Lyrical
Lyrical is a continuous, gentle and flowing dance form that blends technical movements smoothly from one step to the next.
Students are taught to blend their steps working with slow-paced music while lengthening lines and working on emotional commitment to their movement. Gesture, improvisation and other acting elements are layered on the movement to enhance the interpretation of the dance.
Classes offered to: Students ages 9-18
Levels of training: Beginner to pre-professional
Taught by: Penelope Boyse, Danielle Gardner, Heather Joosten, Jacq Smith, & Natasha Usenko
Closed & Professional Division
Entered into by audition only, these programs regularly take part in international conventions and other opportunities to expose them to artists from across the globe alongside their expert training here at the Academy.
There are many opportunities to take part in local performances, competitions and events area available. Graduates have gone on to perform with Cirque du Soleil, Bad Boys of Dance, various cruise lines, Broadway, music videos and entertainment companies.
Classes offered to: Students ages 9-18
Levels of training: Intermediate to advanced