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San Diego Mesa College

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Cert. Commercial Dance

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewUniversity App Required

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

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

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 27, 9:41 PM

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

These Fall 2026 enrollment dates have passed — dates for the next cycle aren't available yet.

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School Website

Opens

Feb 19, 2026

Deadline

Priority Registration Application DeadlineApr 10, 2026

Regular DecisionRolling

Academic Deadlines.Shtml · sdmesa.edu

Good to Know

Application

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

Cost Of Attendance.Shtml · sdmesa.edu 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 Aug 27, 9:41 PM