Contemporary & Lyrical

Contemporary dance is a relatively new style of dance, developed in the mid twentieth century. Contemporary requires a strong focus on technique, which is often established in Ballet or Jazz dance classes. At Studio 27 Dance Co. we highly recommend that students wishing to undertake Contemporary do so alongside Ballet or Jazz classes to optimise technical development and excellence. Dancers will combine the strong, sturdy and controlled legwork of ballet alongside jazz's isolations, core strength and floor work in Contemporary classes. Contemporary dancers also require rhythm, speed, direction, contract-release and fall and recovery. Age-appropriate tricks and flexibility are a huge component of contemporary dance.