CDS's Focus on Training

The importance of the 8 elements of dance are integral in how our instructors present the sport of technical dance and the art of performance to our students.

These elements include:  Centering, Gravity, Balance, Posture, Gesture, Rhythm, Moving in Space,  and Breathing.

Taking this modern approach to dance, our instructors are able to adapt the classical aspects of historical dance training, and create a new understanding of movement and expression.

In addition to the body mechanics of  dance, our instructors integrate the study of dance history and terminology, as well as dance notation practices.  Our goal is to produce dancers that are technical, as well as educated on this artform.