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Dance Styles › Modern dance

Modern dance

The form of dance style known as "modern dance" is an artistic dance form that allows free movement based on choreography that seeks to provide the audience with a subject and theme. Modern dance performers created this free form style to allow older dancers to continue to dance long after their ballet dance careers ended. Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan and Eleanor Anderson first performed modern dance publicly by the 1880s. These are the first modern dancers who paved the way for uninhibited freedom in dance. The point of modern dance is to allow the audience to see the "story" modern dancers create.

Modern dance Dance Events

Modern dance Dance Events bring together passionate dancers, energetic music, and vibrant social experiences

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Youth Contemporary / Modern (Ages 6-18)

Youth Contemporary / Modern (Ages 6-18)

Danceus Staff Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S Lamar Blvd, Bldg. #200/#300, Austin, TX 78745, United States
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Modern I (Youth)

Modern I (Youth)

Danceus Staff Visceral Dance Center, 3121 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
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Modern I Dance Class

Modern I Dance Class

Danceus Staff Dance Discovery Central Studio, 2167 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757, United States
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Modern I Dance Class

Modern I Dance Class

Danceus Staff Dance Discovery Central Studio, 2167 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757, United States
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PATH Modern & Contemporary (Teens)

PATH Modern & Contemporary (Teens)

Danceus Staff Institute of Contemporary Dance, 1302 Houston Ave Suite #300, Houston, TX 77007, United States
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Modern (Ages 9-11)

Modern (Ages 9-11)

Danceus Staff Dancers Workshop Austin, 11150 Research Blvd, Suite 107, Austin, TX 78759, United States
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Adult Beginner Contemporary Session

Adult Beginner Contemporary Session

Danceus Staff Urbanity Balance, 111 W Concord Street, Boston, MA 02118, United States
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Creative Modern for Adults (Online)

Creative Modern for Adults (Online)

Danceus Staff Online/Virtual, Online via Zoom, Seattle, United States
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Aeros Youth Training Company

Aeros Youth Training Company

Danceus Staff The A-WOL Warehouse, 513 NE Schuyler St, Portland, OR 97212, United States
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Modern Dance

Modern Dance

Danceus Staff San Diego Danceworks, 2653 Ariane Drive, San Diego, CA 92117, United States
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Modern Dance (Contemporary Program)

Modern Dance (Contemporary Program)

Danceus Staff The Dance School LA, 21534 Devonshire St. Unit G, Chatsworth, CA 91311, Los Angeles, United States
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Adult Winter Session: Contemporary

Adult Winter Session: Contemporary

Danceus Staff Urbanity Dance Studios, 1180 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02118, United States
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Intermediate A/B Modern Technique

Intermediate A/B Modern Technique

Danceus Staff The Austin Dance Conservatory, 275 SE Inner Loop, Suite 135, Georgetown, TX 78626, Austin, United States
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Modern - Int - Adv

Modern - Int - Adv

Danceus Staff MoveNation Dance Academy, 821-C Frostwood Dr., Houston, TX 77024, United States
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Contemporary Fusion (Open Level)

Contemporary Fusion (Open Level)

Danceus Staff Boston Dance Studios, 261 Friend Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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Modern Core

Modern Core

Danceus Staff Dance Workshop NY, 30 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022, New York City, United States
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Lyrical Dance (Levels I-III)

Lyrical Dance (Levels I-III)

Danceus Staff Dance With Me Uptown Houston, 600 N Shepherd Dr STE 405, Houston, TX 77007, United States
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Contemporary 1 & 2

Contemporary 1 & 2

Danceus Staff Jordance Studios, 8665 W Flamingo Rd #200, Las Vegas, NV 89147, United States
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Modern Flow

Modern Flow

Danceus Staff DivaDance NYC @ Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, Chicago, United States
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Adult Contemporary Dance

Adult Contemporary Dance

Danceus Staff Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S Lamar Blvd, Bldg. #200/#300, Austin, TX 78745, United States
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Adult Contemporary / Modern

Adult Contemporary / Modern

Danceus Staff Balance Dance Studios, 4544 S Lamar Blvd, Bldg. #200/#300, Austin, TX 78745, United States
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Modern Dance for Teens

Modern Dance for Teens

Danceus Staff Creative Dance Theatre, 4027 Avati Drive, San Diego, CA 92117, United States
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Modern Dance Class

Modern Dance Class

Danceus Staff San Diego Danceworks, 2653 Ariane Drive, San Diego, CA 92117, United States
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Modern Level 1

Modern Level 1

Danceus Staff Dance Conservatory Seattle, 426 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98108, United States
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Contemporary & Modern Dance Classes

Contemporary & Modern Dance Classes

Danceus Staff The Dance School LA, 21534 Devonshire St. Unit G, Chatsworth, CA 91311, Boston, United States
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Modern I (Grades 2-3)

Modern I (Grades 2-3)

Danceus Staff Creative Dance Center, 12577 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133, United States
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Kids Contemporary Dance Class

Kids Contemporary Dance Class

Danceus Staff Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102, United States
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Open Level Contemporary

Open Level Contemporary

Danceus Staff Evenground Dance Studio, 8000 Anderson Square #104, Austin, TX 78757, United States
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Modern Technique (Level A Track)

Modern Technique (Level A Track)

Danceus Staff Steps PDX, 1734 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States
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Modern Technique (Level A)

Modern Technique (Level A)

Danceus Staff Steps PDX, 1734 SE 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214, United States
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Modern dance Dance Schools

Find the best modern dance dance studios and schools

Petit Papillon School of Ballet

Petit Papillon School of Ballet

39 Green St, Concord, NH, 03302 (603) 224-6463
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Kim Robards Dance

Kim Robards Dance

1387 South Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, 80223 (303) 825-4847
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Black Mountain Dance Centre

Black Mountain Dance Centre

12285 World Trade Drive STE "L", San Diego, CA, 92128 (858) 674-1006
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Articles & News

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Best College Dance Programs for 2026 in USA News & Trends
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Best College Dance Programs for 2026 in USA

Searching for the best college dance programs? Our 2026 guide lists top schools by state & offers tips on how to choose the right one for you.

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Hip Hop Dance Styles Explained: Breaking, Popping, Krumping & More Hip Hop
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Hip Hop Dance Styles Explained: Breaking, Popping, Krumping & More

Learn the origins of hip hop dance styles, from Breaking and Popping to Locking, Krumping, and Freestyle.

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A Healthy Diet for Dancers of All Types – 6 High Energy Foods Perfect for Dancers News & Trends
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A Healthy Diet for Dancers of All Types – 6 High Energy Foods Perfect for Dancers

While dancing offers many benefits, including being fun and a great social activity, arguably one of the most prominent advantages is that it’s such a fantastic.

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Modern vs Contemporary: Decoding the Language of Dance Modern dance
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Modern vs Contemporary: Decoding the Language of Dance

Modern vs Contemporary​While often used interchangeably, modern and contemporary dance are distinct styles.

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The Ultimate Guide to Modern Dance Events in 2025-2026: Inspire Your Inner Dancer Modern dance
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The Ultimate Guide to Modern Dance Events in 2025-2026: Inspire Your Inner Dancer

Modern dance is a universe of expression, a language spoken with strength, grace, and raw emotion.

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Modern dance Dance Videos

Watch modern dance dance performances and tutorials

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Turn It Up Ocean City Nationals: Overall Highest Scoring Solo - Is That Alright
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Duet on Ground and Air
The Fugue
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The Fugue
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