post this, all the other things seem to be strictly about acting or modeling. And I'm not even sure if there is anyone on this forum who would have any insight on this, but I am just trying to get as much info as I can!:

I am a student studying classical voice, but I have a huge interest in musical theatre. I have been looking up a lot of info on belt voice and have found lots of different stuff, but I thought I would also see what people on here have to say about it.
One article I read said that classically trained singers' options are becoming more limited because of the increasing popularity of the belt in MT work and so if classical singers want to be able to cross over, they have to learn to belt. This concerns me because I DO want to have the option of doing MT type work, and I don't belt. Another article talked about people having a "natural belt," but I definitely don't.
I was just wondering what other people's opinions were about the truth of this. I have also read articles that say opera companies have been doing MT rep because of it's popularity, but that is kind of another topic I guess.
Just wanted to see what people have to say! The whole "belting" thing has always intrigued me.

I know exactly where you're coming from! I am a trained legit/soprano singer as well, and have never been properly trained to belt.

I'm not really sure about the "natural belt" idea, because I've met plenty of people who can sing both legit/classical and belt as well.

Belting just uses a different vocal technique. I don't think that just because someone isn't a "natural belter" that they can't learn to do it.

If you're in NYC (like me) I've heard that the best vocal coaches are Liz Caplan and Mary Setrakian. I'm hoping that I get to work with them soon. They both have very impressive student lists and there are a couple of other posts on here recommending them.

Good luck!

I'm actually a freshman in a college music program, but hopefully will be in NYC someday!
But since you are New York and a legit soprano, I would love to hear (if you don't mind sharing) what kinds of things you are doing out there. I feel like I don't know a lot (or really anything) about what options are out there for classically trained singers besides opera.