2021-2022 Classes
Sparkle Stars Dance
This is our unique preschool program created especially for Encore by Nicki & Annie! This engaging program helps your little dancer learn age appropriate dance steps and proper terminology in a creative, lively and fun setting. It is a classic intro to dance, with a little extra sparkle!
Your dancer will be introduced to ballet and tap basics that will provide an excellent dance foundation as they grow.
Benefits
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility, rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
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Ballet
A classical form of dance focusing on proper body alignment and fluid movement. Barre, center floor, and across the floor progressions are all used to develop proper ballet technique. Ballet is the foundation upon which most dance forms are based.
Benefits
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility
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Contemporary
Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical, classical ballet and even hip-hop. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through their movement.
Benefits
Expressive and emotional outlet, self confidence, body and spatial awareness, strength, endurance
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Tap
One of the most traditional forms of dance using special shoes to create different rhythms, sounds & patterns. Tap is great for developing musicality and coordination skills.
Benefits
Rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills, problem/puzzle solving
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Jazz
This fun class combines upbeat, stylized movement with proper technique. Jazz dance is based on ballet principles with each class consisting of a warm-up using isolated movements, across the floor progressions, and current choreography.
Benefits
Self confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance
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Musical Theater Dance
Music Theater Dance s a class that focuses on the study of Broadway dance and dance styles. Students will learn a variety of choreography from selected musicals.
Benefits
Self confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance, rhythm, coordination