Lyrical Jazz

• Ages 7 and up
• Additional Ballet and Acting classes highly suggested but not required
• Levels I-V (Beginner through Pre-Professional)

The Lyrical Program at SCSTD is fantastic. We are honored to produce students who utilize their Lyrical training on Broadway, in the entertainment and commercial industries, performing for professional dance companies, and in colleges and universities. Lyrical, like most all forms of dance, is grounded by an extremely strong ballet foundation. Although lyrical is stereotypically performed to music that is slow or downbeat, melodic and sweet-sounding, it is a very broad form of dance which includes many dynamic, fast-paced and sometimes fast pieces. Lyrical classes challenge students to use technique along with their acting ability to interpret music and express emotion. Emphasis will be placed on connecting a student’s movements and emotions, in an attempt to show the meaning of the music. Lyrical jazz is a very passionate and emotional dance style which tells a story through every movement made. For the beginning student, lyrical classes will focus on building expressive, subtle and dynamic emotion combined with a solid ballet technique. For the more advanced dancer, the focus will be on much more advanced and intricate technique such as turns, fouettes, jumps, extensions, at the same time connecting to your emotion. Again, a solid ballet technique is an essential component of this advanced style of Jazz. Come and express yourself in a lyrical class!

Be sure to check out the Former Students on the home page, so you can be inspired by SCSTD students who have utilized their Lyrical training on Broadway, in the entertainment industry, in college, and with professional dance companies!

Is Lyrical your passion? Audition for the Jazz Company of The Susan Chambers Dance Company. The forms of Lyrical and Contemporary fall into our Jazz Company. All of our SCSTD students age 6 and up have the opportunity to be considered for a position our nationally recognized and award winning pre-professional company. Additional training and performing opportunities are available when you are accepted into our prestigious pre-professional company.

All Lyrical classes enjoy performing in our Annual Concert.

All Level I and II Lyrical Classes are 1 hour in length. Some advanced and pre-professional Level IV-V Lyrical classes are 1. 5 hours in length. Lyrical classes are offered in Levels I-V (Beginner through Pre-Professional).

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