Modern/Contemporary

Modern/Contemporary combines the technical foundations of modern and contemporary dance with opportunities for creative exploration and artistic expression. Dancers will develop strength, alignment, flexibility, musicality, and movement quality through structured technique training while exploring improvisation, partnering, floor work, and choreographic concepts. Technique focuses on dancers gaining knowledge in the Graham technique. Classes may incorporate props, storytelling, and movement studies that encourage dancers to think beyond traditional movement patterns and discover their unique artistic voice. This class challenges dancers to grow as both skilled technicians and expressive performers. 

Dress code:

Modern/ Contemporary 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Adult Beginner Contemporary, & Adult Intermediate Contemporary:

Dancers should wear tight form fitting clothing so we can see the dancer's body. Proper attire would include, leotards, work out tops, compression shorts, and leggings. Any baggy clothing can be worn simply to warm up in the colder seasons but must be removed after the second-third warmup. Shorts must be tight, and longer for dancers to be properly covered up so they can dance full out and comfortably in class. No butterfly shorts! Hair must be pulled back and out of the dancer's face. NO dangling jewelry; long earrings, big hoops, or necklaces. This is very dangerous and can be distracting to the dancers. 

Shoes: No shoes are required for this class. Bare feet are preferred. Contemporary dance socks can be worn if needed, but not mandatory.

Please note: Dance shoes should not be worn outside of the studio (For example, to and from the car!)

*Recital performing class