Expression. Flow.
Feel every moment.
Fusing ballet, modern, and jazz — contemporary dance encourages emotional connection to movement, floorwork, improvisation, and breaking traditional boundaries.
What is Contemporary?
Contemporary dance is one of the most expressive dance forms, drawing from multiple disciplines including ballet, modern, and jazz. At NSOS, our contemporary program emphasizes the connection between emotion, breath, and movement — creating dancers who speak through their bodies.
Our classes explore floorwork, partnering, improvisation, and choreographic tools. Students are challenged to find their authentic movement voice while developing the technical skills to execute complex spatial and dynamic concepts safely and artistically.
What to wear
Comfortable, flowing movement clothes. Bare feet preferred. Loose pants or shorts with a fitted top work well.
Class structure
Release-based warm-up, floorwork exploration, center technique, improvisation scores, and choreography development.
Prerequisites
Some dance background is recommended. Students should be comfortable with basic alignment and movement vocabulary.
Classes for every age
Youth Contemporary
Ages 8–12Introduction to contemporary movement principles through playful exploration and guided improvisation.
Teen Contemporary
Ages 13–17Deeper technical work, somatic awareness, and age-appropriate choreographic exploration.
Adult Contemporary
Ages 18+Advanced technique with emphasis on authentic expression, composition, and collaborative work.
Ready to begin?
Free trial class available for all new students.