Lyrical & Contemporary
Lyrical/Contemporary 1
Ages 7+
This is a beginning level class for those with one year of ballet experience. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary dance styles, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. Stretching and choreography are the main emphasis of this class. Dancers also take an exploration in to the world of Modern and Contemporary dance. Dancers learn the importance of head/tail connection, fall/recover, body awareness and basic improvisational technique. Dancers will also learn the foundation and history of Modern and Contemporary dance as their dance vocabulary expands with this unique style of dance.
Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.
Lyrical/Contemporary 2
Teacher Placement Only
Dancers continue to refine their movement exploration and grow in new and unique ways to move the body. A stronger ability to improvise is established and dancers begin to learn choreographic patterns and strategies. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. This class uses elements from Jazz and Contemporary dance styles, with a strong emphasis on Ballet movement and fluidity. Stretching and choreography are the main emphasis of this class.
Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.
Lyrical/Contemporary 3
Teacher Placement Only
This class is for students to learn this unique style of dance. Class not only focuses on technique, but also teacher-led choreography, self-choreography, and improvisation. This class is for self-driven students who want to broaden their dance repertoire. An advanced class for dancers with many years of experience in ballet and/or lyrical. A sufficient knowledge of ballet terminology is required as well as a well-established technique. Instructor approval required.
Dress Code: Comfortable, tight fitting dance attire is required. No baggy shorts or shirts. Hair must be up and away from the face. Jazz, ballet, or lyrical shoes may be worn.
