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.

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

B: Second year of contemporary- An introductory technique class balanced with creative dance elements. Also good for beginners age 7+.

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

III. Beginner/Advanced Beginner (10+ beginner)
A class designed to develop basic dance technique and expressive movement. Good for students with a year or two of experience, or age 10+ beginners.

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

V. Intermediate (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 adult student. Beginners welcome.

Winter Contemporary Dance

IA. Beginner (6+) @ $149
Session: 1/14-3/18
Tues 4:20-5:10 pm

IB. Beginner (7+) @ $149
Session: 1/9-3/13
Thurs 3:20-4:10 pm

IIA. Beginner/Advanced Beg. (8+) @ $151
Session: 1/10-3/14
Fri 3:20-4:15 pm

IIB. Beginner/Advanced Beg. (9+) @ $151
Session: 1/6-3/10
Mon 4:20-5:15 pm

III/IV. Advanced Beg. (10+) @ $156
Session: 1/7-3/11
Tues 5:25-6:30 pm

V/VI. Int./Advanced (Teen, w Placement) @ $162
Session: 1/10-3/14
Fri 4:30-5:55 pm

Beginner/Adv Beg. (teen/adult) @ $142
Session: 1/14-3/11
Tues 6:40-7:50 pm

Int./Advanced (16+/adult) @ $165
Session: 1/6-3/10
Mon 6:40-8:10 pm

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.