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Contemporary in Boston

3 verified schools across Boston offer contemporary — in Back Bay, Cambridge and South End.

Modern and contemporary styles including release technique, improvisation, and floor work.

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Back Bay

Boston Conservatory at Berklee — Dance Division

Adults only

Ages 18+

Conservatory-level BFA dance program of Boston Conservatory at Berklee — 4-year Contemporary Dance BFA and 3-year Commercial Dance BFA serving 270 majors and 250 additional dance students. New 699 Boylston St studios complement main campus at 31 Hemenway St.

  • Contemporary
  • Ballet

Cambridge

The Dance Complex

Central Square Cambridge anchor founded 1991 by Rozann Kraus in the historic 1884 Odd Fellow's Hall. 80 weekly classes plus 100+ concerts per year. Multi-style hub for professional, pre-professional and recreational movers.

  • Contemporary
  • Cultural & Folk

South End

Urbanity Dance

Ages 3+

South End nonprofit contemporary dance company and school founded by Betsi Graves. Three South End facilities (725 Harrison Ave, 1180 Washington St HQ, 111 W. Concord St Balance studio) covering children, teens and adults with sliding-scale community access.

  • Contemporary
  • Children's Dance