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Contemporary Dance

Contemporary Dance

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Contemporary dance frees up physical expression through floor work, flow and improvisation. Because it has fewer technical constraints than ballet, it is ideal for creative children. It covers a range of dance styles (jazz, contemporary, lyrical).

Benefits
  • Creativity and self-expression
  • Flexibility
  • Coordination
  • Self-confidence
  • Musicality
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

CoreLegsShoulders

Supporting Muscles

BackArmsCalves

Fitness Components

flexibilitycoordinationbalance
Physical Demands
Coordination
Medium
Endurance
Medium
Strength
Low
Flexibility
High
Height advantage: Doesn’t matter
Body type: Doesn’t matter
Development by Age
6

Up to age 6

Free movement to music, play-based

9

Up to age 9

Basic dance forms, small performances

13

Up to age 13

Choosing a style, competitions and performances

A Family Sports Background Helps
Dance: A sense of rhythm and musicality are passed on

Starting age

Ages 4+ (ideal: 6)

Competition age

Ages 10+

Weekly time

Beginner 1–2 hours
Intermediate 2–4 hours
Advanced 5–8 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 1,500 – TRY 4,500

Equipment
Dance outfit₺200–700
Dance shoes₺200–600
Federation

Türkiye Dans Sporları Federasyonu

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Contemporary Dance Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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Contemporary Dance Technique for Beginners — Part 1

A beginner-level video on the fundamentals of contemporary dance technique

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Children's Contemporary Dance Performance

A contemporary dance choreography performed by children

Contemporary Dance Schools

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İstanbul Dans ve Bale Akademisi

İstanbul · Şişli

₺1,000–2,500/month

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