Contemporary Dance in St. Petersburg, FL

Contemporary dance blends elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet to create an expressive and fluid dance style. At The Academy of Ballet Arts, our Contemporary/Modern class helps dancers develop strength, control, and artistic expression while connecting the mind and body through movement.

What Students Will Learn

• Expressive Movement: Use fluidity and dynamics to tell a story through dance.
• Technique & Control: Incorporate modern, jazz, lyrical, and ballet elements.
• Mind-Body Connection: Enhance awareness, balance, and coordination.
• Musicality & Emotion: Move with intention and respond to music with artistry.

Who Should Take This Class?

This class is ideal for dancers looking to explore freedom of movement while maintaining strong technique. Whether you have ballet experience or are new to contemporary dance, this class provides a structured yet creative environment to grow as a dancer.

Class Schedule

Friday

Dress Code

• Girls: footless black tights and leotards of any style in the color assigned to each class level [See Class Descriptions for leotard color.]
• Boys: plain tight-fitting t-shirt or leotard, black tights or biketards, dance belt
• Hair: The discipline of dance requires that long hair for girls and boys in all levels be secured away from the face. For girls, this means in a bun or pinned up in braids. For boys, depending on hair length this means a tight ponytail, braid, or headband. This permits the teacher to see the correct alignment of the spine and neck. Loose hair can cause eye irritation during turns and is a distraction to both student and teacher. Students will not be allowed to take class with their hair down or in loose ponytails.
• Students are never permitted to wear loose-fitting shirts or plastic pants. The use of plastic pants can lead to dehydration and muscles which are artificially warmed up are easily injured. Baggy clothing does not permit the instructor to properly correct the student and can cause serious problems to go undetected. With teacher permission, students may wear tight-fitting wool warm-ups, which have been designed for the serious dancer. 
• All students are required to wear street clothing over their ballet clothes when entering or leaving the studio. 

Why Train at The Academy of Ballet Arts?

Located in Midtown St. Petersburg, The Academy of Ballet Arts is a non-profit dance studio committed to professional dance education. As a member of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance and Grand Central District, we provide high-quality training in a supportive and creative space.

Ready to explore contemporary dance? Enroll today and experience the artistry of movement!