Commercial Dance Certificate
The Commercial Dance Certificate prepares students for careers in the evolving field of professional dance. The commercial dance industry, which includes opportunities in film, television, music videos, live tours, theme parks, and cruise lines, requires dancers to possess a diverse skill set that combines technical training with practical knowledge such as audition techniques and professional branding. This certificate gives students practical training and insight into what it takes to succeed in those areas, such as learning different dance styles, how to audition, how the entertainment industry works, making connections with professionals, and gaining experience that can lead to future jobs.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Post-Secondary Certificate – Commercial Dance
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Requirement | ||
| Complete five credits of the following courses: | 5 | |
| Rehearsal & Performance | ||
| Community Dance Initiatives | ||
| Dance Touring | ||
| Spirit Squad | ||
| Advanced Rehearsal and Performance | ||
| Technique Requirement | ||
| Complete four credits of the following courses: | 4 | |
| Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Intermediate Contemporary Modern II | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Contemporary Modern III | ||
| Ballet III | ||
| Contemporary Modern IV | ||
| Multidisciplinary Exploration | ||
| Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Professional Development Dance Seminar | ||
| Beginning Video and Photojournalism | ||
| Social Media and Audience | ||
| Intro to Media Arts | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |