Lyrical/contemporary classes focus on the art of storytelling through movement. By utilizing skills obtained in ballet, jazz and modern techniques, dancers use emotional and abstract movements to portray an interpretation of the music. Students taking lyrical/contemporary must also be enrolled in ballet.
Level I:
There is no Lyrical/Contemporary classes for this level.
Level II:
Age: These classes are recommended for students 8-10 years of age.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in Ballet.
Attire: Hair must be worn pulled back away from dancer’s face. Any style black leotard with jazz pants, leggings or dance shorts. Tan canvas lyrical shoe or foot undies/dance paws.
Level III:
Age: These classes are recommended for students 9 to 11 years of age.
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in Ballet
Attire: Hair must be worn pulled back away from dancer’s face. Any style black leotard with jazz pants, leggings or dance shorts. Tan canvas lyrical shoe or foot undies/dance paws.
Level IV:
Age: These classes are recommended for students 11 years of age and up.
Attire: Hair must be worn pulled back away from dancer’s face. Any style black leotard with jazz pants, leggings or dance shorts. Tan canvas lyrical shoe or foot undies/dance paws.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
Intermediate Lyrical/Contemporary:
Age: This class is by teacher recommendation only.
Attire: Hair must be worn pulled back away from dancer’s face. Any style black leotard with jazz pants, leggings or dance shorts. Tan canvas lyrical shoe or foot undies/dance paws.
Advanced Lyrical/Contemporary:
Age: This class is by teacher recommendation only.
Attire: Hair must be worn pulled back away from dancer’s face. Any style black leotard with jazz pants, leggings or dance shorts. Tan canvas lyrical shoe or foot undies/dance paws.