What is lyrical ballet?

Question:

What is lyrical ballet?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: "Ballet" usually refers to classical dance. "Lyrical" refers to something being melodic - in the case of dance this usually is interpreted as a flowing way of moving.

Lyrical ballet was already used years ago to refer to classical movement done flowingly, but recently the term has been used to apply to a type of jazz dance derived from the Alvin Ailey company and from Dance Theatre of Harlem, that combines elements of jazz, classical and modern dance.

Here is one description of such classes:

"What is Lyrical Ballet:

A fusion of Ballet and jazz, performed to slower music with very fluid movements - characterized by the expression of the dancer's inner emotion.
Lyrical dance is the fusion of ballet and jazz technique. Expression from the inner emotion is a primary factor in choreographing and interpreting this art form. A key element in looking at a lyrical piece is seeing the movements done in a flowing or continuous pattern.
Lyrical dance interprets music or words, showing the audience the emotion of the particular piece. The lines are traditional in nature with a technique base that determines the correct placement of the body angles. "