Contemporary

  • Contemporary dance is a fusion of all styles- ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, etc. This form of dance is characterized by its versatility and can be danced to any style of music.  A level of maturity and technique is required for these classes. The class will consist of improvisation, release and contract, contact improvisation and choreography.
  • Beginning Teen Contemporary– A beginning contemporary class introducing basic contemporary fundamentals. Teen Ballet 2 or Teen Ballet 3 and Modern enrollment required.
  • Contemporary 1– Ballet 4 enrollment required.
  • Contemporary 2– Ballet 5 enrollment required.
  • Contemporary 3– Advanced contemporary class. Ballet 6 enrollment required.
  • NEW! Movement/Musicality Class-Movement and Musicality for the Expressive Dancer-AGES 12-18-Contemporary or Modern enrollment required
    This class is designed to help you transform your technical skills into captivating performances. We’ll go beyond the counts and explore how to truly hear and feel the music, so you can dance with purpose and emotion. Through a variety of exercises, you will learn to interpret different musical styles, improve your timing and rhythm, and confidently explore your own improvisational movement. This class will challenge you to be a smarter, more dynamic and more expressive dancer. Our dancers will also choreograph their own Recital Piece as a team for our June Performance weekend with Mr. Clayton’s guidance. They will learn how to play percussion with Mr. Chris’s percussive instruments during select classes. Each student receives 3 complimentary classes as this is our first time offering this exciting new class!

Dress Code

Female Identifying: Solid colored leotard, black or tan footless tights, black shorts or jazz pants, hair in a bun with hairnet and bobby pins.
Male Identifying: Form fitting t-shirt, black joggers or shorts
*students who do not identify as either male or female can choose from either of the options listed above