Encore Studio of Performing Arts

This class is designed for participants with little or no dance training. The focus is to dance for fitness and health, using ballet core fundamentals and movements such as posture, muscle tone, balance, coordination, flexibility and body awareness. Stretching and ballet music will help relieve stress and relax the mind while focusing on fitness.

Students will be placed in appropriate pre-pointe/pointe class for barre, center work and across the floor combination, based on level of ability.

Class includes current styles of Hip Hop, terms and techniques. Lots of fun and energy! Join us for the latest moves and grooves on the Hip Hop scene!

A class combining the techniques of ballet while introducing contemporary dance and combos in 3-6 week intervals. History of dance and current studies of artists are included in the curricula.

A class combining ballet and jazz technique, taught with smooth moves to the music. Great class for jazz students who need to learn more technique in ballet type moves, or ballet students who want some jazz experience without the hip hop beat.

A class combining the techniques of ballet while introducing contemporary dance and combos in 3-6 week intervals. History of dance and current studies of artists are included in the curricula.

Graduated ballet and tap steps for ages 6-8. Includes ballet warm ups at the barre, introduction to center floor work, and combinations across the floor. Tap includes graded technique levels of 1 and 2.

Class includes first steps at the ballet barre, complete with proper vocabulary and body positioning. Also includes tap exercises, vocabulary and fun sing-along routines.

An early introduction for the young dancer to ballet and tap dancing. Class includes 30 minutes of basic beginning ballet steps and vocabulary. Also includes 20 minutes of warm ups and sing-along routines.

A bubbly fun class for children ages 3 & 4 without parent participation; class activities include use of colorful props (hoops, scarves, and ribbon sticks) along with character acting through nursery rhymes and story dances. Early beginning for ballet with exploration in fast and slow music, as well as tap dance preparation by use of rhythm and balance.

A parent participation class for boys and girls ages 2 and 3, with emphasis on "bubbly fun"! Activities include exercise and dancing to music, along with colorful hoops, scarves, balls, and musical instruments. This class is an excellent starter class for 3 year olds getting ready for First Steps in Dance.

A class combining smooth Broadway Jazz styles with the grace and stylized moves of Lyrical/Contemporary dance. Both styles are studied in 3-6 week increments, along with the history of jazz and contemporary dance.