Contemporary dance for kids and teens
Contemporary dance blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to create a dynamic and expressive style of movement. Students develop strong technical foundations while exploring creativity, musicality, improvisation, and fluid movement. Classes focus on strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and emotional expression through choreography that encourages dancers to move with confidence and authenticity.
Our contemporary classes inspire students to think creatively, connect with music, and express their individuality in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether complementing ballet training or exploring a new style of dance, contemporary helps dancers build versatility, artistry, and performance skills that will benefit them across all dance disciplines.
What students learn in contemporary class
Contemporary classes work on floor work, weight transfer, improvisation and dynamic quality, alongside strength and flexibility training. Dancers learn to create movement from ideas and images as well as set steps.
Taking contemporary and lyrical together
Junior/Pre-Intermediate Contemporary runs on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:00, straight after Junior/Pre-Intermediate Lyrical from 5:00 to 6:00 in the same studio, so dancers ages 8 to 11 can take both on the same evening. For ages 12 and up, the two styles come together in one Teen/Senior Lyrical/Contemporary class on Tuesdays.
Contemporary levels for ages 8 and up
Contemporary runs at two levels: Junior/Pre-Intermediate Contemporary for ages 8 to 11, and Teen/Senior Lyrical/Contemporary for ages 12 and up. Both classes meet once a week at our Oakwood Village studio.
Contemporary class schedule by age (2026-2027)
Ages are based on the year your dancer was born.
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| Age | Class | When, where and teacher |
|---|---|---|
| 8 to 11 (born 2015 to 2018) | Junior/Pre-Intermediate Contemporary |
Mon 6:00-7:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Sarah Nelson |
| 12 and up | Teen/Senior Lyrical/Contemporary |
Tue 5:45-7:00, Oakwood Village
with Ms. Melissa Campitelli |
The full 2026-2027 timetable lists every class across both studios.
Contemporary classes at our Oakwood Village studio
Contemporary runs at our Oakwood Village studio at 504 Oakwood Avenue. All classes are taught by expert accredited dance educators, and limited class sizes allow for individual attention.
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Find your dancer's class in the schedule above or the full 2026-2027 timetable, or register now to save your dancer's spot.
Frequently asked questions about contemporary classes
Contemporary starts at age eight. Junior/Pre-Intermediate Contemporary is for ages 8 to 11 on Monday evenings, and Teen/Senior Lyrical/Contemporary is for ages 12 and up on Tuesday evenings, both at our Oakwood Village studio.
Contemporary blends elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance, with more improvisation and creative movement. Lyrical combines the technical foundation of ballet with the fluid, expressive qualities of jazz, and connects movement to the music and lyrics.
Yes. For ages 8 to 11, Junior/Pre-Intermediate Lyrical runs on Mondays from 5:00 to 6:00 and Junior/Pre-Intermediate Contemporary runs from 6:00 to 7:00, both at Oakwood Village.