Beginners Contemporary Dance Classes

Contemporary Dance was developed in the early 20th century and presented an alternate form of movement to the upright and structured technique of Classical Ballet. By focusing on ease of movement, the body’s energy and natural lines, a greater range of fluidity and movement became possible.You will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.

No experience is necessary. This course is designed specifically for beginners and will guide you through the fundamentals of contemporary dance in a supportive and welcoming environment.

We would recommend loose fitting clothes, leggings are great. Anything you can move freely in. Layers are always good to keep your body warm. On your feet, bare feet or contemporary half shoes or foot gloves (these help to protect the feet especially in more advanced classes).

You’ll explore core contemporary dance techniques, build strength and flexibility, improve posture and coordination, and learn expressive movement sequences.

All our tutors are experienced professional dancers and choreographers, trained in contemporary dance and passionate about teaching.

Yes! Once you complete the beginner course, you can progress to our Contemporary Dance – Improvers class to further develop your skills.

Absolutely. Contemporary dance is a great full-body workout that improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular health—while also being creative and fun.