Spondon Classes
Spondon Village Hall
Sitwell Street,
Spondon
Derby
DE21 7FG
Inter-Lyrical Contemporary Dance
Suitable for ages 11+
Dynamicmotif Dance and Performing Arts Academy is delighted to offer our Inter-Lyrical Contemporary Dance class based in Spondon, Derby. This inspiring and expressive class is suitable for young people aged 11 years and above, whether they have previous dance experience or are completely new to dance. It provides a welcoming and creative environment where pupils can develop their technique, confidence, and love of movement.
As a natural progression from our Beginners Contemporary Dance class, this session bridges the gap before pupils move into our Senior Lyrical Contemporary Dance class at our Risley branch. It’s designed for those who are ready to expand their skills, explore new movement styles, and begin performing in more advanced creative work.
The class focuses on both lyrical and contemporary dance genres, blending expressive movement with technical development. Pupils are introduced to key contemporary techniques including Graham technique (floorwork and contractions), Cunningham technique (alignment and spatial awareness), release-based technique (fluid, grounded transitions), and lyrical ballet fusion, where emotional expression and storytelling through dance come to the forefront. Throughout the year, pupils learn how to connect movement to music and explore dance that communicates feeling, story, and atmosphere.
Rather than being exam-based, this class centres around performance. Pupils work towards two key events each year: our January Recital and our large-scale Summer Showcase. In addition to these exciting productions, there are opportunities for in-class presentation performances, community dance events, and local dance festivals. These platforms offer dancers the chance to share their progress and creativity with audiences in supportive and encouraging environments.
Contemporary and lyrical dance provide a wealth of physical and emotional benefits. As well as improving flexibility, posture, core strength, and control, these dance styles also help young dancers develop self-expression, musicality, and creative thinking. Pupils are encouraged to move with purpose, respond to music with individuality, and find their own artistic voice through dance.
Our Spondon Inter-Lyrical Contemporary class is a fantastic choice for families in Derby looking for high-quality, engaging dance training that places creativity and performance at its heart. Whether your child is an aspiring performer or simply wants to enjoy the many benefits of contemporary dance in a positive and nurturing space, this class offers the perfect next step in their dance journey.