The Carmel Amelia
School of Dance
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary or Modern dance is the one of the main styles of dance performed in professional dance companies. It has evolved with influence from a mixture of world wide dance styles but is strongly influenced by classical ballet technique which gives the dancers the technique and expression need for this challenging style.
Students at our school are encouraged to take ballet classes to aid in the development of discipline and technique to enhance all other dance styles.
*As contemporary dance is very much aided by strong ballet technique the teacher may choose to advance students showing a stronger technique above their suggested age/level.
Junior Contemporary - For students 5-8yo - or up to Grade 2 ballet
Elementary Contemporary – For 8-12 years – or Grade 3 & 4 ballet
Pre-Senior Contemporary – For 10-14 yo – or Grade 5 & 6 ballet – *Depends on experience and ability
Senior Contemporary – For 13 – 16 yo – or Intermediate ballet – Depends on experience and ability.
Senior Advanced Contemporary – 15 years & up (Adv 1 & 2 Ballet) *students need strong technical ability
LYRICAL Dance
Lyrical dance is a more recent expression of Modern dance and as its name indicates explores expression, emotion and story telling. Lyrical dance is once again dependent on a strong ballet technique and also flexibility and acrobatic skills.
Students at all levels are highly recommended to do ballet if taking lyrical classes and will also be aided by doing flexibility and acrobatic classes
Junior Lyrical - for 6-8yo or up to Grade 2 Ballet
Elementary Lyrical - for 8-12yo or Grade 3 &4 Ballet
Pre-Senior Lyrical - for 10 - 14yo or Grade 5 & 6 Ballet
Senior Lyrical - For 13 – 16 yo – or Intermediate ballet *Depends on experience and ability.
Senior Advanced Lyrical - 15yo & up -advanced 1 Ballet up * students need strong technical ability
