Lyrical dance classes for children aged 8–17 at Northstowe Secondary College, Stirling Road, Northstowe. Lyrical blends ballet technique and control with jazz and contemporary freedom — dancers learn to tell a story through movement, with clean lines, expressive arms, fluid transitions and musical phrasing combining into stunning choreography.
Lyrical teaches dancers to connect technique with emotion. We build posture, alignment and control from ballet; add turns, leaps and travelling steps from jazz; and layer contemporary flow and expression so movement feels natural and musical.
Our approach is inclusive. We adapt where helpful, explain the “why” as well as the “how”, and encourage personal style — so every dancer feels seen, safe and proud of their progress.
Lyrical grows technical control and expressive confidence — on stage and beyond.
Counts, phrasing and dynamics: dancers learn to shape movement to lyrics and melody, not just keep time.
Beautiful alignment for stronger turns, extensions and clean transitions between steps.
Safe space to perform, interpret and improvise — building self-belief and confidence.
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Each class follows a simple structure: cardio warm up, joint prep and core activation, then technique exercises and corner work for lines, balance and controlled turns. We include travelling steps, turns and leaps, then combine skills into beautiful choreography.
Try a class, meet the teacher and see if the class is the right fit.
Build technique and expression with clear, age-appropriate progressions.
Teacher feedback, optional showcases and performance opportunities.
Technique that meets artistry — in a supportive, inclusive setting.
Kind teachers that make every student feel seen and valued.
Adjustments where needed; encouragement that helps every dancer feel confident.
Visible improvements in lines, phrasing and performance — with feedback dancers understand.
Lyrical runs at one venue — Northstowe Secondary College on Stirling Road, Northstowe CB24 1DJ — making it easily accessible from across Northstowe, Longstanton, Oakington and the surrounding CB24 villages.
Stirling Road, Northstowe, CB24 1DJ
Foundation lyrical for Years 4–6. Builds posture, alignment and musical awareness on top of ballet basics.
Develops more complex turns, leaps and contemporary flow — ideal for those with some ballet or dance experience looking to add expressive depth.
Lyrical classes at Stardust are open to children aged 8 to 17. The minimum age is 8 because the class builds directly on ballet foundations — some prior ballet or dance experience is helpful though not always required.
Classes are held at Northstowe Secondary College, Stirling Road, Northstowe CB24 1DJ. The venue has parking and is well placed for families from Northstowe, Longstanton, Oakington and surrounding villages.
Some ballet background is helpful as lyrical builds on posture, alignment and musicality from ballet training. If your child attends Ballet & Jazz at Stardust, lyrical is a natural next step. Contact us if you’re unsure — we’re happy to advise.
Ballet focuses on precise classical technique and vocabulary. Lyrical takes that technical foundation and adds emotional expression, contemporary flow and storytelling — the result is freer, more expressive movement set to the lyrics and mood of the music.
Use the Book a Trial button on this page. Trials are charged at the standard single-class rate. Check the timetable first to confirm current days and times for the right age group.
Lyrical grows clean technique, musicality and expressive confidence — taught step by step in a supportive environment.
