Modern & Contemporary Dance
Modern
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.
Contemporary (NEW)
Contemporary dance is an expressive, evolving dance form that brings together elements of modern, ballet, and postmodern movement techniques. Our classes encourage physical exploration, emotional expression, and creative risk-taking. Dancers begin with a full-body warm-up that incorporates floorwork, strength-building, and improvisational play. Emphasis is placed on dynamic alignment, fluid transitions, and the development of personal movement vocabulary.
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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.
Photo by Rosalie O Connor.
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.
Photo by Amber Star Merkens.
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.
Adaptive Modern Dance Level 2
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 | Saturdays 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
- Assistant Teaching Artist Kailey McLaughlin
- Accompanist Marina Makarova
- Assistant Teaching Artist Gianna Louis*
Adaptive Modern Dance Level 1
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 | Saturdays 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
- Assistant Teaching Artist Kailey McLaughlin
- Accompanist Marina Makarova
- Assistant Teaching Artist Gianna Louis*
Beginner Teen Contemporary
September 16, 2025 - February 2, 2026 | Mondays 5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
Modern Fundamentals A
September 15, 2025 - February 2, 2026 | Mondays 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Abby Dias
- Accompanist Tracy Yang^
Modern Fundamentals A
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 | Saturdays 9:45 am - 10:30 am
- Current Teaching Artists Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Anthony Pearlman
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Modern Fundamentals B
September 20, 2025 - January 24, 2026 | Saturdays 9:00 am - 9:45 am
- Current Teaching Artists Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Anthony Pearlman
- Assistant Teaching Artist Alanna Huling
Modern Level 1
September 16, 2025 - February 3, 2026 | Tuesdays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Mary Seidman
- Accompanist Andreas Brade
- Assistant Teaching Artist Tatiana Lovera
Modern Level 2
September 16, 2025 - February 3, 2026 | Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Assistant Teaching Artist Joshua White
- Accompanist Andreas Brade
Modern Level 3
September 15, 2025 - February 2, 2026 | Mondays 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Amy Ashley*
- Accompanist Andrew Millar
Modern Level 4 | Intermediate Teen Modern
September 18, 2025 - January 29, 2026 | Thursdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Julia Ramirez
- Accompanist Gregory Nissen
Advanced Teen Contemporary | Level 5
February 4 - June 3, 2025 | Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
- Current Teaching Artists Rachel Hettinger
- Accompanist Greg Gonzalez