What is Contemporary Dance?
Contemporary dance combines elements of ballet, modern, and lyrical dance to create a fluid and expressive style. It encourages freedom of movement, emotional storytelling, and creativity. Our classes introduce kids to this dynamic dance form, helping them build strength, flexibility, and artistic expression.
Dancers Taught
Years Experience
Dance Shows
Weekly Classes
Our Contemporary Dance Classes
Contemporary: Age 5-7
Tuesday's: 4pm - 5pm @
Embleton Way Community Centre
Thursday's: 4:15pm - 5:15pm @
Main Hall, Lace Hill Community Centre
Contemporary: Age 8-10
Monday's: 4pm - 5pm
Wednesday's: 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Embleton Way Community Centre
What to Expect in Our Classes
Our kids' contemporary dance classes are designed to be fun, engaging, and educational. Here’s a glimpse of what your child can expect:
- Warm-Up: Gentle exercises to prepare the body and mind for movement.
- Technique Practice: Learning foundational steps and improving flexibility and strength.
- Choreography: Developing routines that combine creativity and technique.
- Creative Activities: Improvisation, storytelling, and props to enhance self-expression.
- Cool-Down: Stretching and relaxation to wrap up each class.
Benefits of Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance offers numerous advantages for children:
- Physical Development: Improves strength, flexibility, coordination, and posture.
- Emotional Growth: Encourages self-expression and builds confidence.
- Social Skills: Fosters teamwork, communication, and friendships.
- Artistic Creativity: Develops a love for music and movement, inspiring artistic exploration.
Kids Contemporary Dance FAQ's
What should my child wear?
Comfortable clothing is ideal. Uniforms are optional for those who want to feel part of our dance family.
Can boys join the classes?
Absolutely! Our classes are open to everyone.
Is there a grading system?
No, we focus on encouragement and constructive feedback rather than formal grading and "box ticking"
Are parents allowed to watch?
Parents are welcome to attend our biannual performances. Regular classes are designed to be a focused environment for students.
Meet Our Teacher
After receiving a scholarship award for her BA (Hons) Performing Arts: Contemporary Dance degree studied at The University of Brighton, Jade returned to Buckingham to build UP! Dance Collaborations.
Alongside confidence building, teamwork and performance skills, Jade's passions lie within the creative processes and choreography in Contemporary dance. She believes in developing the dancers own styles and personalities, allowing them to flourish by giving encouragement, constructive feedback and providing a safe environment for expression.
