Modern Dance

Ages

Instructor

Andrè Malo-Robles

Capacity

25 Students

This class is designed for everyone and is open to all ages, body types, and experience levels. Whether you’ve always wanted to try modern dance or you’re looking for a creative way to move, this class provides a supportive and inclusive environment to begin your journey.

No previous dance experience is required!

This class will explore:

• Foundations of Techniques: Learn the core principles of modern and contemporary dance, including fall and recovery, suspension, contraction and release, and using your breath to initiate movement.

• Body Awareness: Develop a greater understanding of your personal alignment, strength, and flexibility mindfully and safely. We focus on listening to and working with the capabilities of your unique body.

• Connection to the Floor: Discover fundamental floor work (moving safely to and from the ground) that utilizes momentum and gravity, which is a key element of modern dance.

• Movement Vocabulary: Break down basic steps, turns, and traveling movements (locomotor skills) that will expand your expressive range.

The class follows a gentle, progressive format:

1. Warm-Up: A grounding, full-body warm-up often done on the floor to center your focus and prepare your joints and muscles.

2. Technique Exercises: Fundamental movements practiced in the center or across the floor, broken down step-by-step.

3. Creative Phrase: Learn a simple, short movement combination that integrates the skills and concepts covered in class.

4. Cool-Down: Gentle stretching and reflection to complete the session.

This class is open to everyone and supports personal goals, making it eligible for OPWDD Self-Direction funding.