Introduction to Contemporary Dance with Charlotte Sigrist is perfect for anyone coming to contemporary for the first time. This beginner-friendly course explores the foundations of contemporary dance, including weight transitions, breathwork, basic floorwork, and creating flowing, expressive movement. Charlotte provides a supportive space where students can learn at a comfortable pace.
Each class includes a warm-up, centre work, and choreography. The warm-up focuses on body alignment, core strength, and hip and spine mobilisation. Centre work develops a movement vocabulary of slides, rolls, turns, and jumps. Choreography encourages connection to breath, body awareness, and inner expression.
The course is designed to help students build confidence, develop technique, and enjoy the process of learning.
No previous dance experience is necessary — all are welcome!
YOU'LL LEARN
- Foundations of Contemporary Dance
- Weight Transitions & Flow
- Breathwork & Body Connection
- Basic Floorwork Techniques
- Slides, Rolls, Turns & Jumps
- Movement Quality & Expression
- Musicality & Rhythm
…while building confidence, body awareness, and technique in a fun and relaxed environment.
WHAT TO BRING
- Footwear: Wear either socks or you can go barefoot.
- Comfortable clothing: For our dance classes, we encourage everyone to wear what they feel the most comfortable to move in. You can visit our Pineapple store opposite the studios and ask for advice from our staff, or can check out our online store where we have all the dance essentials you might need for your class. We have changing rooms and showers on location.
- Water bottle: It's important to stay hydrated during your classes, so make sure you bring your water bottle. We have multiple water points in the building where you can have a refill.
SCHEDULE
This Contemporary course for beginners is 6 weeks long, with 1 class per week on Sundays (6 classes all together). Each class is 60 minutes long and held by Charlotte Sigrist at Pineapple Dance Studios.
Course start date: Sunday 1st November
Timings: 12.45 - 1.45pm (60 minutes)
- 1st Class: Sunday 1st November
- 2nd Class: Sunday 8th November
- 3rd Class: Sunday 15th November
- 4th Class: Sunday 22nd November
- 5th Class: Sunday 29th November
- 6th Class: Sunday 6th December
Price: £95
All courses are non-refundable* and have to be booked before their start date. The course price is inclusive of our membership fee.
*If you cancel up to 48hrs before the start of the course, you will receive a refund in a form of account credit.
ABOUT CHARLOTTE SIGRIST
Charlotte Sigrist grew up training in a variety of styles while also appearing on various music videos/commercials across Disney Channel. While taking a place to continue her training at London Studio Centre, Charlotte has taught at many dance and performing arts schools and choreographed for end of year performances. Charlotte teaches in various genres, specialising in contemporary. Choreography is her focus but she has recently worked with LA choreographers for film and continues to take on new projects. Charlotte’s classes will always provide a safe space for anyone to challenge themselves or just have fun.
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