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Associate of Dance

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Trains students in performance, Choreography, Technique and pedagogy within a faith-based framework.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Dance in BFA to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional dancer
Choreographer
Dance instructor or teacher
Dance studio owner or director
Dance captain or rehearsal assistant
Arts administrator

Curriculum

Courses include pedagogy
Performing arts management
Improvisation
Various dance forms
Choreography and dance for worship. Training covers technique and performance alongside teaching and arts administration skills.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school completion (diploma
GED or HiSET); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20; English proficiency proof unless waived (TOEFL iBT 3.5 new scale
IELTS 4.5
Duolingo 80
ITEP 3.5); Under-18 applicants submit the Guardian Procedures form. Source: https://www.ivc.edu/international/admission

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion (high school diploma or equivalent); Official bank statement and Affidavit of Support for the I-20 (32,920 USD); Proof of English proficiency unless native English or English-medium high school; Transfer students already on F-1 apply on rolling admission

Language tests

IELTS 4.5
TOEFL iBT 52
TOEFL PBT 470
PTE Academic 41
Cambridge 160
Duolingo 80

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements and deadlines (). Apply online through CCCApply ()
Choosing Student Visa (F-1 or M-. No application fee is stated. Upload high school transcripts
Passport
A bank statement (under 4 months old) with Affidavit of Support
English proof in the International Student Application Portal. Advisors process applications in 3-5 business days. After admission
Download the acceptance letter and I-20 from the portal and pay the required district health insurance. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$12,288, $12,340 USD
Application fee	$80 USD
Deposit	$0 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	The Arts
Department	Dance
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.