Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement

The Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement is specifically designed for the student seeking employment in the commercial dance world and related industries. The curriculum is designed to be completed in two semesters of study through coursework in the Santa Monica College Dance Department. Upon completion of this certificate, the student is prepared for the evolving demands of dance-related industries and demonstrates proficiency in diverse commercial dance techniques, performance and audition skills, and the presentation of artist materials. Coursework includes hip hop, jazz, tap, and world dance techniques, performance, choreography, and career preparation. Upon completion of the Santa Monica College Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement, students will demonstrate technical and artistic proficiency in commercial dance genres and generate artist materials needed for dance-related careers. Students will possess the industry knowledge, creative skill sets, and audition and networking strategies to pursue various dance-related employment opportunities. Students will develop greater confidence and resilience as artists and collaborators equipped for the dynamic nature of a career in the arts.

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The Santa Monica College Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement provides training and experience for a competitive edge when seeking employment as: · Dancers/Performers for live stage productions, film and television, recording artists, cruise lines, internet platforms, amusement parks · Choreographers and Movement Directors for live stage productions, film and television, recording artists, cruise lines, internet platforms, amusement parks · Dance Instructors at private studios, public schools, community & nonprofit organizations, colleges/universities · Artistic Directors, Rehearsal Directors, and Company Managers of dance companies and arts institutions · Producers, Production Managers, and Stage Managers in dance-related industries · Arts Administration and Marketing Personnel in dance-related industries · Private Dance Studio Owners & Managers · Dance Agents & Talent Managers · Dance Movement Therapists Upon completion of the Santa Monica College Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement, students will demonstrate technical and artistic proficiency in commercial dance genres and generate artist materials needed for dance-related careers. Students will possess the industry knowledge, creative skill sets, and audition and networking strategies to pursue various dance-related employment opportunities. Students will develop greater confidence and resilience as artists and collaborators equipped for the dynamic nature of a career in the arts.

DANCE 12 or DANCE 13* – Intermediate Hip Hop or Advanced Hip Hop (2 Units) *Will be offered Spring 2023 – Y1 
DANCE 15 or DANCE 16 – Intermediate Jazz or Advanced Jazz (2 Units) – Y1 

DANCE 17, DANCE 18, DANCE 20, DANCE 23, DANCE 25B – Intermediate Tap, Advanced Tap, World Dance Survey, Intermediate Mexican Dance, or Intermediate African Dance (2 Units) – Y1 
DANCE 55A – Dance Performance - Modern (4 Units) – Y1 
DANCE 57A – World Dance Performance (4 Units) – Y1
DANCE 63 – Fundamentals of Choreography: Special Topics (2 Units) – Y1
DANCE 77 – Navigating Careers in Dance (3 Units) – S1
DANCE 90A – Dance Internship (1 Unit) – S2

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
DANCE 12 or DANCE 13	Intermediate Hip Hop or Advanced Hip Hop	2	Y1
DANCE 15 or DANCE 15	Intermediate Jazz or Advanced Jazz	2	Y1
DANCE 17, DANCE 18, DANCE 20, DANCE 23, or DANCE 25B	Intermediate Tap, Advanced Tap, World Dance Survey, Intermediate Mexican Dance, or Intermediate African Dance	2	Y1
DANCE 55A	Dance Performance - Modern	4	Y1
DANCE 57A	World Dance Performance	4	Y1
DANCE 63	Fundamentals of Choreography: Special Topics	2	Y1
DANCE 77	Navigating Careers in Dance	3	S1
DANCE 90A	Dance Internship	1	S2

The Dance Teacher Departmental Certificate (Pre K-Grade 5) is specifically designed for the student seeking to expand their dance and pedagogical experience as a dance educator in the Pre K-Grade 5 setting. Like the Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement, this certificate provides the student with knowledge of career options and rigorous training for both the professional dance world and college/university transfer. Students would be able to complete both Certificates within two years of study at Santa Monica College Dance Department.

Cerritos College Commercial Dance Certificate of Achievement

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