Discover movement that feels free, expressive, and connected in our Intro to Contemporary Dance Series. This series offers three standalone 6-week courses, each introducing students to essential elements of contemporary technique, artistry, and strength:
* Intro to Contemporary: Floorwork & Flow
* Intro to Contemporary: Technique & Musicality
* Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Each course approaches learning from a different perspective—whether it’s technical clarity, smooth transitions, or creative expression—giving beginner dancers (ages 18+) a complete introduction to contemporary dance.

These classes are perfect for adults who are new to dance, eager to explore contemporary as a style, or looking to build a foundation before joining weekly open classes. No experience needed. Your contemporary journey starts here.

*Take all three in any order to earn a Contemporary Foundations Certificate

*Completing the full series prepares you for Beginner Contemporary Weekly Open Classes

Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Improv is a fundamental pillar of Contemporary dance. In most classes, there will be an element of improv and the chance for your creativity to shine through. We take the guess work and apprehension out of improv. This course explores how emotions, imagery, impulse, and dynamics can shape movement without needing “steps first.” Dancers learn structured improv foundations such as contrast, tension, impulse, texture, character, internal vs. external focus, and spatial storytelling.

Classes incorporate guided tasks, imagery-based prompts, dynamic exploration, and short creative exercises, allowing dancers to build confidence in making their own choices. Instead of copying movement, dancers learn to generate it. Beginner technical elements will still be taught through a progressive structure.
Throughout the session, dancers will collaborate to build a short choreography informed by artistic choices and expressive phrasing, discovering how personal movements come together to create a shared piece.

Goal: To build confidence in improvisation and develop expressive tools that bring authenticity to choreography and personal movement.

Who this is good for: Beginners (ages 18+) who want to feel confident in their body and movements while feeling emotionally connected when dancing. Perfect for those who feel shy about improvisation but crave guidance, or for dancers who love storytelling, creativity, or character work.

Discover movement that feels free, expressive, and connected in our Intro to Contemporary Dance Series. This series offers three standalone 6-week courses, each introducing students to essential elements of contemporary technique, artistry, and strength:
* Intro to Contemporary: Floorwork & Flow
* Intro to Contemporary: Technique & Musicality
* Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Each course approaches learning from a different perspective—whether it’s technical clarity, smooth transitions, or creative expression—giving beginner dancers (ages 18+) a complete introduction to contemporary dance.

These classes are perfect for adults who are new to dance, eager to explore contemporary as a style, or looking to build a foundation before joining weekly open classes. No experience needed. Your contemporary journey starts here.

*Take all three in any order to earn a Contemporary Foundations Certificate

*Completing the full series prepares you for Beginner Contemporary Weekly Open Classes

Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Improv is a fundamental pillar of Contemporary dance. In most classes, there will be an element of improv and the chance for your creativity to shine through. We take the guess work and apprehension out of improv. This course explores how emotions, imagery, impulse, and dynamics can shape movement without needing “steps first.” Dancers learn structured improv foundations such as contrast, tension, impulse, texture, character, internal vs. external focus, and spatial storytelling.

Classes incorporate guided tasks, imagery-based prompts, dynamic exploration, and short creative exercises, allowing dancers to build confidence in making their own choices. Instead of copying movement, dancers learn to generate it. Beginner technical elements will still be taught through a progressive structure.
Throughout the session, dancers will collaborate to build a short choreography informed by artistic choices and expressive phrasing, discovering how personal movements come together to create a shared piece.

Goal: To build confidence in improvisation and develop expressive tools that bring authenticity to choreography and personal movement.

Who this is good for: Beginners (ages 18+) who want to feel confident in their body and movements while feeling emotionally connected when dancing. Perfect for those who feel shy about improvisation but crave guidance, or for dancers who love storytelling, creativity, or character work.

Discover movement that feels free, expressive, and connected in our Intro to Contemporary Dance Series. This series offers three standalone 6-week courses, each introducing students to essential elements of contemporary technique, artistry, and strength:
* Intro to Contemporary: Floorwork & Flow
* Intro to Contemporary: Technique & Musicality
* Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Each course approaches learning from a different perspective—whether it’s technical clarity, smooth transitions, or creative expression—giving beginner dancers (ages 18+) a complete introduction to contemporary dance.

These classes are perfect for adults who are new to dance, eager to explore contemporary as a style, or looking to build a foundation before joining weekly open classes. No experience needed. Your contemporary journey starts here.

*Take all three in any order to earn a Contemporary Foundations Certificate

*Completing the full series prepares you for Beginner Contemporary Weekly Open Classes

Intro to Contemporary: Improv & Expression

Improv is a fundamental pillar of Contemporary dance. In most classes, there will be an element of improv and the chance for your creativity to shine through. We take the guess work and apprehension out of improv. This course explores how emotions, imagery, impulse, and dynamics can shape movement without needing “steps first.” Dancers learn structured improv foundations such as contrast, tension, impulse, texture, character, internal vs. external focus, and spatial storytelling.

Classes incorporate guided tasks, imagery-based prompts, dynamic exploration, and short creative exercises, allowing dancers to build confidence in making their own choices. Instead of copying movement, dancers learn to generate it. Beginner technical elements will still be taught through a progressive structure.
Throughout the session, dancers will collaborate to build a short choreography informed by artistic choices and expressive phrasing, discovering how personal movements come together to create a shared piece.

Goal: To build confidence in improvisation and develop expressive tools that bring authenticity to choreography and personal movement.

Who this is good for: Beginners (ages 18+) who want to feel confident in their body and movements while feeling emotionally connected when dancing. Perfect for those who feel shy about improvisation but crave guidance, or for dancers who love storytelling, creativity, or character work.