Contemporary

Combines both modern and lyrical styles of dance.  Dancers will make emotional and physical connections to music by using their body for personal expression and interpretation.

Ballet/Contemporary

THIS CLASS IS LISTED UNDER COMBO DANCE CLASSES.

Learn the basics of Ballet and Contemporary dance, focusing on alignment, turnout, and strength/flexibility. Students should come prepared in Ballet attire each class.  

• Requirement:  Ages 8 & up. 
• Female Attire & Footwear: Black Leotard and pink tights, pink canvas or leather ballet shoes required. Ballet shoes can be worn for contemporary as well.   Ballet skirts permitted. 
• Male Attire & Footwear: Black athletic shorts or leggings, white fitted T-shirt, black ballet shoes.
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $15;  Max 3.
• Offered: Fall Session

Contemporary 1 Ages 8+

Learn the basics of Contemporary dance, focusing on alignment, turnout, and strength/flexibility. 

• Requirements: None
• Female Attire & Footwear:  Leotard and tights Or solid color leggings or spandex shorts.  T-shirt, tank top or leotard.  No oversized or baggy clothing permitted.  Bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez. 
• Male Attire: Black athletic pants or leggings, bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez. 
• Credits:  Base $15;  Max 2.
• Offered: This is a non-recital class, split up into Winter, Spring I and Spring II sessions.
• Max Ratio: 12. 

Contemporary 2 (Combined with Levels 3 & 4 for summer)

Suited for young creative dancers, this class is a fun and imaginative study using modern technique. The focus will be on alignment, balance, coordination, and movement development while learning contemporary and modern techniques. Students will also experiment with improvisation and creating movement phrases that explore their creative sides. Performance exercises increase spatial and kinesthetic awareness.

• Requirements: Passed Contemporary 1 or instructor evaluation.
• Female Attire & Footwear:  Leotard and tights Or solid color leggings or spandex shorts.  T-shirt, tank top or leotard.  No oversized or baggy clothing permitted.  Bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez. 
• Male Attire: Black athletic pants or shorts, bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez. 
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $15;  Max 3.
• Offered: All Sessions

Contemporary 3/4 (Combined with Level 2 for summer)

This is an advanced, fast-paced technique class that focuses on self-expression, specification of movement, and strength.  All aspects listed in Contemporary 1 and 2 plus qualitative movement, advanced floorwork, and complex phrases are covered throughout the year.  Students will focus on a variety of techniques such as Graham, Horton and Limon.  Class may perform two pieces in the Spring recital. 

• Requirements: By tryout or instructor invitation from the previous level class. Requires enrollment in non-recital Turns and Leaps class. Dancers must enroll in both Fall & Spring Sessions. 
• Female Attire & Footwear:  Leotard and tights Or solid color leggings or spandex shorts.  T-shirt, tank top or leotard.  No oversized or baggy clothing permitted.  Bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez. 
• Male Attire: Black athletic pants or leggings, bare feet, socks or Foot Undeez.
• Max Ratio: 12. 
• Credits:  Base $15;  Max 3. 
• Offered: All Sessions