Contemporary is a popular dance style that combines various other dance styles and techniques in an expressive manner. Contemporary students will incorporate skills they are developing as a dancer to fully express themselves and captivate an audience with a story told through movement.

At DSi, Contemporary students explore their own creativity and celebrate the way each individual dancer moves. Contemporary is a nice mix between structured exercises, unison work and freedom of individuality. Students explore shapes, levels, musical dynamics, transitions, improvisation and new ways of moving.

There are no prerequisites for students age 12 and under (Junior/Pre Inter Contemporary). Students registering for Inter, Senior and Advanced Contemporary, must also take a Ballet or Jazz class at DSi.

All Contemporary classes participate in our in-studio Winter Presentation Week in January as well as on stage at our Year-End Spring Showcase. This provides two performance opportunities that teach dancers how to learn and perform choreography with confidence in front of an audience!

There are no exams in Contemporary.