contemporary dance

Contemporary Dance is an energetic dance form that incorporates travel and fluid movement sequences. The genre of Contemporary Dance is an energetic, exciting one that includes many different styles. It encourages greater use of the body’s natural abilities – breath, internal energy, its relationship with gravity – to create fluid movement. There is a strong emphasis on the connection between mind and body.

There is a structured warm-up that leads into sequences exploring dynamics such as weight, suspension and rebound.

Here at the BNHC the main style of teaching is Cunningham and Release based.

Lisa Gillam and Kate Szkolar are delighted to jointly deliver an Advanced contemporary technique class for those with a strong understanding of Contemporary dance technique. Through structured exercises and demanding travelling phrases, this class will focus mainly on Cunningham and Release-based techniques and how these can be supported through an understanding of safe and effective movement. In additional to technical clarity, dancers will be challenged to explore and develop their strength, flexibility, stamina and coordination. This is a great class for those who have completed a more advanced level of dance training, as well as for those who wish to supplement their current dance studies.

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Courses
contemporary dance beginners Beginner level with Kate Szkolar main studio
Mondays	9 Jan–13 Feb	8.00pm–9.15pm	£42 / £39 conc.	Calendar
Individual class drop-ins are also allowed for £8 (£7 conc) if space. No class cards accepted.

contemporary dance beginners Beginner level with Kate Szkolar main studio
6 Mondays	20 Feb–26 Mar	8.00pm–9.15pm	£42 / £39 conc.	Calendar
Individual class drop-ins are also allowed for £8 (£7 conc) if space. No class cards accepted.

contemporary dance Advanced Advanced level with Kate Szkolar / Lisa Gillam main studio
Thursdays	12 Jan–16 Feb	4.00pm–5.15pm	£42 / £39 conc.	Calendar
Individual class drop-ins are also allowed for £8 (£7 conc) if space. No class cards accepted.

contemporary dance Advanced Advanced level with Kate Szkolar / Lisa Gillam main studio
6 Thursdays	23 Feb–29 Mar	4.00pm–5.15pm	£42 / £39 conc.	Calendar
Individual class drop-ins are also allowed for £8 (£7 conc) if space. No class cards accepted.

Courses and workshops can be booked online – just click the button where shown. Drop-in classes cannot be booked online – just pay at the start of the class – no pre-booking required. Concession rates (conc.) must be booked in person at the centre with proof of concession status.

Class details

day	date	time
Monday	09 January	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	16 January	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	23 January	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	30 January	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	06 February	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	13 February	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	20 February	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	27 February	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	05 March	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	12 March	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	19 March	8.00pm–9.15pm
Monday	26 March	8.00pm–9.15pm
Thursday	12 January	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	19 January	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	26 January	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	02 February	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	09 February	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	16 February	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	23 February	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	01 March	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	08 March	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	15 March	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	22 March	4.00pm–5.15pm
Thursday	29 March	4.00pm–5.15pm

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