Modern

this year's classes

Pre-Modern  Ages 5-7 Amy Baker
Modern IA & IB Ages 7-10 Amaris Ballard
Modern IIA & IIB Placement Anna RowerAmy Baker
Modern III/IV Placement Bella Baker

Class Descriptions

Pre-Modern
Young dancers are introduced to the beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries and ways of thinking dance should be. It was created out of the desire not to be perfect. It’s emotional, expressive and authentically beautiful. In Pre-Modern dancers will get their first look at the exploration of time, space, energy, rhythm, and shape while gaining an understanding of the body and how it moves.

Modern IA & IB
Modern dance is a beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries and ways of thinking dance should be. It was created out of the desire not to be perfect. It’s emotional, expressive and authentically beautiful. In Modern I dancers will learn the exploration of time, space, energy, rhythm, and shape while gaining an understanding of the body and how it moves. The history of modern dance will be introduced

Modern IIA & IIB (placement only)
Modern dance is a beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries and ways of thinking dance should be. It was created out of the desire not to be perfect. It’s emotional, expressive and authentically beautiful. In Modern II, dancers will build upon the fundamentals learned in level I (exploration of time, space, energy, rhythm, and shape), while deepening their understanding of expression and artistry. Modern can be either lyrical or contemporary based upon the teacher’s choice and/or desire. Dancers will continue to learn more about the history of modern dance and the heroes who have made it what it is today.

Modern III (placement only)
Modern dance is a beautiful art form that pushes the boundaries and ways of thinking dance should be. It was created out of the desire not to be perfect. It’s emotional, expressive and authentically beautiful. In Modern III/IV dancers will deepen their exploration of the concepts of time, energy, space and rhythm with continued learning of where each of the movements are coming from physically. Dancers will continue to learn about the history of modern dance and the heroes who have made it what it is today.

Modern IV (placement only)
Modern IV will join Modern III for class once a week and then add an additional 30 minutes to the end of the class time.

Our Instructors
 Amaris Ballard, Bella Baker, Amy Baker, Anna Rower

OUR TEAM

CLASS SCHEDULES & ONLINE REGISTRATION

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