Lyrical & Contemporary Dance

LYRICAL and CONTEMPORARY DANCE are art forms that have origins in other genres of dance. Contemporary dance can pull influence from multiple genres of dance including ballet, jazz, African, modern, and hip hop. Lyrical dance is heavily influenced by ballet and jazz technique. Combining different genres lends to an exciting blend of dynamics, style, musicality, and artistry. It is recommended that lyrical and contemporary students also train in ballet and/or jazz.

Beginning Lyrical: This is a 45 minute introductory class that combines the influences of ballet, modern, and jazz into beginning lyrical technique and style. Dancers learn to express emotion through movement and performance. Dancers begin to connect to choreography learned each week . Using ballet and jazz fundamentals, it is a class used to expand on the artistic qualities of dance.

Intermediate Contemporary: This is an hour long class for experienced dancers. In this class dancers will use ballet and jazz fundamentals to explore new ways of moving and expressing music. Dancers must also be enrolled in a level 3 or higher ballet or jazz class. Emphasis will be placed on applying technique and performance to choreography.

Advanced Contemporary (Teacher recommendation): This is an advanced level class that explores the fusion of dance techniques. Dancers will be challenged to move and create in new ways. Dancers in this class must also be enrolled in a Level 4 or higher ballet and/or jazz class. Emphasis will be placed on creative expression through dynamic changes, musicality and artistry.