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Modern Dance Classes

Our Hawkins-based beginner and open-level classes introduce students to the body's relationship to breath, weight and space through simple steps and movement phrases.

The intermediate-level class helps students move through space with longer, more complex combinations.

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  • Modern Dance (Intermediate)
    Thu, Jun 20, 2013, 6 pm

    Our Limon-based Intermediate class explores the body's relationship to breath, weight, space and line.

  • Modern Dance (Mixed Levels)
    Sat, Jun 22, 2013, 12 pm

    Our Hawkins-based beginner and open-level classes allow students to explore the body's relationship to breath, weight and space through standing and floor work and traveling combinations.

  • Modern Basics / 6-7 yrs

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    Modern dance training builds strong, creative dancers through technique, improvisation and composition.

  • Class Package: Modern Basics Combo / 6-7 yrs

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    Modern dance training builds strong, creative dancers through technique, improvisation and composition.

  • Modern III / 12-18 yrs

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    Advanced technique augmented by student-generated improvisation and choreographic studies.

  • Class Package: Modern III Combo / 12-18 yrs

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    Advanced technique augmented by student-generated improvisation and choreographic studies.

  • Modern I / 8-9 yrs

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    Children build a solid technical foundation, create original movement individually and with partners, learn to engage the whole body and move with commitment through creative and imaginative movement exercises.

  • Modern II / 10-12 yrs

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    Expand technical prowess, explore original movement more deeply through improvisation and focus on dynamics to build strong, creative dancers.

  • Class Package: Modern I Combo / 8-9 yrs

    Multiple dates/times are listed, click to see more information.

    Children build a solid technical foundation, create original movement individually and with partners, learn to engage the whole body and move with commitment through creative and imaginative movement exercises.

  • Class Package: Modern II Combo / 10-12 yrs

    Multiple dates/times are listed, click to see more information.

    Expand technical prowess, explore original movement more deeply through improvisation and focus on dynamics to build strong, creative dancers.

  • Modern Basics for Teens / 11-16 yrs

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    Learn fundamental modern dance concepts and vocabulary through creative exploration and improvisation in a friendly and challenging environment.

  • Class Package: Modern Basics for Teens Combo / 11-16 yrs

    Multiple dates/times are listed, click to see more information.

    Learn fundamental modern dance concepts and vocabulary through creative exploration and improvisation in a friendly and challenging environment.

  • Harkness Repertory Ensemble / 13-18 Years
    Wed, Oct 2, 2013, 6:30 pm

    This exciting performance ensemble for teen dancers with a ballet or modern dance background meets biweekly to rehearse and perform some of New York’s finest choreographic repertory.

  • Harkness Repertory Ensemble Apprenticeships / 13-14 yrs
    Sun, Oct 6, 2013, 1 pm

    Join our exciting performance ensemble for teen dancers with a ballet or modern dance background! 

  • In session, call 212.415.5553 or email to register.
    Modern Dance (Gaga People)
    Tue, Jun 18, 2013, 7 pm

    Gaga, the movement language developed by Ohad Naharin, Artistic Director of Batsheva Dance Company.

  • In session, call 212.415.5553 or email to register.
    Modern Dance (Beginning)
    Wed, Jun 19, 2013, 6:30 pm

    Our Hawkins-based beginner class introduces students to the body’s relationship to breath, weight and space through simple steps and movement phrases.


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Eligible patrons will be able to order priority registration online.

 

Who is eligible for priority registration?

Individuals who have participated in 92nd Street Y programs over the past year in selected program areas, participants in certain memberships, and those who have made contributions of $500 or more to 92Y, are eligible to register for programs before they become available to the general public.

How do I know if I qualify?

Patrons that qualify for Priority Registration will receive packets in the mail explaining how to purchase online. Priority registration is normally mailed 2-3 weeks before a catalog is available. Registration information includes your Patron ID#. You can use this ID# to setup your login information online. This will allow you to register early for a course or event. Please note: if you receive a packet, you are only eligible to priority register for the programs covered in your packet.

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