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Takes some elements from creative movement and incorporates them with basic modern dance techniques. Modern dance uses more natural movements, contraction, release and parallel alignment, falls and floor work compared to ballet where everything is turned out high and lifted. Modern / Creative Age ~ 9 – 12 years Experience ~ novice or none Modern II Age ~ Teen (13+) Experience ~ minimum of 1 - 2 years Modern or 2 years Jazz or Ballet Modern I/II Age ~ Adult/Teen (15+) Experience ~ novice or none Modern II Age ~ Adult/Teen (15+) Experience ~ minimum of 1 - 2 years Modern or 2 years Jazz or Ballet. Continues development from Modern I/II Modern III Age ~ Adult/Teen (15+) Experience ~ minimum of 3 years Modern or 3- 4 years Jazz or Ballet. Continues development from Modern II |