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11 principles of contemporary dance
Contemporary dance is a broad term that covers many different approaches and techniques. That said, there are some common principles that...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


7 myths about contemporary dance
Contemporary dance is a a blanket term that covers a broad variety of dance techniques and approaches to choreography. It can be...
Sep 4, 20234 min read


Limon Technique: what it is and why it’s so important to contemporary dance
Dancers in Limón class from Dance/NYC website.https://www.dance.nyc/for-audiences/community-calendar/view/LimnPro-Launch/2021-09-13/ ...
May 10, 20239 min read


Discovering Release Technique: A guide to fluidity, momentum, and effortless movement
Release Technique is a sub-branch of the broader genre of contemporary and modern dance . Release Technique has an emphasis on...
Apr 26, 202310 min read


The Origins of Contemporary Dance Technique: Understanding the Evolution of a Genre
Have you ever wondered what contemporary dance really is? Or do you take contemporary class, but you're still not sure where it all...
Feb 24, 20234 min read


Second wave of modern dance innovators
Early modern dance pioneers such as Martha Graham, Isadora Duncan, and Doris Humphrey forever changed the landscape of theatrical dance. ...
Jun 28, 20174 min read


What to expect in a contemporary dance class for adults
Have you ever heard of ‘the curse of knowledge’? It means that sometimes when you know a lot about something, you might not be very good...
Jun 27, 20175 min read


Healthy spine exercises with contemporary dance
Do you feel like your back is stiffening up as each year passes? Is it getting harder to do simple things like put your socks on while...
Jun 21, 20174 min read


Modern Dance Pioneers – the origins of today’s contemporary dance techniques
Contemporary dance is an umbrella term that covers a range of different techniques and styles. Examples include ‘release technique’,...
Jun 5, 20174 min read


My 8 favourite things about contemporary dance
Many people have some idea of what’s involved in ballet, jazz, or tap dance. But not so many know what contemporary dance is. It’s not...
Oct 10, 20166 min read
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