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Performing Arts

Modern Dance

Modern Dance competes in SYF Arts Presentation. Performance costumes are unit-issued; you buy training kit: footless tights, jazz shoes (or barefoot for contemporary), water bottle.

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What Modern Dance CCA is like in school

Modern Dance competes in SYF Arts Presentation each year. Style ranges from contemporary to lyrical and jazz fusion, depending on the choreographer.

Activity rhythm

  • 2-3 sessions per week, 2 hours each — held in the dance studio or hall.
  • Heavy SYF Arts Presentation prep in March-April.
  • Performances at school events and external community shows.

The school provides

  • Performance costumes (issued for shows).
  • Rehearsal space, mirrors, sound system.
  • Choreographer + instructor.

What parents buy

  • Footless tights / dance pants.
  • Stretch crop tee or fitted training top × 2.
  • Jazz shoes (optional — contemporary work often barefoot).
  • Water bottle.

Watch-outs

  • Stretch nightly — flexibility deficit shows up fast on stage.
  • Knee strain is common — warm up properly; bring knee pads for rehearsals if needed.

Frequently asked

  • Do I need to dance before joining?
    No. Coaches teach from foundation. Body awareness develops with consistent training.
  • Boys in Modern Dance?
    Increasingly common. Some schools have male dancers as part of their team.
  • Does it count for LEAPS / CCA?
    Yes — Performing Arts, scored under LEAPS 2.0.

Modern Dance kit

Performance costume issued. Training kit on you.

4 items

  1. Footless tights / dance pants

  2. Stretch crop tee · 2

  3. Jazz shoes (optional)optional

  4. Water bottle

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