CONTEMPORARY
Contemporary dance was developed during the mid-twentieth century and is an expressive dance style that combines elements from several dance genres (mondern, jazz, lyrical and ballet). Contemporary focuses on combining artistry to the dancers' classical foundation while exploring movement through structured improvisational work. Unlike other genres of dance, contemporary has no syllabus and is currently still evolving.
Goal fo a contemporary dancer: To connect the body and mind through fluid dance motions.
Contemporary teaches:
Versatility
Improvisation
Floor Work
Contract-release
Fall and Recovery
Use of Gravity
Recreational Contemporary Program
1.00 hour
Ages 9 - Adult
There are no pre-requisites for the Recreational Contemporary Program.
All dancers in the Contemporary Program participate in the year-end recital.
Kompany Contemporary Program
1.50 hours
Ages min 12 years old
This class is a combination of a choreography class and a technique class.
Dancers must be in a level of grade 4 ballet or higher and taking 2 classes per week.
Jazz technique is required