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San Diego Mesa College

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Cert. Commercial Dance

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Commercial Focus

•21.5-24 unit certificate preparing dancers for commercial and professional performance careers

•Advanced training in ballet, jazz, and modern at level III-IV

•Cross-training in acting and voice to build versatility for commercial work

Diverse Styles

•Required coursework in tap, hip hop, Latin American or ballroom dance

•Pilates conditioning for injury prevention and alignment

•Dance history provides context for the art form

School Info

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35%

Grad Rate

16.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,814

After aid

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Program info updated Jun 30, 2:55 AM

Program Highlights

Commercial Focus

•21.5-24 unit certificate preparing dancers for commercial and professional performance careers

•Advanced training in ballet, jazz, and modern at level III-IV

•Cross-training in acting and voice to build versatility for commercial work

Diverse Styles

•Required coursework in tap, hip hop, Latin American or ballroom dance

•Pilates conditioning for injury prevention and alignment

•Dance history provides context for the art form

Program Highlights

Commercial Focus

•21.5-24 unit certificate preparing dancers for commercial and professional performance careers

•Advanced training in ballet, jazz, and modern at level III-IV

•Cross-training in acting and voice to build versatility for commercial work

Diverse Styles

•Required coursework in tap, hip hop, Latin American or ballroom dance

•Pilates conditioning for injury prevention and alignment

•Dance history provides context for the art form

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2026

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Regular DecisionRolling

Good to Know

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•Apply free via CCCApply — no application fee

•Rolling admissions — apply year-round

Contact

•Donna Flournoy: dflourno@sdccd.edu

•Blythe Barton: bbarton@sdccd.edu

What's The Process

Admission

•No audition required — open enrollment via CCCApply

•Prerequisites: intermediate-level dance courses required before enrolling in advanced technique classes

School Info

Snapshot

35%

Grad Rate

16.1K

Enrollment

$45K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$1,150

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$10,006

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$40,385

Before aid

Average Net Price

$5,814

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Commercial Focus

•21.5-24 unit certificate preparing dancers for commercial and professional performance careers

•Advanced training in ballet, jazz, and modern at level III-IV

•Cross-training in acting and voice to build versatility for commercial work

Diverse Styles

•Required coursework in tap, hip hop, Latin American or ballroom dance

•Pilates conditioning for injury prevention and alignment

•Dance history provides context for the art form

Updated Jun 30, 2:55 AM

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