Contemporary Dance Company

Our Contemporary Dance Company is one of City Academy’s premier resident dance companies. With weekly evening rehearsals and regular performances throughout the year, the Contemporary Dance Company aims to be one of the most exciting contemporary performance groups in London.

Contemporary Dance Company Director

The Contemporary Company is led by Adrian Del Arroyo, an experienced dancer and teacher who trained at the National Conservatory of Ballet in Spain, and has a Performing Arts Degree from Birkbeck University. Adrian frequently performs on the London contemporary dance scene and has over 15 years of teaching experience. 

Who Can Join?

The Contemporary Dance Company is for those who have completed improver level contemporary dance classes at City Academy, the equivalent, or who have experience in contemporary performance. To be accepted into the Contemporary Dance Company we ask you to take an introductory class first.

Rehearsals

In weekly rehearsals, you will develop in the following areas:

• Develop and refine contemporary dance technique
• Experience learning and building a contemporary dance repertoire
• Improve musicality, timing and styling
• Learn challenging and innovative choreography
• Build confidence and learn dynamics of performing

Performances

The Contemporary Dance Company perform at City Academy Dance showcases.

Company Membership

The membership fee is £80 per month and is charged for 12 months of the year. There is a minimum membership period of 3 months. This will cover you for all rehearsals and shows for the duration of your membership. (Note: Additional cost for costumes will be decided amongst the company each year and will be kept at a minimum.)

If you wish to cancel your membership please email info@city-academy.com with 14 days notice to your next payment date.

Benefits

As a Company member you will receive the following for the duration of your membership:

• Discount on all courses (20%)*
• Free tasters (1/month)

Company members are welcoming, passionate and sociable. We are always looking for new members - so if you have a love of performing and are looking to develop your contemporary dance technique, join the company today for a fun evening rehearsal.

*Please note,membership to Resident Companies & the Dance Foundation Course are excluded from this offer.