The certificate of achievement in commercial dance is designed for students seeking professional dance opportunities in the entertainment field. This comprehensive program trains the student in a variety of dance techniques coupled with vocal and acting courses. Dance began at IVC as part of the School of Kinesiology, Health and Athletics. In 1996, Kathryn Milostan-Egus was hired as the first full-time faculty member for dance. Kathryn, along with the help of Ted Weatherford, developed the dance department into what it is today. From 2005-2014, the IVC Dance Department underwent many changes. The department changed from focusing primarily on dance technique to become a more performance-based program, and joined the School of the Arts. The Dance Department hired its second full-time faculty member, the beloved Marie de la Palme, during this period. Marie developed the Performing Dance Ensemble, a unique performing company for advanced dancers. Following Marie's death in 2014, the Performing Dance Ensemble lives on as her legacy. In 2016, the Dance Department hired Jennifer La Curan as a full-time faculty member.