Lyrical dance

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Lyrical dance is a fusion of ballet and jazz dance techniques. Lyrical dance challenges choreographers and dancers to use motion to interpret music and express emotion. A lyrical dancer's movements attempts to show the meaning of the music.

Lyrical dance is a unique dance form in that it has no particular history. It is the coming together of ballet, jazz, and modern, for the most part and is performed to music with lyrics. 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. Lyrical should be graceful, emotional, and unpredictable.

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,you do sharp, short movements. When it is happy or peaceful, your movements should be long and flowing.

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 to choreograph to.