Contemporary

Contemporary

Contemporary dance combines modern dance, ballet, and jazz, with a focus on expression, gravity, and improvisation.

  • Available from 10 years of age

  • Sofie van Doorn
  • 60 min

The Versatility and Innovation

Contemporary dance is a multifaceted dance style that blends elements from modern dance, ballet, jazz, and sometimes non-Western forms or improvisation.

Emerging in the 20th century as a reaction to the rigid structure of classical ballet, this dance style embraces freedom, creativity, and individual interpretation.

Choreographers and dancers prioritize self-expression, gravity, and emotional depth in their movements.

Key Elements:

  • Floorwork: Movements performed close to or on the floor, promoting a grounded connection with gravity.

  • Improvisation: Experimenting with spontaneous movements, allowing for fluid expression of emotions and ideas.

  • Contact Improvisation: Using physical contact to explore balance, weight sharing, and movement flow.

  • Collaboration: Emphasis is placed on teamwork and interaction between dancers, fostering creativity and dialogue.

  • Movement Vocabulary: Incorporating a diverse range of movements, from technical ballet to more fluid, natural motions, allowing dancers to explore new ways of expression.

  • Emotional and Personal Interpretation: Encouraging the dancer to convey personal stories and emotions through movement.

  • Music and Silence: Music selection can range from classical to electronic, and sometimes moments of silence are used to amplify movement.

Overall, contemporary dance is constantly evolving, incorporating new ideas and techniques, making it a dynamic, expressive art form that offers endless creative possibilities for both dancers and choreographers.

It challenges traditional dance conventions and offers a platform for dancers to explore a wide range of emotions and themes, often reflecting contemporary social, political, or personal issues.

This blend of technical skill, emotional depth, and creative freedom has made contemporary dance a cornerstone of modern performing arts.

Schedule

Monday 19:00-20:00

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