Contemporary III/IV

About this event

This class is designed for dancers with at least a few years of dance experience. In this class we will break down the mechanics of classical ballet training and explore them through a contemporary lens. We will play with variations in posture, weight, turnout, and alignment, break away from traditional linear shapes, and find greater freedom and articulation through the spine. Choreography will pull from classical ballet, jazz, modern, and lyrical styles, challenging dancers to explore different textures, dynamics, and ways of moving. Improvisation opportunities will be woven into class as well, giving dancers space to experiment, expand their movement vocabulary, and build confidence in making their own movement choices. Floorwork will be incorporated periodically, so long pants and/or knee pads may be useful to have on hand.

From The Studio in Issaquah