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No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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COA25-26 units

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

COA25-26 units

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Commercial Dance Certificate

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Program profile

COA25-26 units

Training

Certificate of Achievement focused on professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field

Commercial dance techniques paired with vocal and acting coursework

Training sessions and workshops with performance-based entertainment agencies

Performance & Career Preparation

Prepares students to interpret and perform commercial dance genres at a professional proficiency level

Builds audition readiness for dance, entertainment, and performance venues

Dance department students perform in IVC productions and community events

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

10.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$14,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,421

Before aid

Average net price

$2,090

After aid

Cost Attendance · ivc.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 20, 11:16 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Certificate of Achievement focused on professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field

Commercial dance techniques paired with vocal and acting coursework

Training sessions and workshops with performance-based entertainment agencies

Performance & Career Preparation

Prepares students to interpret and perform commercial dance genres at a professional proficiency level

Builds audition readiness for dance, entertainment, and performance venues

Dance department students perform in IVC productions and community events

Program Highlights

Training

Certificate of Achievement focused on professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field

Commercial dance techniques paired with vocal and acting coursework

Training sessions and workshops with performance-based entertainment agencies

Performance & Career Preparation

Prepares students to interpret and perform commercial dance genres at a professional proficiency level

Builds audition readiness for dance, entertainment, and performance venues

Dance department students perform in IVC productions and community events

Key Info

Enrollment Term

These Spring 2027 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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Opens

Jul 31, 2026

Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

Dates · ivc.edu

Good to Know

Enrollment

Rolling admission — fall and spring enrollment

No application fee

Fast Track Career Path — completable in 2 years part-time

25-26 units total

What's The Process

Audition Process

Open admission — no audition required for certificate entry

Apply through CCCApply

Performance ensemble auditions are for casting or course participation, not admission

School info

Snapshot

Grad rate

57%

Enrollment

10.3K

Earnings

$49K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$1,432

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$14,932

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$22,421

Before aid

Average net price

$2,090

After aid

Cost Attendance · ivc.edu College Scorecard

Training

Certificate of Achievement focused on professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field

Commercial dance techniques paired with vocal and acting coursework

Training sessions and workshops with performance-based entertainment agencies

Performance & Career Preparation

Prepares students to interpret and perform commercial dance genres at a professional proficiency level

Builds audition readiness for dance, entertainment, and performance venues

Dance department students perform in IVC productions and community events

Updated Aug 20, 11:16 PM