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Contemporary Dance Classes

Contemporary Dance Training with Live Percussion

Guelph Youth Dance offers contemporary dance classes in Guelph for children, teens and adults. Our contemporary training combines technical development with improvisation, composition, musicality and creative exploration. Classes are organized by age and experience, with opportunities for dancers to develop strength, coordination, and confidence. All contemporary dance classes are accompanied by live percussion, elevating the dancers’ experience while deepening their musicality, creativity and artistry.

All company dancers are required to take a contemporary class. Dancers are placed in levels based on age. In some cases a dancer may be placed in a class lower or higher depending on level of experience.  For classes for the 3-5 year old, please visit Creative Dance.

Classes are offered by Full Year, Fall and Winter/Spring sessions. Please choose the age range your child will be on December 31st.

Please select your class tab below for more class information including fees and dress code.

Find out more on how to register here.

CONTEMPORARY
(6-8)
 Saturdays, 10:00-10:45 AM

CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION (7-8)
Thursdays, 5:15-6:30 PM

CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION (9-10)
Thursdays, 6:30-8:00 PM

CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION (11-12)
Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 PM 

CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION (13-14)
Tuesdays, 5:45-7:15 PM

CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE & COMPOSITION (15+)
Tuesdays, 7:15-9:00 PM

ADULT CONTEMPORARY
TECHNIQUE

Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15 PM

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Dancing with Catrina and Janet changed my daughter from a very early age. Her freedom to move in a passionate and emotional way is a gift to her – from you. I really love what you do and respect the integrity of your instructional methods and philosophy.  Thank you, Monique.

Monique Cadieux

I find it hard to find the words to express how much value this kind of arts programming has for the kids that are involved, but also for our larger community – these kids will grow into better people for their experiences with this program and our community is enriched as a result – not to mention the beautiful art itself…  Please pass on our sincere thanks to Adam as well – he had a big impact on the kids….  they love him.

Erin Harvey