Modern dance is the exploration of the basic elements of dance : time , space , energy , relationships and the coordination of our bodies . It builds on the student ’ s natural creativity to develop an understanding of the essence of all dance forms . Strong technique , strength , flexibility , and nurturing the love of dance is the goal of our modern dance program . Styles taught include : Martha Graham , Horton , Cunningham , Humphrey-Limon and Release techniques as well as the Arve and GAGA techniques .

MODERN 1 ( 8Y +) introduces the basics of modern dance and encourages creative study through improvisation techniques .

MODERN 2 deepens skills and choreographic understanding while focusing on pirouettes in various forms as well as strengthening through core work , jumps and leaps .

MODERN 3 will focus on technique and is the stepping stone for more advanced modern work . Concurrent registration in a ballet class is required at this level and above .

MODERN 4 will consist of intermediate modern technique . This is an extended time class which presents material at a challenging pace .

MODERN 5 will consist of advanced modern technique . This class demands a mature approach to the understanding of movement and the principles of choreography .

Modern 2 40540502-01 Tu Sep 7 - May 17 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4 Julianna Hom $ 609 /$ 717 Modern 3 40540503-01 Tu Sep 7 - May 17 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm 4 Julianna Hom $ 609 /$ 717 Modern 3 40540503-02 W Sep 8 - May 18 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 609 /$ 717 Modern 4 40540504-01 W Sep 8 - May 18 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 689 /$ 813 Modern 5 40540505-01 W Sep 8 - May 18 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 769 /$ 909

For those not yet comfortable taking in person class at this time , we have synchronous virtual options for the Fall 2021 semester . Please contact Valerie Gonzalez for more information at gonzalev @ cityoflakeforest . com .

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