Technique Modern
Technique Modern classes are offered in sequential Level-Based Classes with a curriculum from a variety of traditional Modern dance techniques such as Martha Graham, May O’Donnell, Paul Taylor and Alvin Ailey. The Modern curriculum will develop a strong dancer with a clear understanding and diverse modern vocabulary, body alignment, articulation of the spine, strength in floor work, flexibility and a confidence in their own relationship with movement. Grounded in a strong knowledge of their technique, dancers will explore performance quality and individual expression to develop their own artistic voice. Call to schedule a FREE trial class!
Technique Modern starts September 4th. Admission is always open, so you can join at any time! Plus, we offer prorated tuition to ensure flexible enrollment options for all.
No prior experience is necessary for this modern dance class, which is designed for teens who want to explore the technique. In this class, dancers will work on alignment, strength, flexibility, and expressive movement. It's an ideal fit for dancers looking to build a solid foundation in technique based in floorwork, alongside improvisation work and peer collaboration.
This class is tailored for students who have 1-2 years of prior modern dance training. Our focus will be on deepening your understanding of modern technique through an emphasis on proper alignment, building strength and flexibility, spinal articulation, controlled floor work, traveling movements, jumps, and musicality. Throughout the course, dancers will enhance their skills in more advanced center and floor work while continuing to explore improvisation and composition.
This class will continue to build upon students' modern dance skills, focusing on a deeper comprehension of modern vocabulary and curriculum. The emphasis will be on the correct execution of modern technique, as well as developing strength, flexibility, and proper body alignment. Attention to spinal articulation, controlled floor work, traveling movements, jumps, and musicality. Throughout the course, dancers will enhance their skills in more advanced center and floor work while continuing to explore improvisation and composition.
Please note that 3-4 years of prior dance experience are required for this class.
In our highest-level Modern class, students will continue to advance their technical skills while refining their musicality, focus on quality, and artistry. This class builds upon prior vocabulary and curriculum, incorporating them into more challenging combinations. Enrollment in this class requires a strong command of Modern vocabulary and technique. Teacher placement only.
