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Alwaysonthedancefloor: Dance????????????????
ok so i have 5 years of experience in ballet.. and i was wanting to start contemporary dance..
but i was wondering.. if it was a whole lot different than ballet.
Like the clothing, music, etc.
&& if there are any contemporary dance studios in southern ohio?
ohh and could you also give me information about lyrical dance?

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Answer by wow!
contemporary is more emossional (sry i cant spell ) and the outfits could be different but not a big difference music could also be different (sometimes very)

Answer by Kahvi_4
Contemporary/modern dance is not a lot different from ballet in terms of technique except you don’t have to turn out usually. I think it’s easier actually.

Look at a company called DCDC (Dayton Contemprorary Dance Company). It’s in south west Ohio.

Answer by Kimberly
There is the Contemporary Classical Dance Theater in Ohio, not sure if it’s Southern but the website:

There is the Contemporary Dance Theater in Cincinnati:

Contemporary is VERY different from ballet, it’s most different from any other style of dance. It’s about expression so the music and clothes vary depending on mood and perception trying to be portrayed. It’s fun and free spirited but also hard and not fit for everyone. For you however with a background of ballet, I think you’ll find it pleasant, easy and a good way to expand you dancing horizon.

Have fun and Good luck. Fall classes start in Sept.

***answer to your second ?***
Lyrical is my favorite, always has been. It’s a good mix of ballet and jazz dance techniques as well as rock, punk, swing & modern. It’s very expressional.

–Wikipedia has the best explianation–
The lyrics of a song are the driving force for the inspiration of the movement. Choreography is often emotional, gripping, and delicate all at the same time.

Lyrical is not just a form of dance, for many it is a way of expressing your emotions. Lyrical is typically dance to a song about freedom, or releasing any sort of sad emotion, but can be choreographed to any human emotion-related song. Lyrical may or may not be graceful, but always will be emotional, and unpredictable. This style of dance is generally not based on technique, as are ballet and jazz. On the contrary, lyrical is based around choreography and the interpretation of the music. Routines are based around feeling and emotion and, though technique is essential, spirit generally tells where the dance will go.

Movements in Lyrical dance are characterized by their fluidity and grace. Leaps are executed high and with a soaring quality; turns are airy and flowing. When the music’s tone is angry or frustrated, dancers use sharp, short movements. Anger is also an emotion often seen in lyrical. In routines based around anger, it is common for the jazz portions and styles of lyrical to come out. However, when it is happy or peaceful, dancers use lighter more flowing movements. Very important in lyrical is the continuation of movements and moves. This means that the dancer does not simply “finish” a move and be done. A lyrical dancer would hold out the movement for as long as possible and have smooth transitions between others. Having used this continuation of movement, the dancer may stop or incorporate “sharp” moves into their routine for emphasis.

Although lyrical is stereotypically choreographed to music that is slow or downbeat, it is a very broad form of dance. Upbeat, aggressive styles of music are occasionally used. Music can be of any genre; pop, rock, and even hip hop/R&B styles are popular for choreographing

Answer by xxlikeastarr
if you mean contemporary as like modern then no it honestly isnt that different in technique,. in fact if you ahve learned ballet properly, you can apply some of the same thigns you know from ballet in modern. the music and clothing is way different lol

Answer by cheetahangel1997
ballet is way more sharp moves ,contemporary is more open and free and wind blowing in your face type of dance the clothes are stretchier and loose dresses for ladies and no tights for men 😉 the music is more flowey not sharp classical the dance is beautiful once you get deeper if you want to see some awesome dances of lyrical and contemporary watch “So You Think You Can Dance” they have some nice dances