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Samantha Mitchell - EDC Dancer and Class Teacher

Top:Teacher Samantha Mitchell demonstrates dance techniques in the studio. Photo by Justin Nicholas, Atmosphere Photography.

Bottom: Contemporary Dance Class students practice a routine.



Contemporary Dance Classes
for community, dance students and dance professionals

Mondays
6pm – 7.15pm                   Contemporary Dance Fitness
7.30pm – 8.45pm               Introduction to Contemporary Dance

Tuesdays
6pm – 7.15pm                   Introduction to Contemporary Dance
7.30pm – 8.45pm               Choreographic routines (5 week blocks) Level 1

Wednesdays
6pm – 7.15pm                  Advanced Contemporary Class
7.30pm – 8.45pm              Choreographic routines (5 week blocks) Level 2

Saturdays
9am – 10.15am                 Contemporary Dance Fitness
10.30am – 11.45am           Advanced Contemporary Class

See below for class descriptions

All classes are 75 minutes in duration

Classes commence on the week of 11th January 2010

Class Fees

Fee structure allows you to pay casually per class or benefit from purchasing a package to any five or ten classes.


Full Price Fees:
$15 per class (casual rate)

Discounts when you purchase a package of 5-10 classes.

* Pay $65 (10% discount) to attend any 5 classes or

* Pay $120 (20% discount) to attend any 10 classes

Concession Fees
$13 per class (casual rate)

Discounts when you purchase a package of 5-10 classes.

* Pay $55 (10% discount) to attend any 5 classes or

* Pay $95 (20% discount) to attend any 10 classes

Class Description

Contemporary Dance Fitness
Fun, engaging and non-stop, this class will increase your cardio vascular fitness, improve your coordination, flexibility and core strength and allows you to let loose with great music, fun trainers and fabulous moves.

Introduction to Contemporary Dance
This class teaches the important foundation skills of contemporary dance technique including sustain and release, falling and floor work.  The class structure progresses from warm up through to jumps and travelling sequences.   This is a great class to do if you have a classical or other dance background and are interested in learning more about contemporary dance or if you are looking to learn to move and keep fit

Choreographic Routines
Experience different choreographic styles by learning and mastering a professionally choreographed routine over a five week period.  This five week block will challenge, extend and inspire you allowing you to understand contemporary movement and reach your potential in the execution of sophisticated routines.  A new routine will start every five weeks.

Advanced Classes
A high level class for experienced and professional dancers.   Learn from some the best artists in the business as they conduct classes based on the company dancer's own daily routines. Designed to challenge, motivate and keep you moving at your best.

Teachers include Riannon McLean, Elise May, Samantha Mitchell, Maartje Belmer, Richard Causer, Nerida Matthaei, Timothy Brown and Anthony Trojman.

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