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DACR MODERN

Modern Dress Code

Leotard, Dance Top, Dance Shorts or Dance Leggings are approved. (any color)
No Shoes Required
Tights - (Pink, Black or Tan) *May Choose Convertible or Footless
Hair pulled away from face in a ponytail or bun.

MODERN LEVEL 3 - 4

Ages 10-12 / 30 minutes

Level 3-4 Students begin to learn and understand body control and how to find their center in different positions through a variation of curves in the body. Students will learn exercises incorporating flat backs, contractions and a strong focus on parallel position. Modern dance is a huge genre in the dance world today. This contemporary style focuses on basic human emotions through movements concentrating on contraction and release. Classes begin with center floor conditioning exercises followed by combinations across the floor and finishing with a longer center exercise

MODERN LEVEL 5-6

Ages 11-14 / 45 minutes

Level 5-6 Entering this level, students will be aware of finding off balance positions with a strong center and be able to work from both parallel and turned out positions. Students will apply the contractions and curves of the body into longer exercises executed in the center as well as traveling across the floor, challenging the body to be more athletic with an added performance quality

MODERN LEVEL 7-8

Ages 14-18 / 45 minutes

Level 7-8 At this level students will be challenged with more physical conditioning during exercises. With longer combinations and requiring proper technique and center control, students will learn new ways of turning, jumping and balancing to create a knowledgeable and well-rounded dancer at all styles of dance.