About Our Contemporary Dance Classes
CCCD’s Conservatory Training Program in Contemporary offers six progressive levels designed to strengthen body alignment, core support, and musicality—foundations essential to modern dance technique. Students also explore expressive movement and theatrical approaches that define contemporary dance today. CCD currently offers modern dance techniques based on Horton Technique and Humphrey/Limon Technique on a regular basis, and CCD also includes contemporary approaches to share these techniques with the students. From a cultural perspective, CCD students gain insight into how modern dance techniques emerged in the early 20th century and continue to evolve in today’s professional field. Training emphasizes anatomically sound methods, process‑based learning, and adherence to professional standards.
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Modern and Contemporary Dance Classes at Colorado Conservatory of Dance
For Youth Students in Our Conservatory Contemporary Dance Training Program
We offer flexible class times to fit busy school schedules. The youth program runs from mid‑August through May, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring.
| Class name | Student Age (general) | Class Length | Max Class Size | Notes |
| Level 1 | 10 – 11 years old | 60 minutes | 20 students | Modern |
| Level 2 | 11 – 12 years old | 60 minutes | 20 students | Modern |
| Level 3 | 13 – 14 years old | 75 minutes | 20 students | Modern |
| Level 4 | 14 – 15 years old | 75 minutes | 20 students | Modern |
| Level 5 | 15 – 16 years old | 90 minutes | 20 students | Modern or Contemporary |
| Level 6 | 16 years old and up | 90 minutes | 10 students | Modern or Contemporary |
Note: To advance levels in the Modern/Contemporary Program, students must take 1–2 additional technique classes per week. Placement classes are required to move up.
