Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. It can be performed to many different styles of music, varying from smooth and graceful movement, to sharp and athletic movement.

Contemporary is based on the principles of contraction, release and spiral. Dancers in contemporary will explore a variety of dance techniques while developing their own sense of creativity and expression.

Schedule


Dress Code

Recreational Female (All Levels)
  • Jazz/Musical Theatre Shoes: Any Style Black Jazz Shoes
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Shoes: Footundeez or Bare Feet
  • Tights: Skin Tone or Bare Legs
  • Bottoms: Any Style/Colour Shorts or Leggings
  • Tops: Any Style/Colour Leotard, Sports Bra or Tank Top
  • Hair: Long Hair Secured Neatly Away from Face
  • Note: No Baggy Clothes!
Recreational Male (All Levels)
  • Jazz/Musical Theatre Shoes: Any Style Black Jazz Shoes
  • Contemporary/Lyrical Shoes: Footundeez or Bare Feet
  • Bottoms: Any Style/Colour Shorts or Pants
  • Tops: Any Style/Colour T-Shirt
  • Hair: Long Hair Secured Neatly Away from Face
Sparklers/Rising Stars Competitive Female
  • Shoes: Split Sole Tan Jazz Shoes; Bloch S0499G or Capezio EJ2C
  • Tights: Skin Tone or Bare Legs
  • Bottoms: Black Shorts
  • Tops: Black Leotard
  • Hair: Long Hair Secured Neatly Away from Face
Little Stars/Mini/Petite/Junior/Teen/Senior Competitive Female
  • Shoes: Will Be Determined Based Off Costume; Shoe List Will Be Released By November 30th, 2021; Any Appropriate Shoes Permitted For Class
  • Tights: Skin Tone or Bare Legs
  • Bottoms: Black Shorts or Black Leggings
  • Tops: Black Leotard or Black Sports Bra
  • Hair: Long Hair Secured Neatly Away from Face
  • Note: No Lace Bra-Like Tops
Competitive Male
  • Shoes: Will Be Determined Based Off Costume; Shoe List Will Be Released By November 30th, 2021; Any Appropriate Shoes Permitted For Class
  • Bottoms: Solid Black Shorts or Pants
  • Tops: Solid Black T-Shirt
  • Hair: Long Hair Secured Neatly Away from Face

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