Modern Dance Classes for Children Near Canterbury
Expressive, technical and dynamic — Modern builds strength, flexibility and performance quality.
What Is Modern Dance?
Modern is a versatile style drawing on Ballet foundations with contemporary and jazz influences. It develops clean lines, grounded movement, expressive performance and musicality — perfect for children who enjoy both technique and storytelling through dance.
At Artists in Motion, our Modern classes focus on safe alignment, strength and flexibility while encouraging individuality and creative expression.
Why Modern Is Good for Children
- Technique & control: Builds core strength, turnout awareness, balance and line.
- Flexibility & mobility: Structured stretching supports healthy range of motion.
- Expression & confidence: Choreography encourages storytelling and stage presence.
- Musicality: Children learn phrasing, dynamics and quality of movement.
- Transferable skills: Supports Ballet, Jazz, Theatre and Contemporary with strong foundations.
- Injury-aware training: Emphasis on correct technique and progressive skills.
Our Modern Class Structure
Each class includes warm-up and alignment work, floor exercises, travelling progressions from the corner (walks, kicks, turns and leaps), centre combinations and choreography. We progress at a steady pace so every dancer develops safely and confidently.
Modern Classes by Age Group
- Minis (4–6 years): Fundamental shapes, posture and musical movement through creative tasks.
- Juniors (7–10 years): Technique building: kicks, balances, first turns and simple leaps.
- Inters & Seniors (11–18 years): Extensions, multiple turns, travelling sequences, expressive choreography and performance work.
What Will My Child Learn?
- Alignment, placement and safe stretching
- Isolations, contractions and use of breath
- Jazz walks, kicks, turns and leaps
- Quality of movement: dynamics, phrasing and musical interpretation
- Choreography for class and performance
We aim to build strong, expressive dancers who understand both the technique and artistry of Modern.
Where We Teach
Modern classes run in our Bourne, Garland and Astaire Studios at Intex House, Cooting Road, Aylesham, CT3 3EP — just outside Canterbury, with sprung floors and free parking.
Modern – Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between Modern and Contemporary?
Modern uses strong technical foundations (including Ballet and jazz influences) with clean lines and structured progressions. Contemporary is often more experimental and floor-based. Our Modern classes provide an excellent base for both.
Will Modern help with other dance styles?
Yes — Modern strengthens posture, control and musicality that benefit Ballet, Jazz, Theatre and Street.
Do you offer trial classes?
We don’t offer free trials — the trial lesson is included in the cost of the first class to provide a full, authentic experience within the regular group setting.
Ready to Start Modern?
Your child’s first lesson serves as their trial and is included in the cost of the first class. It’s the best way to meet the teacher, join the group and experience the style properly.
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