Modern dance centers on a dancer's own interpretations instead of structured steps, as in traditional balletdancing. A modern dancer discards the classical ballet stance of an upright, erect body, often optinginstead for deliberate falls to the floor. It has a special technique for developing the use of the entire bodyin movements expressive of abstract ideas. Because a solid ballet based foundation is an essentialrequirement of this style of dance, students must be enrolled in a ballet class in order to take modern.

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Modern Dress Code:

NO BAGGY PANTS, SHORTS, T-SHIRTS OR SWEATSHIRTS!

Black, pink or brown leotard, tank top or sports bra; black, pink or brown yoga pants, leggings or spandex dance shorts. Tan split-sole slip-on jazz shoes.

Boys: Black nylon warm-up pants or sweats and black, brown or white t-shirt. Shoe requirement is the same as listed above.