Generally at Young Dance, we believe the Dance is an environment where healthy risk taking, in all forms, is encouraged.
Students develop Dancing skills in performing and perceiving through participation dancing, as well as watching, and supporting others in their class.
We approach dance from a concept-based perspective. Rather than focus on traditional techniques, we teach Modern dance through the elements of Space, Time, Body, Effort, Movement, and Form.
Through this conceptual approach, students learn modern technique, improvisation, choreography, community, somatic awareness, and musical awareness.
As other techniques and styles are introduced through special programs, we explore how they support the above areas of emphasis.