Lyrical and contemporary dance are expressive dance forms that blend elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. These styles focus on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. Originating in the mid-20th century, contemporary dance emphasizes innovation and interpretation, while lyrical dance, closely related, typically explores more narrative and expressive content, often set to music with lyrics.
Our classes cover a spectrum of lyrical and contemporary dance techniques, all under the guidance of our skilled instructors:
Develop control and precision with movements that are foundational to both lyrical and contemporary styles.
Learn to convey deep emotions through dance, using body movements that reflect the lyrics and mood of the music.
Enhance creativity with improvisation exercises that encourage personal interpretation and spontaneous performance.
Engage in creating routines that tell a story or express a thought, enhancing narrative skills.
Focus on stage presence and connectivity with the audience, crucial for impactful performances.
Lyrical dance is a style that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance, focusing on expressing strong emotions through fluid movements. It often interprets the lyrics of a song, making the dance an emotional experience. Contemporary dance, while similar in its fusion of styles, often explores more abstract concepts and utilizes unconventional movements to express ideas, focusing less on the narrative and more on the technique and form.
Dancers should wear comfortable, stretchable clothing that allows them to move freely and feel the floor, such as leggings and a fitted top. Footwear can vary; bare feet, ballet slippers, or soft dance shoes are common to allow for ease of movement while providing some protection. It’s important to keep hair securely tied back and to remove any jewelry that could pose a hazard during movement.
Lyrical/contemporary dance classes can cater to a variety of age groups, but due to the emotional depth and technical skills required, they are often recommended for dancers who are slightly older—typically ages 8 and up. For younger children, introductory classes might focus more on movement and basic dance concepts before advancing to more thematic and technical aspects of lyrical and contemporary dance.
State the dancer should wear a form fitting outfit that allows the judges to see their lines. dancer may choose to wear either leotard and tights and booty shorts if wanted or they are allowed to wear a bra top and leggings or bra and briefs/shorts. Be comfortable and confident what you are wearing! Also make sure to bring all pairs of dance shoes, as well as pants and tennis shoes if dancer is auditioning for a hip-hop combo. pants may also be needed if combo and lyrical or contemporary specified by the teacher.
Dance should arrive 30 minutes early in case we are running ahead. We also ask for the dancers to keep low volume in the waiting room and ensure they are stretched and ready to go.
Audition results will be posted on our socials as well as the website as well as an email being sent out to the parents. you can expect to see the results up to five days after the audition.
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