Placement for our modern classes for our younger dancers is based on age as well as maturity and skill level. If you are a new student, call the studio for assistance in choosing the appropriate level. If you are a returning student, refer to your class placements when selecting levels. To read about the styles of modern and contemporary dance that we offer, click HERE.
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Creative Movement
Saturday, 9:00am - 9:45am ● Ages 3.5 - 5yrs Amanda Supan Monthly Tuition: $52 |
This Creative Movement class is designed to introduce young children to the joy of dance and movement in a fun and nurturing environment. Dancers will develop their motor skills, coordination, and creativity through imaginative play, music, and simple dance exercises.
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Modern Kidz
Thursday, 3:45pm - 4:30pm● Ages 6-8yrs Tracy Martin Monthly Tuition: $52 |
Fun and energetic dance will guide students to their own self-generated choreography while learning simple dance steps in various dance styles. Students will develop body awareness and the joy of collaboration through structured improvisation.
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Junior Modern 1-2
Monday, 5:15pm - 6:15pm ● Ages 9-11yrs Sylvan Williams Monthly Tuition: $60 |
Jr. Modern 1/2 introduces dancers to foundational modern dance techniques, with a primary focus on Horton. Classes begin with a center warm-up that builds strength, flexibility, and alignment through isolations, contractions, and stretching. Dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and expressive range through across-the-floor movement, guided improvisation, and short combinations that tie together the skills from class. This level encourages both discipline and creativity, helping dancers grow as movers and artists.
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Junior Modern 3-4
Monday, 6:15pm - 7:30pm ● Ages 11-13yrs Sylvan Williams Monthly Tuition: $67 |
Jr. Modern 3/4 is an intermediate-level Horton-based class for ages 11+. Students will strengthen their technical foundation through a center warm-up focused on alignment, isolations, contractions, and stretching. Across-the-floor progressions challenge coordination and expression. Dancers will also be given the opportunity for compositional and improvisational play throughout the year.
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CLASSES FOR TEENS & ADULTS
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Modern 1
Thursday, 7:30pm - 9pm Kait Nascimento Monthly Tuition: $75 |
Modern 1 is perfect for teens and adults new to modern dance or those looking to revisit the basics. We will learn the core principles of modern dance, including basic movement patterns, floor work, and alignment. You will be guided through exercises that build strength, flexibility, and body awareness, ensuring confidence and comfort.
This class provides a welcoming and supportive environment where you can connect with fellow dancers, share experiences, and support each other’s growth. No prior dance experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. |
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Contemporary 1-2
Tuesday, 7:30pm - 9pm Sylvan Williams Monthly Tuition: $75 |
Contemporary 1-2 is a technique-based class for teen dancers with prior experience, combining elements of modern, ballet, and lyrical dance with a focus on current trends and movement styles in the contemporary dance world. Class begins with a structured warmup rooted in ballet and modern technique, followed by strength-building exercises to support control and alignment. Dancers will work across the floor to develop transitions, flow, and dynamic movement, building directly from skills introduced in the warmup. Each class ends with a center combination that challenges dancers to apply technique, explore musicality, and expand their movement vocabulary.
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Contemporary 3-4
Tuesday, 7:15pm - 8:45pm Marisa Hall Monthly Tuition: $75 |
Contemporary with Marisa explores a number of dance traditions, from modern to street jazz, lyrical to urban, and everywhere in between. This class is designed to strengthen dancers' sense of musicality, agility, fluidity, and dynamic expression and, most importantly, will encourage dancers to embrace and enjoy their unique artistry. This class is intended for dancers with a technical background and a desire to MOVE!
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Modern 3-4
Thursday, 4:30pm - 6pm Tracy Martin Monthly Tuition: $75 |
Modern 3-4 combines several movement approaches, from modern technique (Limon-based drop, suspend) to dance/theater (spoken word and narrative-based dancing) to guided creative movement and improvisational exploration. The class will build towards an ensemble and create a trusting and safe space for delving deeper into the body as a vehicle for expression. The class will include a rigorous workout element, building core strength through a Pilates-based warm-up.
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