danceLAB

CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUE

Contemporary dance draws on both modern and post-modern dance as inspiration. As part of training at danceLAB students will explore improvisation and contact improvisation along with duo work. Performances are focused on developing choreography that is original, meaningful and challenging. danceLAB has a strong interest in and is influenced by dance theatre.

BODY CONDITIONING

Not running as an individual class in 2012

A combination of mat pilates, yoga and stretches for core strength and body maintenance. Body Conditioning is regularly a feature of warm up during Contemporary Technique Classes.

LAB WORKSHOP/EXTENSION

Not running in 2012

The LAB workshop/extension offers students an exciting opportunity to work in different areas of experimental dance throughout the year. Allowing dancers to enrich their performance + creativity with different outcomes each term. In 2011 there will also be a strong focus on extending the skills of dancers during these classes.

Term 1: Dance Film

Term 3: Improvisation

Term 4: Choreography + performance preparation