CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Contemporary dance blends elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance to encourage creativity, expression, and versatility. Dancers develop strength, flexibility, fluid movement, and artistry while exploring movement that tells a story and connects with music and emotion.

Lyrical Dance

Lyrical dance focuses on expressing emotion through movement while combining the grace of ballet with the energy of jazz. Dancers develop beautiful lines, control, balance, and storytelling skills as they learn choreography that interprets the lyrics and emotion of the music.

Our “Lyrical for Littles” class is designed for dancers ages 5–8 and provides the perfect introduction to expressive movement and storytelling. Dancers develop grace, musicality, balance, and emotion while building a strong technical foundation. As they grow in confidence and ability, they graduate into Contemporary 1, ages 9 and up. Here they expand on these skills through more advanced movement, creativity, and artistic expression. This progression helps dancers transition naturally into the versatility and depth of contemporary dance.

Contemporary 2 – 4 classes must be approved by the instructor.

Are Lyrical and Contemporary good class choices for beginning students?

Intro to Contemporary is a wonderful option for dancers who want to explore a new style of movement in a supportive environment. The class focuses on creativity, musicality, and expression while introducing foundational contemporary technique. Every dancer learns at their own pace, so we recommend scheduling a trial class to ensure the best level placement. If you have any questions about Contemporary or any of our classes, our front desk team is always happy to help. We look forward to welcoming you to DanceWorks!