Contemporary dance draws on both modern and post-modern dance as inspiration. As part of training at danceLAB students will explore improvisation and contact improvisation along with duo work. Performances are focused on developing choreography that is original, meaningful and challenging. danceLAB has a strong interest in and is influenced by dance theatre.
A combination of mat pilates, yoga and stretches for core strength and body maintenance. Body Conditioning is regularly a feature of warm up during Contemporary Technique Classes.
The LAB workshop/extension offers students an exciting opportunity to work in different areas of experimental dance throughout the year. Allowing dancers to enrich their performance + creativity with different outcomes each term. In 2010 there will also be a strong focus on extending the skills of dancers during these classes.
Term 1: Technique Extension and Composition
Term 2: Skills Development, Duo + Improvisation
Term 3: Dance Film
Term 4: Choreography + performance preparation
The images below are of danceLAB students performing in the 2006 end of year demo at the King Street Arts Centre Studios.