Contemporary

Contemporary and Lyrical Dance are interpretive forms of expression.

These disciplines use applied techniques that borrow from ballet, jazz, modern, and other world dance forms.

In Contemporary Dance you see strong leg work, floor work, fall and recovery, as well as improvisation.

In Lyrical Dance the quality of movement is closely connected to the style of music and the interpretation of the lyrics. The dance form possesses a fluid quality, but also uses the dynamics and accents of the music to convey the emotions of the song and communicate the story to the audience.

Both of these integrated forms allow a great deal of freedom and self-expression.

*FLBA offers Contemporary/Lyrical classes to dancers age 10 and up. Both require ballet as a prerequisite.

Contemporary/Lyrical Dress Code:

For Female Students:

•Solid colored leotard
•Convertible pink or tan tights
•Ballet slippers

For Male Students:

•White shirt
•Black pants
•Black or white ballet slippers

Proper dance attire is important in enhancing a productive learning environment in dance class. Students feel more like dancers, and are less distracted, when they are dressed appropriately. Hair must be pulled back in a bun– no ponytails. Short hair must be held back off the face with a barrette.
Please adhere to the dress code as described. Students should enter the studio in their dancewear. No street clothes or shoes are allowed in the studio. Only proper dance warm-ups (leg-warmers, dance sweaters, etc.) should be worn. No jewelry for class except post earrings, please.