Modern Dance
Modern dance is a concert dance form that arose out of ballet in the early 20th century. Our classes are accompanied by live music and draw from a variety of classical and contemporary techniques. Students begin with a warm-up that combines floorwork and standing center exercises, focusing on skill-building with proper technique, musicality, and spinal articulation; followed by sequencing steps in the center and across the floor, as well as the development of improvisation and composition skills.
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Image description: Two dancers are in a crouched pose, leaning to side and extending the other leg. Their arms mimic their legs with one side bent and one side straight.
Image description: Three students and a teacher have their arms raised and are facing front, leaning their bodies to create a diagonal line from their fingers to their toes.
Image description: Three dancers are facing the side with one foot in front of them and one foot behind. Their legs are bent and their backs are curved.
Modern Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Anne Marie Robson Smock
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Modern Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 30 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Kailey McLaughlin
- Accompanist Andreas Brade
- Assistant Teaching Artist Francesca Sulla*
Modern Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- School Faculty Julia Ramirez
- Accompanist Sukyung Kim
- Assistant Teaching Artist Mackenna Goodrich
Modern Fundamentals A (ages 6-8)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Teaching Artist Madison Meredith
- Accompanist Marina Makarova
- Assistant Teaching Artist Gianna Louis*
Modern Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 31 - June 5, 2024 | Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Samantha McLoughlin
- Accompanist Gregory Nissen
- Assistant Teaching Artist Francesca Sulla*
Modern Fundamentals B (ages 7-9)
January 26 - June 7, 2024 | Fridays 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm
- Assistant Teaching Artist Abby Dias
- Accompanist Anthony Pearlman
Modern Level 1 (ages 8-10)
January 30 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Rachel Hettinger
- Accompanist Santiago Tomas Belgrano^
Modern Level 1 (ages 8-10)
January 27 - June 15, 2024 | Saturdays 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
Modern Level 2 (ages 9-12)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Kamil Lowe
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
Modern Level 2 (ages 9-12)
February 1 - May 30, 2024 | Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Aria Roach
- Accompanist Ryan Wolfe
Modern Level 3 (ages 10-14)
January 29 - June 3, 2024 | Mondays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Teaching Artist Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Brendan Polk^
Beginner Teen Modern (ages 13-18)
January 30 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
- Teaching Artist Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
Modern Level 5 | Adv. Teen Modern (ages 13-18)
January 30 - May 28, 2024 | Tuesdays 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm
- Teaching Artist Rachel Hettinger
- Accompanist Santiago Tomas Belgrano^