Lyrical dance has been defined as a dance style that embodies various aspects of ballet, jazz, acrobatics, modern, and hip hop, while still maintaining its autonomy. According to Jennifer Foster, “It has been strongly associated with clearly displayed emotional moods, fast-moving choreographic strategies, emphasis on virtuosic display, illustration of song lyrics, and, in group form, exact unison.” [1] The style is usually danced at a faster pace than ballet but not as fast as jazz.[2] The term “lyrical” dance has been recorded as being used only in the realm of dance competitions, and briefly on the popular television show So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD).
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