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Modern Dance Classes
Modern dance techniques have become an essential element in choreography from major ballet companies
to Broadway. Modern classes complement the Ballet technique and expand students' movement vocabulary to include a free and expressive style
of dance. Structured technical exercises that condition the body for strength, coordination and flexibility are developed. Physical activities
which focus on the aspects of space, time, shape, and movement dynamics are explored through individual work as well as group participation.
Teaching methods for modern dance incorporate a variety of techniques that focus on correct alignment, fall and recovery, centering, and
proper articulation of the joints, which are developed through warm up exercises, center floor work and larger combinations.
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Pre-Modern (AGES 9 +)
Mon: 7:30-8:30
This class is designed to introduce modern dance exercises and movement qualities to young dancers. Exercises include core exercises designed to strengthen the abdomen and upper body as well as develop improvisational skill.
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This class is designed to introduce modern dance exercises and movement qualities to young dancers. Exercises include core exercises designed to strengthen the abdomen and upper body as well as develop improvisational skill.
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Modern 1 (Prerequisite: Ballet 3 & Up (or must be taking concurrently)
Tue: 4:30-5:30
This class is designed for students to explore movement as a creative art form. Curriculum includes opportunities to develop physical strength, flexibility and endurance while exploring improvisational and expressive movement. A variety of modern dance exercises and vocabulary are used from the most popular contemporary techniques. Students are required to be in Ballet III in order to take Modern I. It is likely that students will spend a minimum of two years at this level.
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This class is designed for students to explore movement as a creative art form. Curriculum includes opportunities to develop physical strength, flexibility and endurance while exploring improvisational and expressive movement. A variety of modern dance exercises and vocabulary are used from the most popular contemporary techniques. Students are required to be in Ballet III in order to take Modern I. It is likely that students will spend a minimum of two years at this level.
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Modern 2
Tue & Thu: 6:30-7:30
This class emphasizes students' acquisition of intermediate movement skills and refined motor control through the study of modern techniques. Students will also be introduced to the Graham technique. Modern II is for those dance students who demonstrate an intermediate level of dance technique and an interest in exploring dance movement as a creative and expressive art form. Students learn to take responsibility for their personal health and to care for their dance instrument. It is likely that students will spend a minimum of two years at this level.
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This class emphasizes students' acquisition of intermediate movement skills and refined motor control through the study of modern techniques. Students will also be introduced to the Graham technique. Modern II is for those dance students who demonstrate an intermediate level of dance technique and an interest in exploring dance movement as a creative and expressive art form. Students learn to take responsibility for their personal health and to care for their dance instrument. It is likely that students will spend a minimum of two years at this level.
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Modern 3
Tue & Thu: 6:30-7:30
Designed for the advanced dancer, Modern III will challenge students with exercises and choreography to broaden their movement vocabulary and physical endurance. Emphasis is given to a wider range of modern styles and exercises.
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Designed for the advanced dancer, Modern III will challenge students with exercises and choreography to broaden their movement vocabulary and physical endurance. Emphasis is given to a wider range of modern styles and exercises.
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