LBP SCHOOL OF DANCE | RAVENSWOOD MANOR, CHICAGO
Lyrical & Contemporary Classes in Chicago for Every Level
From emotionally driven storytelling to boundary-pushing movement, our Lyrical & Contemporary program builds technique, artistry, and confidence in the heart of Chicago's north side.
4630 N. Francisco Ave, Chicago IL 60625 | Beginners Welcome | Nonprofit studio since 1954
LBP School of Dance offers Lyrical & Contemporary dance classes for dancers ages 8 through adult in Chicago's Ravenswood Manor neighborhood. From Lyrical 1, where dancers begin exploring emotional storytelling through movement, to advanced Contemporary training built on ballet, jazz, and hip hop technique, LBP has a class to match every dancer's growth. As a nonprofit studio on Chicago's North Side, we serve families across Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Albany Park, and Andersonville in a welcoming, artistically rich environment where every dancer is challenged and supported.
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Our Lyrical & Contemporary program builds technical foundation first: alignment, control, and musicality, then layers in the expressive, boundary-pushing artistry that defines both styles. Whether your dancer is telling a story through Lyrical or exploring new movement through Contemporary, there's a place for them on the floor.
LYRICAL & CONTEMPORARY | CHICAGO
Two Styles, One Language of Expression
Lyrical and Contemporary are closely related, but each asks something different of a dancer. Understanding both helps you find the right fit, or explore both.
Lyrical Dance
Lyrical dance blends ballet, jazz, and contemporary technique to express emotion and tell a story, usually rooted in the lyrics and mood of a song. Lyrical students explore creative expression through movement with feeling, style, and technique, building both technical control and emotional range.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance blends techniques from ballet, jazz, and hip hop into something more exploratory. Dancers push boundaries, grow artistically, and find new ways to move and express themselves, often at a faster, sharper pace than Lyrical.
WHAT TO WEAR
Lyrical & Contemporary Dress Code at LBP School of Dance
All students should arrive dressed and ready to move. Hair must be secured off of the face for every class
Clothing: Leotard or form-fitting top with tights or leggings
Shoes: Jazz, ballet or half-sole shoes
CLASSES BY LEVEL
Lyrical Classes by Level
Not sure where you or your child fits? Contact us and we'll help place you in the right class.
Lyrical 1
Our entry-level Lyrical class introduces dancers to the fundamentals of expressive, story-driven movement. Building on basic ballet and jazz technique, students explore musicality, feeling, and creative interpretation in a supportive, welcoming environment.
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Fri 4:00 pm
Lyrical 2
Lyrical 2 builds on foundational technique with longer combinations and deeper emotional interpretation. Dancers refine control, extension, and musicality while continuing to develop their own expressive style.
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Tue 5:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm
Maiah Sol
Lyrical 3
Lyrical 3 dancers take on more complex choreography and nuanced storytelling, with an emphasis on connecting technical precision to genuine emotional expression. Instructor placement required.
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Lyrical 4
Lyrical 4 dancers work at an advanced level, with layered musicality and fully realized artistic interpretation carried across longer, more demanding combinations. Instructor placement required.
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Lyrical 5
LBP's highest Lyrical level, and the culmination of years of dedicated training. Technical mastery, musicality, and a fully developed personal style come together with real stage command and expressive depth. Instructor placement required.
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Contemporary Classes by Level
Contemporary 1
Our introductory Contemporary class blends ballet, jazz, and hip hop technique into exploratory, boundary-pushing movement. Dancers build strength, control, and the vocabulary to begin developing their own artistic voice. Instructor placement required.
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Monday 6 pm
Contemporary 2
Contemporary 2 dancers take on more complex, dynamic combinations, sharpening technique while continuing to grow artistically and find new ways to move and express themselves. Instructor placement required.
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Monday 8 pm
Contemporary 3
Contemporary 3 dancers work with advanced training and growing artistic maturity, taking on demanding repertoire and refined, boundary-pushing choreography. Instructor placement required.
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Monday 8 pm
Victoria Ehrman
Contemporary 4
LBP's highest Contemporary level, for dancers with advanced training and artistic maturity. Technical mastery meets genuine boundary-pushing exploration, with real stage command and a fully developed personal style. Instructor placement required.
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Monday 7 pm
Victoria Ehrman