Commercial Dance Minor
Prepare for Today's Dance Industry
The Commercial Dance minor prepares students for today's entertainment industry through rigorous technical training, performance experience and professional development. Open to students from any academic discipline, the minor helps dancers build the versatility needed for careers in musical theatre, television, film, live entertainment and commercial performance.
Students train in a wide range of dance styles while gaining experience in both live performance and dance for camera, developing the technical skills and confidence to succeed in an evolving industry.
Why Study Commercial Dance at TCU?
Train Across Multiple Dance Styles
Build a strong technical foundation through coursework in:
- Classical styles
- Commercial dance
- International dance forms
- Dance for film and digital media
Prepare for Professional Performance
Develop the skills employers seek through coursework focused on:
- Dance for camera and digital performance
- Audition and callback preparation
- Performance techniques for commercial entertainment
- Industry expectations and professional development
Expand Your Dance Training
Take multiple dance classes each semester while building technical proficiency, artistic
versatility and performance confidence alongside your major field of study.
Learn from Experienced Faculty and Guest Artists
Work with faculty and industry professionals who prepare students for the realities
of today's dance and entertainment landscape.
Who Can Apply?
The Commercial Dance minor is open to students from every academic discipline at TCU
who successfully pass the audition.
Because the curriculum emphasizes advanced technical training, applicants should have previous dance experience before auditioning. Students may audition as early as their first semester at TCU.
For questions related to the Commercial Dance Minor or to learn about auditions contact Jennifer Engler at j.engler@tcu.edu
Career Opportunities
The Commercial Dance minor prepares students for opportunities across the entertainment
industry, including careers in:
- Commercial dance
- Musical theatre
- Touring productions
- Cruise entertainment
- Television
- Film
- Professional sports entertainment
- Theme parks
- Live events
- Choreography
Frequently Asked Questions
The Commercial Dance minor is open to students from any major who have previous dance experience and successfully complete the audition.
An audition for the minor will occur every semester for students interested in declaring it for the following semester. Students will learn a dance combo and perform it for a panel of faculty. Students may audition as early as the fall of their first year and can reaudition if not admitted.
Fall 2026 Audition: Sunday, Oct. 18 2026 6–8 p.m. Erma Lowe Hall, Studio C
For more information or if you have questions contact Jennifer Engler at j.engler@tcu.edu.
No. Students from every academic discipline at TCU are eligible to audition for the Commercial Dance minor.
Commercial dance prepares performers for careers in entertainment beyond traditional concert dance, including television, film, music videos, touring productions, cruise lines, theme parks and live events.
Yes. Because the curriculum emphasizes advanced technical training, applicants should have previous dance experience before auditioning.