Contemporary dance provides the ability to express oneself through freedom of movement and fluidity. A dance form that blends techniques from jazz, classical ballet, modern dance, as well as lyrical dance. It is not bound by any traditional dance norms, thereby letting the dancers explore their creativity and build the connection between their mind and body through improvisation and versatility. This dance is often considered as a form of storytelling wherein the performers portray characters, events, convey stories and ideas, even ethical values and social messages. The central part of Contemporary dance form is floor work, utilization of gravity to pull the dancers towards the floor. It is typically performed on music that reflects the theme of the dance, poetry or even spoken word.
Learner’s Outcome
If you are thinking of learning this dance form, you can count on the following benefits-
- Provides a creative outlet
- Promotes creative thinking
- Medium of self-expression
- Reduced stress
- Promotes physical fitness
- Increased body awareness
- Improved balance, flexibility and core strength
- Increased confidence and self-esteem
- Improved general and psychological well being
- Enhanced social skills
Since Contemporary dance form has improvisation as its core, the learners should be willing to embrace full stylistic and creative freedom. In order to achieve that level where the dancers can become their own choreographers, they need instructors that provide proper training that is not only focused on the dance form but on self-expression and how to effectively convey emotions.
Prerequisites
- A fit body
- The will to learn