Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance describes a range of techniques and styles used in classes, workshops and dance choreography. Contemporary dance was developed in the early 20th century as a reaction against the rigid techniques of ballet. Pioneers such as Isadora Duncan and Martha Graham searched for ease of movement using the body's natural lines and energy, allowing a greater range and fluidity of movement than conventional dance techniques. Contemporary dance is characterised by its versatility: contemporary can be danced to almost any style of music, or united with other dance forms to create new styles of movement. Contemporary seeks to work with the natural alignment of the body, and is therefore safe and accessible for beginners. At the same time, the ease of movement promoted by contemporary dance technique allows experienced dancers to push new boundaries of body movement.


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'11/'12 Contemporary Dance Academy Timetable:

Class Type	Day	Age Group	Time	Location/Studio
Contemporary	Wednesday	6-11yrs (Boys & Girls)	5pm-6pm	Studio 1
Contemporary	Wednesday	12-18yrs (Boys & Girls)	6pm-7pm	Studio 1