Foundation of Commercial Dance - Level 2
Certificate of Completion (Noncredit) Career Education · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Program Code: CEC.VCDN2.CC
Program Control Number: 46112
This training program is a continuation, but at a higher level, of the Foundation of Commercial Dance - Level 1 certificate program. It prepares students for dance techniques in the genres of commercial dance, jazz, musical theater, and hip-hop. Additional training is offered in ballet, modern, performance repertory, and production. Training in these areas provides preparation for employment in commercial and entertainment industries, studio instruction, performance, and choreography. Upon completion of this certificate, along with the Foundation of Commercial Dance - Level 1 certificate, students are encouraged to continue their training at Santa Ana College’s Dance Program to obtain a more advanced certificate and/or degree.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Perform foundational level II skills in dance techniques in the genres of ballet, commercial dance, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.
- Apply commercial dance terminology and practices, aligning with industry standards.
- Identify the core principles of dance repertory and production, preparing students for performance and behind-the-scenes roles.
- Prepare and build on the skills acquired and move toward more advanced training, certificates, and degree at Santa Ana College.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Students must pass the following FIVE (5) courses: | 324 | |
| VFPA 122B | Commercial Dance II | 36 |
| VFPA 201B | Ballet II | 72 |
| VFPA 206B | Modern Dance II | 72 |
| VFPA 219B | Jazz Dance II | 72 |
| VFPA 250B | Hip-Hop Dance II | 72 |
| Students must pass one (1) of the following three (3) courses: | 72 | |
| VFPA 204A | Dance Production I | 72 |
| orVFPA 240A | Repertory I | 72 |
| orVFPA 240B | Repertory II | 72 |
| Students must pass one (1) of the following two (2) courses: | 27 | |
| VFPA 009A | Dance Laboratory I | 27 |
| orVFPA 009B | Dance Laboratory II | 27 |
| Total | 423 | |