LYRICAL
Lyrical dance is a mixture of ballet and jazz. It is an expressive, and focused
on conveying musicality and emotion through movement.
Lyrical I (Ages 7-9)
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Some ballet usually helpful but not required
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Basic technical skill overview introduced
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Strethching/Flexibility, Chaine turns, Pique turns, Front/Side/ Back leaps introduced,
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Battements across
Lyrical TTA
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Team Choreography Lyrical Class taken after Lyrical I for team performances
Lyrical II
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Ages 9-13
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Stretching/ Flexibility
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Leaps- Front/Back/ Side, Attitude/Switch Leaps and Turns
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Choreography and Combinations-Center and Across the Floor
Lyrical TTB
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Team Choreography Lyrical Class taken after Lyrical II for team performances
Lyrical III
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Intermediate Technical Skills and improv skills
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Beginning Emphasis on individual expression
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Fluidity of movement and emotion based combos and choreography
Lyrical IV
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Intermediate/Advanced Technical Concepts
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Emphasis on emotion in dancing and breathe. Technique should be solid enough to focus on other aspects of movement
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Connection with audience and story emphasized
Lyrical V
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Advanced/Pre professional technical skills
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Triple/Quadruple pirouettes, switch leaps, turning switch leaps, etc.
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High level musicality and connection with breath and movement
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High level combos w/ center and across the floor
