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CONTEMPORARY DANCE CLASSES AT ADTC
Explore your natural energy and emotions through this unique dance style...
HISTORY OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that emerged in the 20th century as an outgrowth of modern dance and other 20th century dance techniques. Defining this style of dance can be difficult, as contemporary dance is an extremely fluid and very nebulous style of dance. Unlike traditions such as ballet, contemporary dance is not associated with specific dance techniques, but rather with a dance philosophy. In contemporary dance, people attempt to explore the natural energy and emotions of their bodies to produce dances which are often very personal. Some notable names in the field of contemporary dance include: Martha Graham, Trisha Brown, and Merce Cunningham. Contemporary dancers can come from any training background, ranging from classical ballet to break dancing, and they integrate bodywork techniques such as yoga and pilates into their dance, along with systems such as the Alexander Method. Contemporary dance places a heavy emphasis on the connection between mind and body, with dancers being encouraged to explore their emotions through dances which push against traditional boundaries. This style of dance often involves a great deal of playing with balance, floorwork, fall and recovery, and improvisation.
Learn fun contemporary dance routines from the best American contemporary dance faculty this summer at our summer dance training camps!
CONTEMPORARY DANCE AT ADTC OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Our top-notch contemporary dance instructors help students learn to use their bodies in a variety of ways, and they focus on breathing, posture, and emotional state to establish mind-body connection. Campers learn choreographed works, and they are encouraged to improvise as well. A contemporary dance piece may take the form of a personal narrative, an allegory, a commentary on society, or an integration of cultures, and it can feature a wide variety of dance techniques, reflecting the melting pot nature of contemporary dance.
Contemporary Dance at ADTC ULTIMATE Overnight Camps
The four core dance classes at our ULTIMATE Overnight Dance Camps are in hip hop, jazz dance, Broadway dance & contemporary or lyrical. Contemporary dance is offered as one of the four core classes at select session-weeks, but when contemporary is not offered as a core class, there is usually a contemporary dance elective in which campers can choose to participate and learn an additional performance piece for the Friday Night Show.
Contemporary Dance at ADTC Overnight Jazz Dance INTENSIVES
Jazz dance is the main focus at our Jazz Dance INTENSIVES. Since we consider contemporary dance a sub-dance-style of modern jazz dance, contemporary jazz classes are offered at these INTENSIVE camps. Our INTENSIVE Jazz Dance Camps differ from our ULTIMATE Overnight Dance Camps only in that the dancing focuses on jazz dance styles alone (as compared to jazz in combination with other dance styles like hip hop, Broadway and lyrical). At our Jazz Dance INTENSIVES, campers take four dance classes per day that explore the many variations of jazz, including contemporary jazz.
ADTC CONTEMPORARY DANCE CHOREOGRAPHERS
Here are just some of our amazing Contemporary Dance Instructors (click a picture to read bio):
We can bring our one-week (or two or more!) day camp program to your town! Day campers participate in four 1 hour dance classes each day. ADTC offers day dance camps throughout the US that are open to girls & boys of ALL ages, ability levels and disciplines - no prior dance experience is necessary to attend ADTC Dance Day Camps. Day camps can range from 16 dancers (minimum), to more than 200. In just five days, campers learn three or four different performance pieces.
ADTC "Dance Boot Camps" are one, two or three-day private dance workshops offered at your dance studio, YMCA, parks & rec facility or school. ADTC Dance Boot Camps are customized to your specifictions (including length of camp, levels, and dance styles) and can range from 16 dancers (absolute minimum), to more than 200 dancers. By bringing a customized dance camp directly to your private studio or location, you can eliminate costly travel expenses for students and parents.
We are proud to offer the #1 marketplace for crowdsourced dance choreography & services. Complete our online form to launch your "choreography contest" where our Certified Professional Choreographers compete to create dance pieces you love, or your money back! We've got the largest choreographer community online, so it's important to create a contest that attracts the kinds of choreographers you want!
We send our certified dance instructors to your location with everything necessary to host an unforgettable dance party: great music, cool dance moves, funky & fun routines, performance props, and lots of interactive dance games to play. And we welcome your ideas! We strive to be as accommodating as possible and would love nothing more than to make your child's dance party dreams come true!
See the fun first-hand: watch this video of ADTC campers performing their contemporary dance piece for family, friends and visitors during their Friday Night Student Showcase:
We can bring our one-week (or two or more!) day camp program to your town! Day campers participate in four 1 hour dance classes each day. ADTC offers day dance camps throughout the US that are open to girls & boys of ALL ages, ability levels and disciplines - no prior dance experience is necessary to attend ADTC Dance Day Camps. Day camps can range from 16 dancers (minimum), to more than 200. In just five days, campers learn three or four different performance pieces. 
ADTC "Dance Boot Camps" are one, two or three-day private dance workshops offered at your dance studio, YMCA, parks & rec facility or school. ADTC Dance Boot Camps are customized to your specifictions (including length of camp, levels, and dance styles) and can range from 16 dancers (absolute minimum), to more than 200 dancers. By bringing a customized dance camp directly to your private studio or location, you can eliminate costly travel expenses for students and parents.
We are proud to offer the #1 marketplace for crowdsourced dance choreography & services. Complete our online form to launch your "choreography contest" where our Certified Professional Choreographers compete to create dance pieces you love, or your money back! We've got the largest choreographer community online, so it's important to create a contest that attracts the kinds of choreographers you want!
We send our certified dance instructors to your location with everything necessary to host an unforgettable dance party: great music, cool dance moves, funky & fun routines, performance props, and lots of interactive dance games to play. And we welcome your ideas! We strive to be as accommodating as possible and would love nothing more than to make your child's dance party dreams come true!
