Contemporary Dance Classes

Classes fuse a variety of modern techniques and current dance styles. They are based on the philosophy that dance is an expressive art form, as individual as the dancer.

IA. Beginner (6+)
First year of contemporary- A perfect transition class from creative dance towards more dance technique.

IB. Beginner (7+) Second year of contemporary- An introductory technique class balanced with creative dance elements. Also good for beginners age 7+.

IIA. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (8+)
A continuation of the foundational elements of dance technique. Beginning students welcome.

IIB. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (9+)
A continuation of the foundational elements of dance technique. Also good for beginning students age 9+.

III. Beginner/ (10+ beginner)
A class designed to develop basic dance technique and expressive movement. Good for beginning students age 10+.

IV. Adv Beginner (10+ w placement) A contemporary technique class for dancers with two to three years of experience.

V. Intermediate (11+, Teen w Placement) A contemporary technique class for dancers with more than three years of experience.

VI. Intermediate/Advanced (Teen w Placement) A contemporary technique class for dancers with five or more years of experience.

Beginner/Adv Beg. (teen/adult)
A class designed for beginners and dancers with some general dance background to develop contemporary technique. Experience not needed, but helpful.

Intermediate/Advanced (16+/adult)
A contemporary technique class for dancers with more than three years of experience.

Open-Level (teen/adult)
A multi-level technique class for the teen/adult student. Beginners welcome.

***NEW*** Gentle Grooves @ Noon (teen/adult)
A fusion dance class for those experiencing injuries or aging bodies that offers technique foundation and choreography fun, all in a gentle way. Open-level, beginners welcome.

Stretch & Flow (teen/adult)
A wonderful way to ease in to your day, starting with a stretching series and flowing in to a groove and move session that will get your day off to a great start. Open-level, beginners welcome.

Fall Contemporary Dance

LEAP- performance group (7.5-12 w/ placement)
Session: TBD
Fri 2:40-3:30 pm and/OR Sat. mornings, some Mondays

Contemporary Repertory Group- performance group (12+ w/ placement)
Session: Various- TBD
See performance opportunities page for more info-coming soon

IA. Beginner (6+) @ $155
Session: 9/15-12/1
Tues 3:25-4:15 pm

IB. Beginner (7+) @ $155
Session: 9/18-12/4
Fri 3:40-4:30 pm

II. Beginner/Advanced Beg. (8+) @ $156
Session: 9/16-12/2
Wed 4:20-5:15 pm

III. Beginner/Advanced Beg. (10+ or w placement) @ $156
Session: 9/15-12/1
Tues 5:20-6:15 pm

IV. Advanced Beg. (11+, w placement) @ $162
Session: 9/14-11/30
Mon 4:20-5:30 pm

V. Intermediate (12+/teen, w placement) @ $164
Session: 9/15-12/1
Tues 6:25-7:40 pm

VI. Int./Advanced (Teen, w Placement) @ $166
Session: 9/18-12/4
Fri 4:45-6:05 pm

Open-Level (teen/adult) @ $65
Session: 9/15-10/6
Tues 7:50-9:00 pm

Int./Advanced (16+/adult)- N/A for Fall- (See Int/Adv Lyrical option)

Weekly Class Schedule

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Dress Code

Contemporary I: See Creative Dance class dress code

Contemporary II, III, IV & V: Black leggings and solid colored tops (Downtown Dance shirts are okay.) Barefeet or dance "paws".

All teen/adult contemporary classes: Comfortable, non-restrictive dance wear. Not too baggy. Bare feet or dance "paws".

Hair: Hair should be up, away from the face and out of the eyes. Those without hairbands can purchase one from the studio.