New York Academy of Ballet
  • Welcome to NYAB
    • About Us
    • Student Success
  • Faculty
    • Alessia Gaetana Santoro - Artistic Director
    • Susan Olson Santoro - Founding Director
    • Maya Llanos
    • Steve Rooks - Guest Faculty
    • Analiese Umana - Guest Faculty
    • Julian Llanos
  • Programs At A Glance
    • Ballet
    • Pointe
    • Modern
    • Jazz
    • Hip-Hop
    • Contemporary
  • Schedule & Calendar
  • NYAB Parents & Students
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Dress Code
  • News/Upcoming Events
  • Poughkeepsie City Ballet
  • Mid Hudson Performing Arts Group
    • Ariana Bedka Memorial Scholarship
  • Photo Gallery
  • Video Gallery
  • Contact Us
Contemporary
          Contemporary dance at NYAB strives to work on the power of emotion in performance. It is a blend of lyrical and modern dance influenced by contemporary artists such as Brian Friedman, Mia Michaels, and Sonya Tayeh.  Technique within the class is based from classical modern and ballet while influenced by release technique and Bartenieff Fundamentals, allowing the body to remain in control while completely letting go and defying gravity.
  • Welcome to NYAB
    • About Us
    • Student Success
  • Faculty
    • Alessia Gaetana Santoro - Artistic Director
    • Susan Olson Santoro - Founding Director
    • Maya Llanos
    • Steve Rooks - Guest Faculty
    • Analiese Umana - Guest Faculty
    • Julian Llanos
  • Programs At A Glance
    • Ballet
    • Pointe
    • Modern
    • Jazz
    • Hip-Hop
    • Contemporary
  • Schedule & Calendar
  • NYAB Parents & Students
    • Policies & Procedures
    • Dress Code
  • News/Upcoming Events
  • Poughkeepsie City Ballet
  • Mid Hudson Performing Arts Group
    • Ariana Bedka Memorial Scholarship
  • Photo Gallery
  • Video Gallery
  • Contact Us