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It’s only the first quarter in which modern dance has been offered as its own class at Whatcom Community College, both classes and all 40 spots are filled up with students interested in learning “the nuts and bolts of modern dance,” says Hannah Lindberg, teacher of the new course. Lindberg is also a key supporter of modern dance club, formed spring quarter and led by drama instructor Gerry Large.

Modern dance was birthed in the early 1930’s, by dancers who “took their shoes off and started to rebel against what they were taught, creating their own techniques,” Lindberg explained. “Now it has transformed into an art form around the world.”