1 hour/week              Age 12-19              Competitive Edge              Full Year Program

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Contemporary dance is difficult to define because it is a genre, not a technique. It incorporates a collection of methods and techniques found in ballet, modern dance and postmodern dance giving it a unique look. Contemporary dance tends to be intricate and physical requiring dancers to move in ways they may not be used to. Contemporary dance may also deal with abstract concepts, images, or emotional extremes. It has a rawness that sets it apart from plot-driven ballets or Broadway jazz.

Prerequisites:

Contemp 1 Choreo    12-14 yrs     1 hour
Add on class: Enrolled in BInt3C or BInt4C

Contemp 2 Choreo    13-16 yrs    1 hour
Add on class: Enrolled in BSen2C

Contemp 3 Choreo    14-17 yrs    1 hour
Add on class: Enrolled in BSen3C

Recital/Costume:     Contemporary Choreo classes perform a routine in our annual recital and will require a costume.

Dance Wear:     Please refer to Dance Attire for required dance wear for this class.

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