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Contemporary Dance Classes - Improvers

Contemporary Dance Classes - Improvers

Our Contemporary Dance Classes - Improvers follows on from the Contemporary beginners course.  At this level, you will begin to develop a deeper understanding of the four main contemporary dance techniques: Graham, Cunningham, Limon and Release

The Improvers 1 level will advance your physicality, musicality, stamina and coordination. You will begin to feel more freedom of movement and a noticeable development in your posture and balance

These evening classes are held in central London dance studios and are suitable for participants who have taken a Contemporary Beginners course.

Contemporary Dance Classes - Improvers Content

Exact course content may differ depending on the duration of the course, your individual needs and those of the group collectively. However, topics generally covered may include:

  • Explore and understand more advanced contemporary movement and tasks
  • Concentration on developing your core strength
  • Improved coordination and correct body alignment
  • Memorise combinations of steps and perform more intricate choreographic phrases

Like all of our contemporary dance lessons, you will be given friendly feedback and support from your tutor throughout the course.

Contemporary Dance Techniques

There are several Contemporary Dance Techniques and our tutors are experts in different combinations of those styles. Below are the main Contemporary Dance genres:

  • Release: emphasis on fluidity and the efficient use of energy and breath
  • Graham: focus on the use of contraction, release, fall and recovery
  • Cunningham: promotes natural movement through rhythm and articulation
  • Contact Improvisation: partners improvise using weight exchange and fluid movement

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12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 Sun 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Adrian Del Arroyo City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £120.00
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15 Jan 2025 - 5 Mar 2025 Wed 19:45-21:15 8 weeks Ines Carvalho Chisenhale Dance Space £160.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

DATE DAY TIME (BST) DURATION TUTOR VENUE PRICE BOOKING
12 Jan 2025 - 16 Feb 2025 Sun 10:00-11:30 6 weeks Adrian Del Arroyo City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill £120.00
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23 Jan 2025 - 13 Mar 2025 Thu 19:40-21:10 8 weeks Panagiotis Pavlopoulos LIFT Islington, Angel £160.00
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14 Apr 2025 - 23 Jun 2025 Mon 19:35-21:05 8 weeks (no class 21 Apr & 5 May & 26 May) Justyna Sochaj Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 £160.00
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PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

BALLET SUMMER SCHOOLS

Our adult Ballet Summer Schools focus on classical ballet techniques, you will also learn ballet history, terminology and excerpts from famous ballets and experience being ‘en Pointe’.

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

Ascendance at Sadlers Wells

Watch our dancers in action.

From the canvas to the stage. Delve into the mind of the artist and watch their work ascend.

City Academy presents Ascendance. a multidisciplinary night of dance, music and art.

Witness up and coming artists from different backgrounds create poignant art pieces interpreted through the medium of dance. From Contemporary to Flamenco, Commercial to Salsa, watch art come to life.

Friday 15th November 2024 | Sadlers Wells, Angel

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