Contemporary and Creative Dance for Children & Teens


Elements has created a unique curriculum fusing modern/contemporary dance, ballet technique, and simple tumbling into each lesson. It is fun and challenging for all levels of ability.


We also:

Cultivate Virtues - each lesson is built around a virtue like honesty, compassion, & self-discipline.


Foster Creativity - Elements offers a conceptual way of learning dance. Dancers learn the elements of dance (time, space, and energy) and how to use these elements to create unique, expressive movement.



Why Contemporary Dance?

Creative dance and improvisation is one of the most demanding dance disciplines as it engages multiple intelligences at once.  (See educator Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind where he defines the seven intelligences that children use in learning)
Creative movement is a vehicle for discovery and healthy expression.  It is enjoyable for all ages and abilities.  Skills gained include problem solving, teamwork, positive self-image, poise, and optimism.
Elements is for anyone who loves to dance, no matter what your experience or background.  We are noncompetitive and focus our energies on the process of creating and discovering.  This encourages performances that are uplifting and artistic.  This also encourages a culture of cooperation, unity, and seeing others for their potential and innate goodness.