This modern dance class focuses on the utilization of traditional modern technique or ideas, which are applied using contemporary methodologies. The warm-up and class-time exercises use an eclectic mix of movements within the modern dance canon, while center combinations focus more on movement that has a contemporary aesthetic. Though the class focuses on a diverse range of elements, the end goal is to allow students an opportunity to discover their own movement practice, which is informed by the modern dance lineage but relevant in contemporary settings.