Contemporary dance
Expressive, free-flowing dance that blends ballet, modern technique and floor work.
Contemporary dance
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It gets your body properly working.
- There's no one to beat, ever.
You’ll like it if
- You want to get really good at something
- You want to express yourself
- You want to meet people
Maybe not if
- You want something gentle on your body
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want something to show for your time
What it feels like
Contemporary danceAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$50The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$600About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Take a beginners' class and learn a short floor-work phrase.
1.5 hours or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does contemporary dance cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does contemporary dance take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do contemporary dance?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is contemporary dance good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Take a beginners' class and learn a short floor-work phrase.
Do I need other people for contemporary dance?
No. It works fine on your own, though plenty of people do it together.