361 Glebeholme Blvd. Toronto, Ontario, M4C 1T9 Phone: 416-469-2799 Fax: 416-469-1745 Email: pegasusstudios@rogers.com Modern Programs Modern dance incorporates technical skills with creative exploration to develop performance dynamics, choreographic and improvisational skills. Modern Contemporary classes are not graded, nor are there exams. Most students will spend 2 years working at each level as they deepen their technical and creative facilities.
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| Modern 1 |
Entry Level Technique, once a week program Days: Not offered in 2011/12 Description: Modern 1 uses techniques developed by two of the pioneers of Modern dance. Students will explore various movement qualities, shapes and level changes as well as develop strong musicality through exposure to a wide range of music. Self expression, confidence and a love for dance are encouraged in this fun and upbeat class. Ages: 6-10 yrs Girls and Boys |
| Modern 2 | Entry Level Technique, once a week program Days: Thursday 5:30-6:30 Description: This level of the modern program establishes foundation vocabulary, such as, plies, lunges, turns, floor work, rolls, jumps and leaps. Modern 2 also encourages students to develop flexibility, strength, and creative expression. Ages: 9-13 yrs, with 2 years of dance training OR 11-13 yrs, with little or no dance training Girls and Boys |
| Modern 3 | Technique Focus Class, once a week program Must have 3 years of dance training Days: Thursday 4:30-5:30 Description: Modern 3 continues to develop movement vocabulary (contract/release, drop/lift, parallel, spiral) and students’ performance dynamics through structured improvisation and choreographic assignments. Ages: 11-13 yrs Girls and Boys |
| Senior Modern 1 | Entry Level Technique, once a week program Days: Monday 4:30-5:45 Description: In Senior Modern 1 emphasis of technical aptitude is increased through challenging movement sequences, musicality and choreographic opportunities. Ages: 14 yrs & up, with little or no previous Modern technique training Girls and Boys |
| Contemporary Performance Dynamics | Intermediate Foundation Year 2 Ballet or higher is required Days: Description: Contemporary Performance Skills will focus on developing dramatic expression, musicality and interpretive dynamics through movement exploration, improvisation and the introduction of contemporary techniques. This class is specially designed for Ballet students who have completed Intermediate Foundation Year One or higher and have little or no Modern Contemporary experience. Ages: For Ballet students at the Intermediate Foundation Year Two level or higher OR by teacher placement Girls and Boys |
| Senior Modern 2 | Technique Focus Class, once a week program Must have previous dance training Days: Thursday 6:30-7:45 Description: At this level, students will be able to demonstrate strength and confidence in Modern technique and have a strong movement vocabulary. Extra attention is placed on artistic development and performance dynamics. Ages: 14 yrs & up, must have previous dance training Girls and Boys |
| Intermediate Intensive Modern | Intensive program students are well versed in Modern skills, have strong Ballet and/or Jazz technique and attend a minimum of 3 classes per week at Pegasus Studios. Days: Thursday 7:45-9:00 Description: Intermediate Intensive Modern is designed for students with previous Modern training as well as strong technique in another dance discipline. This class will work on developing the technical aptitude, musicality, performance dynamics and the personal voice of each student. Ages: 15 yrs & up with strong Ballet technique Girls and Boys |
| Advanced Intensive Modern | Intensive program students are well versed in Modern skills, have strong Ballet and/or Jazz technique and attend a minimum of 3 classes per week at Pegasus Studios. Days: Monday 5:45-7:15 Description: At this level students must have strong training in Modern technique and another dance discipline. This level requires a mature work ethic and a strong commitment as the work will gear students towards continuing their dance training or careers outside of Pegasus at post-secondary institutions or with professional companies. A strong emphasis is placed on developing the personal voice of each student. Ages: By teacher placement only Girls and Boys |
