A3127 - Contemporary dance: move with confidence (all levels)

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Start Date: 23/09/2026      End Date: 25/11/2026        Start Time: 18:15      End Time: 19:15        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 9
Fees:      £60.00 (tuition)     £115.00 (overseas)     £18.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Annarita Mazzilli        No of Places: 11
Idea Store Whitechapel

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Take an hour for yourself, move, stretch, and build confidence in your own way.”

This inclusive and welcoming class is designed for all levels, whether you are completely new to contemporary dance or returning with some experience. The focus is on helping you feel comfortable and confident in your body while exploring movement in a relaxed and supportive environment.
You will be introduced to key contemporary dance principles such as posture, alignment, breath, and the use of weight, allowing you to move more freely and safely.

Classes include a mixture of simple exercises, guided improvisation, and short movement phrases, helping you gradually build confidence and coordination. The pace allows you to explore movement without pressure, while still feeling a sense of progression each week. By the end of the term, you will feel more at ease moving, more aware of your body, and mentally refreshed for the rest of your evening.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Demonstrate improved confidence in movement by actively participating in all sections of the class.
* Perform a short movement phrase (4–6 actions) with clear sequencing and basic coordination.
* Show increased mobility and ease of movement in at least 2 exercises (e.g., bending, reaching, travelling).
* Respond to at least two guided improvisation tasks, exploring different ways of moving (e.g., levels, speed, or pathways) with confidence.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
You must have had some experience in dance at least at Beginners’ level. This level is aimed at people with some knowledge of dance, who wants to improve and develop their skills. All students are expected to be dedicated, self-disciplined; attend regularly have enthusiasm and willingness to work hard.
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Dance wear - leotard or T-shirt and leggings, comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement. No footwear will be necessary but socks may be worn if required. A notebook and a pen. A towel. A bottle of water – no other drinks are allowed in the dance studio
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
You will have an ‘Individual Learning Plan’ where the course learning outcomes are shown and where you can set individual learning goals and monitor your own progress against these.

You will need to evaluate your own progress and manage your time.

Your tutor will give ongoing feedback and will keep you informed of your progress.

Video recording might be used as a reflective tool.
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At the beginning of the course an initial assessment takes place to identify your level of experience knowledge or current skills, and you will be asked to complete and sign a health screening questionnaire.

The tutor will carry out informal assessments to check your understanding, there is no exam.

You will complete a self-assessment at the beginning, middle and end of the course and you will participate in regular self assessment.

Your tutor will let you know how you are getting on throughout the course, to help you work to your full potential.

At the end of the course you will receive written feedback.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
You can progress to: Develop Contemporary dance Repertoire courses and or other dance styles at beginners’ level. (Please note that you might not able to progress to the next level after one term, your tutor will advise you on this.)
You may wish to enrol on other courses held at Idea Store Learning. Please see a course guide for further information or speak with your tutor.
Your tutor will support you in researching these and other courses outside of Idea Store Learning.
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late entries to any course after the first two weeks.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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