Creative & Contemporary Dance

Learn Self-Expression and Versatility in Our Creative and Contemporary Dance Classes

Creative dance

Creative dance provides younger students with an inspiring and imaginative class. Telling a story through dance and expressing themselves through music, movement and improvisation, students will enjoy the fun and energetic dynamics of this lesson.

Contemporary dance

Contemporary dance is offered at four levels and develops student’s movement skills and vocabulary while stretching physicality and creativity. Fun and informative, this class also provides additional technique support for those taking GCSE or A Level Dance courses.

Classes are levelled according to skill set and pace of the class. Level 1 (recommended ages: 7 – 10) and Level 2 (ages: 11 – 13) provide the perfect introduction to contemporary dance technique, movement, and self-expression. The class explores various contemporary styles including Release technique, Limon and Cunningham to build up basic body awareness and engagement. Creative tasks and exercises are developed to create choreographed routines which are developed termly.

Level 3 (ages: 14 – 15) and Level 4 (15+) further develop student’s movement skills and vocabulary within the contemporary genre, stretching them physically and creatively, with Level 4 being very fast paced for the most advanced students. The class explores various contemporary styles including Release technique, Limon and Cunningham, to build up advanced body awareness and engagement through multiple exercises throughout class. Students also develop their own choreographic work through creative tasks termly.

This class also provides additional technique support for students taking GCSE or A Level Dance courses.

Booking for the Summer Term 2024 is open!