Everyone asks “what is contemporary?” Contemporary is an expressive form of dance combining jazz, ballet and lyrical movements.
Everyone asks “what is contemporary?” Contemporary is an expressive form of dance combining jazz, ballet and lyrical movements.
The NZAMD syllabus designed for students aged 9 years and up was created by Anne Dewey.
CSSD opened in 1991 with approximately 8 students, offering jazz classes only.
It soon expanded to tap, then hip hop, contemporary and most recently acro dance.
Classes are normal for all students, but no parents/spectators – please drop off/pick up your dancer(s). Dancers please remember to hand sanitize when you go in and out of the studio.
In 2016 we celebrated twenty-five years of dance. We started with jazz classes only and have since progressed into tap, hip hop, contemporary and acrobatic. Our classes are all about fun and enjoyment for ages 4 to 100.
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.
All syllabi build upon fundamental skills learned in the junior school and develop students' dance capabilities to the next level.
The NZAMD Contemporary Syllabus, choreographed by Ann Dewey, is the first contemporary syllabus in the world and is often described as 'Yoga for Dancers'.
This class will be taken by renowned dancer and choreographer, Kilda Northcott (founding member of Limbs). For students aged from 11 years upwards.
A style of dance seen in the professional circuit and in education, contemporary dance explores all regions of body movement and creativity. DEC offers two levels of contemporary training.
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