DANCE
Contemporary Dance Classes in Barcelona
A language to explore the body through listening, fluidity, and expression.
Contemporary dance classes in Barcelona to explore movement with greater freedom, awareness, and depth. At ASB, we understand contemporary dance as a practice that unites technique, sensitivity, presence, and personal exploration.
Technique andexpression
ConsciousMovement
All levels by group
ABOUT CONTEMPORARY DANCE
What is contemporary dance?
Contemporary dance works the body through technique, listening, weight, fluidity, and movement research. It is a discipline that integrates body awareness, displacements, floor work, mobility, movement quality, and personal expression.
Within the universe of dance, contemporary offers a space where technique and creativity coexist. It’s not just about executing forms, but about inhabiting movement with meaning, exploring new bodily possibilities, and developing a more conscious relationship with the body, space, and interpretation.
TECHNIQUE
Weight, support, and body organization.
FLUIDITY
Continuous, available, and present movement.
EXPRESSION
Intention, sensitivity, and personal exploration.
FLOOR WORK
Work on support, falling, impulse, and recovery.
IN MOVEMENT
A practice to expand your body and your perspective
At ASB, we approach it as a space to develop resources, expand body language, and deepen stage presence.
What happens in a contemporary class
In a contemporary class, we work on technique, floor work, weight, mobility, and movement quality. Through guided exercises, the body learns to move with more awareness, fluidity, and presence.
Contemporary technique
Work on weight, support, displacements, floor work, and body organization.
Movement quality
Exploration of nuances, dynamics, fluidity, intention, and presence.
Mobility and availability
A more open, functional body, ready to respond to movement.
Body awareness
Attention to the body as a basis for moving with greater intelligence.
Expression
Developing movement with intention, sensitivity, and truth.
A class for those who want to move with more depth
It’s ideal if you’re interested in a more conscious relationship with your body, if you want to expand your movement language, or if you’re looking for a discipline that combines training, sensitivity, and exploration.
If you're interested in a freer, more present, and sensitive dance.
If you want to expand your bodily and expressive resources.
If you're looking for a technical, but not rigid, practice.
If you want to deepen the relationship between body, space, and presence.
Don't know which group to choose?
Everyone comes to class from a different starting point. If you have doubts about your level, group, or schedule, we’ll help you choose the contemporary class that best suits you.
Well-guided practice in a supportive environment
You'll find teachers with discernment, a sensitive approach to the process, and an environment that fosters listening, technical evolution, and depth in movement.
Sofie Gauna
Paola Varela
Máximo Hita
Laura Hernández
Alexei Dmitrenko
IN CLASS
This is how contemporary dance is experienced at ASB
A class where the body explores, listens, falls, propels itself, transforms, and finds new ways to be present in movement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior experience for contemporary dance?
It depends on the group. Some classes are designed for people with previous dance experience, while others allow for a progressive approach to contemporary dance. If you have doubts, we’ll help you choose the right level.
What do you work on in a contemporary class?
We work on technique, mobility, floor work, weight, displacements, movement quality, body awareness, and expression. It’s a practice that combines physical training, sensitivity, and personal exploration.
Is contemporary dance only for dancers?
Not necessarily. Although it’s a very useful discipline for dancers, it can also be a good practice for people looking to move with more awareness, freedom, and depth.
What clothes do I need for a contemporary dance class?
Comfortable clothing that allows for free movement. We usually work barefoot or with socks, depending on the class dynamics and the instructor’s guidance.
Can I try a class before signing up?
Yes. You can try a class to get to know the space, the instructor, the group, and the working method before enrolling.
Where are ASB's contemporary dance classes held?
Classes are held at ASB, in Barcelona. You can check the available schedules and contact the school to find the group that best suits you.
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