DEGREES / Awards

Associate of Arts Degree: Dance

• The Associate Degree in Dance is designed for students who are preparing to audition for admission into a dance program at a four-year institution and/or for those wanting to pursue dance as a career.

Certificate of Achievement: Commercial Dance 

• The Certificate of Achievement in Commercial Dance is designed for students seeking professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field. This comprehensive program trains the students in a variety of dance techniques coupled with vocal music and acting courses.

Certificate of Achievement: Choreography 

• The Certificate of Achievement in Choreography is designed for students interested in a career as a choreographer.

Dance Award Details: SDMesa.edu/Dance

Courses

The Dance Department offers demanding technical dance classes as well as rewarding exploration and information classes in dance theory. These classes give students the opportunity to learn about dance and its role in the rich fabric and culture of our world. For 40+ years, San Diego Mesa College Dance has cultivated a community of dance artists who are collaborative and multi‐dimensional in their view and knowledge of the dance field. 

Dance Classes Offered:

Jazz, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Pilates, Yoga, Latin Dance, Ballroom Dance, Belly Dance, Choreography, Dance History, Music for Dancers, Movement for Wellness 

• • Courses List: SDMesa.edu/Dance