Modern or Contemporary dance is the umbrella term for dance techniques originated at the beginning of the 20th century. But new contemporary dance techniques are still being developed. Each teacher is giving his/her class a different flavor by combining various music styles and dance techniques. The key elements of Modern dance are: the use of gravity, dynamics, flow and breath.

Beginners/Intermediate
For absolute beginners, intermediate students with only few years training, or if you danced as a child and wish to return to dancing after long pause. Learn the basic principles of modern dance in a safe environment. Develop your feeling for style and musicality. You will become more aware of your posture and increase your range of motion.

Fast Intermediate/Advanced
This class is suitable for fast intermediate and advanced dancers with few years of training. Deepen your knowledge and challenge yourself physically by combining various Modern dance techniques. Through longer dance combinations you’ll improve your learning abilities and increase your artistic expression. The class is also suitable as preparation for auditions.

Attention – at the moment this course is not offered.

This lesson is suitable for all levels. The class is intended as support for your technique in other dance classes. But you can also choose to follow this class separately (even if you never danced before). You will work on your posture, stability, strength and flexibility. You will be more aware of your body and possibilities through the use of floor exercises.

What is PBT/PCT?

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is designed to help students learn to use the right muscles that are important for ballet technique. The technique was first made for ballet students, but is now also being successfully used by students of other dance styles. Later Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) was developed especially for Contemporary dancers. The technique can also be of interest to people without dance experience, because it will help to develop stability, strength, flexibility and promotes correct posture.

In class we work with materials such as a large fit ball, a small Pilates ball and / or an elastic band to train deeper muscles and improve the technique. The muscle memory is trained to be able to perform the movements correctly and safely in the dance class. Because the ball is continuously mobile under the body, it gives the student direct feedback on the correct execution. Since most exercises are performed sitting or lying down, this lesson is also very suitable during recovery from injury.

If you decide to join this class you’ll need to purchase the equipment. The teacher has a set for your tryout class. After your tryout you’ll receive instruction about the equipment you need.

Attention – at the moment this course is not offered.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is designed to help students learn to use the right muscles that are important for ballet technique. The technique was first made for ballet students, but is now also being successfully used by students of other dance styles. Later Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) was developed especially for Contemporary dancers. The technique can also be of interest to people without dance experience, because it will help to develop stability, strength, flexibility and promotes correct posture.

In class we work with materials such as a large fit ball, a small Pilates ball and / or an elastic band to train deeper muscles and improve the technique. The muscle memory is trained to be able to perform the movements correctly and safely in the dance class. Because the ball is continuously mobile under the body, it gives the student direct feedback on the correct execution. Since most exercises are performed sitting or lying down, this lesson is also very suitable during recovery from injury.

Because a lot of equipment is needed for this lesson, the class is also offered in the form of a short course or a masterclass. So you can try it out first before purchasing equipment. The short course will be once a month on Saturdays. Interested in the weekly PBT/PCT class? Check the information about the Monday class.