Contemporary dance classes in Los Angeles.
Floorwork, momentum and storytelling. Contemporary teaches dancers to move with intention and say something of their own, blending ballet technique with freedom and expression.
- Ages
- 7 through teens
- Best for
- Expressive dancers and those with some ballet or jazz
- Wear
- Fitted dancewear, bare feet or foot undies
- First class
- Free, no experience needed
More than steps.
Contemporary builds control, expression and creativity. Over a season, dancers build:
Floorwork
Moving safely into and out of the floor with rolls, slides and transitions.
Momentum and release
Using weight, breath and swing to move with flow instead of force.
Expression
Telling a story or showing a feeling through movement, not just steps.
Improvisation
Guided exercises that help dancers create their own movement.
Contemporary that grows with them.
Classes are grouped by age and level, so every dancer learns with peers at a similar stage. Here is how class changes as dancers grow.
An introduction to floorwork, weight shifts and expressive movement through guided exercises.
Longer phrases, more technical floorwork and first choreography projects.
Complex choreography and performance work with real artistic intent.
A class, start to finish.
- Warm-upBreath, spine and floor warm-up
- TechniqueBalance, release and control
- Across the floorTraveling phrases and turns
- ChoreographyLearning an expressive combination
- ReflectionTalking about what the movement means
Structured enough to grow. Warm enough to love.
Technique plus voice
Contemporary builds on ballet control while giving dancers room to be themselves.
Starts at 7 on purpose
Floorwork and release technique need body awareness, so we start once dancers are ready.
Great for older beginners
Contemporary welcomes tweens and teens who are new to dance.
Instructors who stay
The same faces year after year. Our team knows your dancer's name, their level and what they are working on. Meet the team.
Contemporary FAQ.
What age can my child start contemporary dance?
Contemporary classes at Danzone start at age 7, when dancers have the body awareness for floorwork and release technique.
What is contemporary dance?
Contemporary blends ballet technique with floorwork, momentum and expressive movement. Dancers learn to tell a story or show a feeling through how they move.
Does my child need ballet experience for contemporary?
It helps but isn't required. Beginner classes build the needed technique from the ground up, and many dancers take ballet alongside contemporary.
What should my dancer wear to contemporary?
Fitted dancewear so instructors can see alignment, with bare feet or foot undies. Hair should be tied back.
Mix and match.
Most of our dancers train across two or three styles, which is how technique compounds.
Try contemporary at Danzone.
A real class, not a tour. No card, no commitment. 9116 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles. Questions? Call or text (818) 579-2045.