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CONTEMPORARY
DANCE

Contemporary dance emerged in the 1950’s , after the modern movement and post-modern movement, combining elements of modern dance and classical ballet.

An unprecedented interest of the academic study in Contemporary dance swept across Britain in the past three decades and it’s popularity is still growing . This development and demand is visible in theatres, television and film. As teachers, it is our responsibility to enable our students to appreciate and understand this art form alongside their traditional classical studies and other modern styles, whilst enriching their experiences as practitioners of dance and contributing greatly to their understanding of the performing arts in the 20th century.

The National Association of Teachers of Dancing was the first awarding organisation to offer a graded syllabus. The NATD syllabus relates to the work of three pioneering choreographers of our time, Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham and Jose Limon. It employs contact work between dancers, release technique, fall and recovery, floorwork and improvisation, creative freedom and provides an excellent basic knowledge for pupils, that can take them confidently as dancers to a degree level standard, or support their understanding of choreography required in todays dance work place.

The NATD regularly runs teacher training courses for the Contemporary Syllabus. If you would like more information about these courses, please visit our events and training page.

AWARDS & EXAMINATIONS

At the NATD, we offer a wide range of medals and trophies to celebrate and recognise your progress and achievements in dance. From our One Dance Test to the prestigious President’s Award, each accolade marks a significant step in your dance journey, providing a rewarding experience at every level.

JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP

Our Contemporary community group is run by the NATD Contemporary Committee, and we are here to answer any questions you have about our syllabus, videos, and general queries relating to our Contemporary Syllabi

MEET OUR CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMMITTEE

Senior Examiner: Harita Stavrou
Committee: Julie Adams | Linda Cooper | Claire-Louise Dobinson | Lynne Rowell

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Contemporary Online Training Unit 3 - Grade 5 and Grade 6

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Contemporary Online Training Unit 2 - Grade 3 and Grade 4

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Contemporary Online Training Unit 1 - Grade 1 and Grade 2

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Contemporary Dance Syllabus Class to Grade 6
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Contemporary Dance Syllabus Class to Grade 6

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Contemporary Dance Syllabus, Intermediate Foundation - Licentiate
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Contemporary Dance Syllabus, Intermediate Foundation - Licentiate

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Contemporary Digital Video Downloads - The Complete Collection

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Contemporary Grade 1 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Grade 2 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Grade 3 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Grade 4 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Grade 5 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Grade 6 Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Intermediate Foundation Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Intermediate Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Advanced One Digital Video Download

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Contemporary Online Training Units 1, 2 & 3 - Grades 1-6

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Rainbow Awards - Theatrical
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Rainbow Awards - Theatrical

🔷 The Rainbow Awards Theatrical is a composite award designed specifically for children under 8 years of age. The Rainbow Award is an individual colour gained for each exam taken....

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