Contemporary Dance Arroyo Grande, CA - Contemporary, Lyrical, Improv

Contemporary Dance Arroyo Grande, CA - Contemporary, Lyrical, Improv - Grover Beach Dance Studio

Contemporary/Lyrical/Improv

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Contemporary/Lyrical/Improv Classes

Our Contemporary classes draw on modern dance techniques and an array of still developing philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind interrelationships. Lyrical classes focus on ballet and jazz techniques and challenge dancers to express emotions through movement.

Our Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern classes are as follows. New classes are added frequently. Check our class schedule for the latest information and times. If you have questions about a class or its requirements, contact us or visit us at 1030 Huston Street, Ste. C, Grover Beach CA 93433.

Contemporary 1 & 2

Ages 10 and up for beginning to intermediate dancers. This class is an introduction to Contemporary dance forms and draws on modern dance techniques and an array of still developing philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind inter-relationships.

Prerequisite: One to two years prior jazz training/teacher approval.

Contemporary 3

Ages 12 and up for intermediate to advanced dancers. Building on Contemporary 1 & 2, this class focuses on the choreographic and performing process and draws on modern dance techniques and an array of still developing philosophies of movement based on the study of the human body and body/mind inter-relationships.

Prerequisite: Jazz 3/teacher approval.

Lyrical Teen/Adult

Ages 13 and up. Focusing on Ballet and Jazz techniques, Lyrical dance challenges dancers to express emotions through movement. This class uses a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. A solid, ballet-based technique is an essential component of this advanced style of dance.

Prerequisite: Ballet 2/teacher approval.

Dance Improv

Ages 9 and up. The course will provide focused warm-ups designed to cultivate various physical states and motional qualities, skill development and periods of open dancing in which to integrate technical skills. Dance Improv allows dancers to enhance the body's awareness of its position in space, Increase confidence, develop more poise on stage, enhance recovery period from making a mistake, help free/increase the creative mind and individuality, and develop energy, texture, dimension, shape, focus and rhythm in your dancing, just to name a few.

Contemporary Pointe

Ages 13 and up. Geared to challenge the advanced dancer, contemporary pointe is a fusion of pointe, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, and modern dance. This class is designed to help advanced dancers develop and strengthen expressive movement and performance by discovering an emotional connection between personal experiences, music and point/ballet technique. This class features the music of today’s popular artists. All students in this class must also be enrolled in at least 2 ballet classes (one must be a pointe class).

Prerequisite: Teacher approval needed by Tara.