Modern
Dance
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 .
CLASS CODE DAY DATES TIME STUDIO INSTRUCTOR R / NR Modern 1 40540501-01 M Sep 12 - Dec 12 5:45 pm - 6:30 pm 2 Hannah Liddicoat $ 174 /$ 208 Modern 2 40540502-01 W Sep 07 - May 10 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 625 /$ 736 Modern 3 40540503-01 W Sep 07 - May 10 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 625 /$ 736 Modern 4 40540504-01 W Sep 07 - May 10 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 718 /$ 847 Modern 5 40540505-01 W Sep 07 - May 10 8:15 pm - 9:30 pm 3 Ashley Deran $ 718 /$ 847
Performance Companies
The award winning dancers of LFDA ’ s Performance Companies have been locally and nationally recognized for their dedication and passion to the art of dance . The companies are designed to give dancers an opportunity to take their training to the next level , gain performance experience , and share their talent with their community . Members perform choreography from highly accredited directors and guest artists while gaining invaluable friendships and self-esteem . Auditions for these groups are held annually in May and are open to all students wanting to share their love of dance .
Fall session is open to 2022-2023 members only !
CLASS CODE DAY DATES TIME STUDIO INSTRUCTOR R / NR Euphony Tap Ensemble Sr . 40540802-01 Th Sep 08 - May 11 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 1238 Euphony Tap Ensemble Int . 40540802-02 Tu Sep 06 - May 09 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1 Jenna Jozefowski $ 1238 Prelude Dance Theatre Sr . 40540801-01 M Sep 12 - May 08 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm 3 A . Deran & V . Gonzalez $ 1835 Prelude Dance Theatre Int . 40540801-02 M Sep 12 - May 08 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 3 A . Deran & V . Gonzalez $ 1554 Prelude Dance Theatre Jr . 40540801-03 M Sep 12 - May 08 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3 A . Deran & V . Gonzalez $ 1554 Prelude Dance Theatre Trainee 40540801-04 M Sep 12 - May 08 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 4 Laura Biernacki $ 1238 Company Technique Sr ./ Int . 40540805-01 Th Sep 08 - May 11 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 3 Hilliary Vaccarello $ 591 Company Technique Jr ./ Trainee 40540805-02 Th Sep 08 - May 11 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 3 Hilliary Vaccarello $ 591
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For more information : Valerie Gonzalez , Dance Director , 847.810.3948 www . LFParksandRec . com 35