Modern Dance – Open Level

Modern dance is a collective term for contemporary dance techniques. Its foundations originated in the first half of the twentieth century, but the style continues to evolve and develop. At Talvandansen, we combine different modern dance techniques and work with important elements such as gravity, dynamics, flow, and breath. Each teacher brings their own perspective through the choice of music, movement material, and sources of inspiration.

This open level class is suitable for dancers with different levels of experience, from dancers developing their foundation to more experienced dancers who want to deepen their technique and expression. The class offers different layers within the movement material, allowing each dancer to work at their own level and be challenged.

Through technical exercises and dance combinations, you develop body awareness, musicality, freedom of movement, and overall dance quality. The class offers space for both growth and artistic exploration.

Attention – at the moment this course is not offered.

This lesson is suitable for all levels. The class is intended as support for your technique in other dance classes. But you can also choose to follow this class separately (even if you never danced before). You will work on your posture, stability, strength and flexibility. You will be more aware of your body and possibilities through the use of floor exercises.

What is PBT/PCT?

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is designed to help students learn to use the right muscles that are important for ballet technique. The technique was first made for ballet students, but is now also being successfully used by students of other dance styles. Later Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) was developed especially for Contemporary dancers. The technique can also be of interest to people without dance experience, because it will help to develop stability, strength, flexibility and promotes correct posture.

In class we work with materials such as a large fit ball, a small Pilates ball and / or an elastic band to train deeper muscles and improve the technique. The muscle memory is trained to be able to perform the movements correctly and safely in the dance class. Because the ball is continuously mobile under the body, it gives the student direct feedback on the correct execution. Since most exercises are performed sitting or lying down, this lesson is also very suitable during recovery from injury.

If you decide to join this class you’ll need to purchase the equipment. The teacher has a set for your tryout class. After your tryout you’ll receive instruction about the equipment you need.

Attention – at the moment this course is not offered.

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) is designed to help students learn to use the right muscles that are important for ballet technique. The technique was first made for ballet students, but is now also being successfully used by students of other dance styles. Later Progressing Contemporary Technique (PCT) was developed especially for Contemporary dancers. The technique can also be of interest to people without dance experience, because it will help to develop stability, strength, flexibility and promotes correct posture.

In class we work with materials such as a large fit ball, a small Pilates ball and / or an elastic band to train deeper muscles and improve the technique. The muscle memory is trained to be able to perform the movements correctly and safely in the dance class. Because the ball is continuously mobile under the body, it gives the student direct feedback on the correct execution. Since most exercises are performed sitting or lying down, this lesson is also very suitable during recovery from injury.

Because a lot of equipment is needed for this lesson, the class is also offered in the form of a short course or a masterclass. So you can try it out first before purchasing equipment. The short course will be once a month on Saturdays. Interested in the weekly PBT/PCT class? Check the information about the Monday class.