The Contemporary syllabus is created to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of contemporary dance through movement studies, narrative abstract and emotional ideas. The vocabulary and technical complexity increase at each successive level, there is a progressive combination of contemporary technique and an understanding of creative choreography, dance improvisation and comprehension.
Goals
- Teach correct posture and alignment.
- Develop the range of movement within the students’ natural capabilities.
- Build a sound technique.
- Promote the understanding and use of dance terminology.
- Gain a good sense of expressive line through body, head, arms and eyes.
- Appreciation of varying musical styles and developing a connection to the energy of the music.
- Develop an awareness of changes in direction, dynamics and rhythm.
- Awareness of audience and a sense of performance.
- Encourage an artistic sense of self-expression.
- Promote self confidence in creativity and choreography and improvisation.
- Develop an appreciation of contemporary dance, history, the pioneers and their works.
Objectives
The syllabus seeks to develop the skill and understanding of contemporary dance by developing the physical ability to communicate through movement in an expressive and artistic way.
Attire
Leotard, Crop Top, Leggings, Sweats, Shorts and dance Tops. Bare feet or Socks
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Ted Moore
Jeff Isaccson