Why Study Modern Dance?

Do you want to join a contemporary dance company? The Modern Dance concentration at MMC provides training in a variety of techniques, preparing you with a strong understanding of the principles of multiple techniques. You will be able to use these principles in work with contemporary choreographers across a range of genres.

Why Study Modern Dance at MMC?

MMC offers a rich program of study in the essential movement principles and skills particular to the modern dance form, preparing you to be a versatile, knowledgeable artist. You will study a range of classical modern techniques such as Graham, Limon, Horton, and Nikolais/Louis and learn global dance forms such as Bharatantayam. You’ll delve deeply into improvisational skills and coursework that encourages an in-depth exploration of movement, providing you valuable skills necessary for individual freedom of expression in both the performance and invention of dance. You’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of contemporary choreographers to prepare for work with multiple dance companies in the field.

What You Will Learn

• You will learn to analyze and understand the principles of specific modern dance techniques.
• You will utilize improvisation as a means to explore artistry and to generate movement ideas.
• You will develop an increased ability to learn new movement concepts and skills.
• You will develop professional and independent learning skills in the classroom and rehearsal.