Dance / Movement

About our Dance Program

Great performers don’t just sound amazing, they command the stage. Our Dance for Singers classes help you move with confidence, purpose, and presence by building essential dance technique, flexibility, strength, and vocabulary. These skills are directly applied to stage movement and storytelling, elevating your performance quality and confidence.

Perfect for singers pursuing musical theatre, opera, or contemporary performance, this conservatory-style training connects your voice to your whole body, just like the programs at top schools around the world.

Unlike traditional dance classes, our classes are intentionally small, ensuring personalized attention and feedback for every student.

Body Alignment and Posture: Develop physical awareness to support healthy, grounded singing.
Stage Presence: Learn how to command the stage with intention, stillness, and movement.
Expressive Movement: Use gesture and motion to enhance emotional storytelling.
Choreography Basics: Gain comfort learning and performing simple choreography.
Small Semi Private Classes: Fewer students for more indivdual feedback to get you ready for the stage.

What class is best for me?

Classes are organized by age and skill level.

Currently classes are offered by age group. We have three levels of Fundamental Dance Classes:

What should I wear?

Girls should wear bike shorts or fitted leggings with a fitted top or leotard

Jazz shoes required

Boys should wear joggers and a fitted t-shirt

Jazz shoes required

Our Dance Teachers

Lara Thompson, a Gainesville native, began her dance training at Pofahl Dance Studios and performed with Next Generation and Dance Alive National Ballet. She was a University of Florida Dazzler and later danced with the Kentucky Repertory Ballet. Lara holds a master’s degree in nursing science and taught ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop at Pofahl for over ten years. Passionate about making dance accessible and expressive, Lara is excited to bring her experience to LyriCo as the founder of the innovative Dance for Singers class.

FAQ

How old does my child have to be to start taking dance lessons?

Dance lessons are great at any age! But we focus on theatre movement and dance starting at around 5.

Do you offer private Dance Lessons?

Yes! Our Dance instructors are available to help choreograph or get you ready for an audition in private sessions.

Do I need to stay for my child’s lesson?

You are welcome to drop off your child and return a few minutes before their lesson is done! If you would like to sit in on your child’s music class, we always have an open door policy and you are free to sit in at any time.

How many students in each semi private group class.

Classes range from 5- 8 students. Class size varies to make sure all students get individual attention. This is considerably smaller than traditional dance classes, which can be upwards of 20-30 participants.

How much do classes cost? What's included?

You can see our tuition Here

All books, level wristbands, and access to our knowledge base and scheduling software are included.

Do you have any perfomances?

Yes we do! For music students, we have two big events every year (typically one in the winter, and one in late spring). We also offer smaller performance opportunities throughout the year as well.

How long do classes run?

These classes will run year round, but if you want to withdraw we just ask for a 30 day notice.

Dance basics

Tempo

Rhythm

Style

Confidence

Stage Presence

Dance While Singing

technique

LOCATION ADDRESS

3601 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville

FOR FURTHER INQUIRY

(352)-756-0005

EMAIL ADDRESS

[email protected]

Simple Monthy Tuition

$ 29

per class

50 Minutes
Dance for Singers. No prerequisite class
Similar age groups - Semi Private. Under 8 students

$ 80 / $100 per lesson (45 or 60 min)

Personalized attention
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