Is your child interested in contemporary dance? Great! At LA Talent we offer leading contemporary dance classes and lessons in Sydney.

Contemporary Dance Classes In Sydney

LA Talent offers contemporary dance classes in Sydney. Contemporary is comprised of elements from modern, jazz, lyrical and ballet styles of dance. With fluid dance movements, contemporary dancers try to connect their minds and bodies. Contemporary is a genre that emerged during the mid-20th century and remains popular to this day.

A technical and free form of dance done in bare feet. This is a very athletic form of dance, concerned with transitions of weight, fall, recovery as well as alignment. Using a combination of classical ballet, modern, lyrical and jazz techniques; this class provides a freer form of movement that can be expressive of feelings. There is a focus on floor work and some acrobatic technique.

The flexibility and improvisation inherent in contemporary dance are in stark contrast to ballet’s strict structure. The contemporary dancer is primarily concerned with floorwork, which is all about using gravity to gracefully pull themselves to the floor. As a result, it is often performed barefoot. There are many styles of music that can be used for contemporary dance. Contemporary is a highly flexible style, thus each choreographed piece is different and all styles of music can be used with it.

Choreographers today draw inspiration from ballet, modern, and “post-modern” (structureless) dance styles to create contemporary dance. In addition to creating characters, theatrical events, or stories, contemporary dancers improvise in their own style. Contemporary is all about creating art through dance, and improvisation and creativity are highly encouraged.

Is Contemporary Dance Right For Your Child?

Contemporary is creative and flexible. It encompasses the technical elements of highly-structured dance styles like ballet whilst giving each dancer flexibility and the freedom to express themselves. Contemporary is graceful and performances are enthralling.

At LA Talent, we give our students the opportunity to improvise and express themselves within their contemporary classes. Our choreographers have extensive knowledge of contemporary dance and are adept at fostering each dancer’s confidence and skills to allow them to feel comfortable with improvisation. You will love seeing your child grow into a confident dancer, and they will love showing you this skills they have learned in class.

Contemporary requires flexibility and coordination and our classes will help your child to develop these skills. The physical demands of contemporary dance makes it a great cardiovascular exercise and is really good for general fitness. As the majority of children struggle to meet the recommended minimum daily activity levels, contemporary is a great choice for parents who want their children to be creative whilst being active.

Contemporary dance is an art form that allows your child to express their feelings and emotions. It builds a familiarity and love for their body, and shows each dancer how to use their body creatively. Contemporary is the perfect choice for kids looking to develop self esteem and confidence, whilst learning how to use their bodies in an expressive way.

Our team-oriented contemporary classes will teach your child valuable skills in working with others, teaching them to be better listeners and to cooperate. Dancers will work in groups and perform team-building activities to learn how to dance together. This provides your child with the perfect opportunity to make friends and grow their social skills in a fun, energetic environment.

What Will Your Child Learn Performing Contemporary Dance?

Our classes are all about building confidence and a love for dance. At LA Talent, your child will learn the technical skills of contemporary dance in a fun, inclusive manner. They will then be taught how to improvise and learn valuable skills in self-expression and confidence, allowing them to become great performers.

Dancers will learn practical skills such as improving flexibility, posture, utilising facial expression and moving their bodies creatively. Dancers will improve on their physical fitness during classes through a range of fun, music-filled activities.

Each year, we have offer a variety of performance opportunities for our dancers. Using the practical skills they have learned in class, dancers will be able to perform for others. You will see the growth of your child happen before your very eyes!

Our holistic approach to dance fosters creativity and self-expression. Dancers will be encouraged to discover their self-identity and grow their confidence. Each child will be taught about expressing their emotions through dance, and this can aid in reducing stress, anxiety and fatigue.

Our contemporary classes are engaging, energetic and the perfect mix of technical skills and having fun. No matter if your child just wants to dance for fun or if they are looking to compete in the future, LA Talent has the perfect classes for them. Contact us today to find out more about our contemporary dance classes or to meet our incredible teachers!

Why Dance With LA Talent?

LA Talent have engaged, inspired and educated tens of thousands of dancers worldwide, helping them realise their dance dreams. Students often go on to become leading performers in major stage productions, dance companies, and theatre companies. Founded in 1971 by acclaimed dancer Liliana Maddams, LA Talent has spent years fostering creativity and inspiring children to pursue dance.

The Queensland Ballet Company was where Liliana Maddams began her dance career as a teenager. In addition to her dance qualifications, which included many examinations with honours from the British Ballet Organisation, Royal Academy of Dance, and Society of Australian Teachers of Dance in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, she used her experience as a celebrated dance teacher to inspire thousands of students over 25 years. Although Liliana no longer teaches dance, she oversees LA Talent. We bring together world-class, passionate dance teachers and allow them the creative freedom to inspire your kids.

Our contemporary classes are focused to developing confidence and self-esteem. We believe in teaching technical skills in a fun, creative manner, meaning your child will love coming to every single class. Our school is truly a little family, and we will help to foster your child’s dancing dreams, no matter how great they are!

To find out more about our classes, you can contact us today. Our friendly team are available to contact Monday to Friday from 9:30AM-1:00PM and can answer any queries you may have.

Contact Us

Is your child interested in Contemporary Dance? Great! We are located at:

Unit D10 27-29 Fariola Street,
Silverwater NSW 2128

For more information, you can contact our friendly staff below:

Email: liliana@latalent.com.au
Mobile: 0419 265 246
Phone: (02) 9744 9743

Classes are payable weekly.