Advanced Modern Dance Class . . ?

Question

I just signed up for a modern class, but I was placed in an advanced class. I'm going to stick with it, but I know it'll be really hard. What sorts of things should I be able to do for the class or what things should I do to prepare myself for the class? [Ages will be 14 - 18 , most of the dancers are advanced, have taken ballet, jazz, and about two years of modern.]

Answer 1

splits, split leaps, kicks, round kicks, straddle jumps etc.

also, plenty of dance moves which they'll have to show you once you get there and you're going to have to practice lots and lots.

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

if you have solid ballet training you should be able to do anything. splits are good. you should be able to touch your toes. there's usually a lot of jumping and floor work in modern too, so you have to feel comfortable with rolling around on the floor. if this is your first time dancing, don't freak out when you go in there. do the best you can and you'll get better over time.

stretch, exercise the day before, and don't be shy. <3

Answer 3

STRETCH A LOT also practice turns and body movements.

Answer 4

If you dont have the practice than talk to the instructor and say you have no experiance, if you just started than they shouldn't have put you in an advance class in the first place.............

Answer 5

im in advanced modern for 2 hours and for one hour of the class  we stretch. make sure that you can do all three splits and that you are stretching every day. practice facial expressions and do LOTS of crunches. without a strong stomach you wont have control over your body. we do like 8 crunches and then hold for an 8 count front, right, then left  and we do it like 5 or 6 times. then we do leg throws where you grab onto a persons ankles and give them for legs. they trow your legs and you have to catch them before they hit the ground. make sure you have stong legs to and you have to be VERY dramatic when you do stuff. we do this thing across the floor  where we do step, step, step, throw yourself down[[you keep standing though, only your hands touch the ground]] and then slowly roll back up. when you throw yourself, it has to be very dramatic. you have to feel like you are gonna fall right over. so yeah, but modern is very fun, you will like it=] good luck!♥