SBD Youth Program: Contemporary Dance (Ages 6–12) - Sign Up required for the whole series

This class introduces young dancers to the foundations of contemporary dance through a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Drawing from established modern dance techniques such as Graham, Limón, and release-based contemporary practices, students will begin to understand how the body moves with intention, expression, and control.

Dancers will explore:

Breath-driven movement inspired by Limón technique, learning how breath initiates and supports motion
Contraction and release from Graham technique, building strength, coordination, and expressive range
Fall and recovery, developing trust in the body and learning how to move safely in and out of the floor
Use of weight and momentum, a key element in contemporary and release-based work
Alignment, balance, and spatial awareness
Floor work and traveling phrases, helping dancers move fluidly through space
Musicality and rhythm through structured and creative exercises

Alongside technique, students will engage in guided improvisation and simple choreography, encouraging creativity, confidence, and self-expression.

At Sukanya Burman Dance (SBD), our approach is unique. We integrate strong technical foundations with creative exploration and emotional awareness, allowing young dancers to not only learn how to move, but also how to connect movement with feeling and imagination. Our classes create a space that is inclusive, encouraging, and rooted in curiosity, where every child can grow both technically and artistically.

By the end of the program, students will develop coordination, strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of how to express themselves through movement.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:

𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Sept 22 – Nov 24 (10-week series)

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: Tuesdays, 6:30–7:15 PM

𝐅𝐞𝐞: $135 for full 10-week session (sign-up is required for the full session)

𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Shared online resources

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Scholarships and sliding-scale options available

Youth Contemporary Dance (6-12 year old)