In 2015, JDNZ (Jazz Dance New Zealand) introduced Contemporary medal exams and we will be offering these for our students this year.
Contemporary classes are offered to students from approximately 9 years old. A background in ballet or jazz is not needed for contemporary dance.
Students are taught non-syllabus work which now can lead towards sitting a NZAMD medal test and/or JDNZ medal exam. In 2015, JDNZ (Jazz Dance New Zealand) introduced Contemporary medal exams and we will be offering these for our students this year.
With each class the teacher will compile work to suit the level of the students. Although students may spend more than a year or so in on “level” (e.g. Beginner) the work the teacher prepares will be to the level that our students require.
Anna Lee School of Dance is one of the premiere dance schools in the greater Christchurch area.
We have studios in Papanui, Sumner, Ferrymead, Halswell and the Selwyn District, students have the opportunity to learn dance styles including ballet, jazz, hip hop and contemporary.
Our ALSD prides itself in providing a high standard of technical teaching that enables students to sit exams and medal tests if they wish. Anna Lee School of Dance has a proven history of students excelling with superb exam, medal and competition results.
Past pupils from the school have gone on to train full time and dance, in both New Zealand and abroad, as well as current students training at the New Zealand School of Dance in their Associate Program.
Dance classes are tailored for pre-schoolers through to advanced students. The fun and supportive environment with its’ emphasis on enjoyment ensures students feel comfortable as they learn to dance.
ALSD caters for all levels of commitment. We acknowledge and support all the different reasons our students choose to dance and we strive to provide classes that will cater for every student’s needs, whether it be for fitness and fun, or in the hope of entering into a career in dance.
Contemporary dance classes are available for students from Intermediate Foundation Ballet / Pre-Elementary Jazz and above.
Contemporary is a genre of performance dance that employs compositional philosophy, rather than choreography, to guide unchoreographed movement.
NZAMD Pre-Grades to Level 6, plus solo Diploma. (Ages 10 to Adult.) Students enjoy the feeling of moving through space, Co-ordinating the breadth of movement, gaining strength and flexibility.
In contemporary we use basic combinations with a focus on good technique, breathing, style and performance.
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including Modern Jazz, Lyrical and Classical Ballet
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