Hi Matthew.  I had to comment on your strong view of contemporary training.  "contemporary" just means what? It means... what is now. or new. or current. right? So in some ways, calling it a fad is absolutely correct.  But.. as the world of dance widens and evolves, so does contemporary dance. I started offering a one hour contemporary class at my studio about 2 years ago. it is a supplemental and totally optional class offered on "free night" which means you are free to come to the studio or not on this night. The class focus is on musicality, improv, quick retention of material and exploring new movement.  I have found that the kids who choose to take this class emerge as the more confident kids at the studio.  I find that they are more aggressive in their technical training.  For some of those kids, that one hour per week inspires them to stay focused.  They fall in love with the emotional expression which leads them to want to perfect their technique.  It has done wonders for us as a studio... and for me as a teacher.  It is my time to do whatever I feel like doing that week... forget about the rules for an hour and let my body dance how it naturally dances.  But... I do wish there were more jobs for contemporary dancers. What can I, as a very passionate contemporary choreographer, do about that?