CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
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WHAT IS MOMMY & ME?
Mommy & Me introduces our tiniest dancers to the basics of ballet & tap in a fun and interactive experience with Mom, Dad, or an Adult Guardian!
Ages 18mo - 2yrs Only!
BENEFITS
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility, rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills. problem/puzzle solving
Mommy & Me
WHAT ARE SPARKLE & SHOOTING STAR?
This engaging program helps your petite 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!
For our Sparkles you can choose from Ballet/Tap or Ballet Hip Hop. Our Shooting Stars will choose from Ballet/Tap, Ballet/Jazz & Ballet/Hip Hop.
BENEFITS
Grace, poise, discipline, strength, flexibility, rhythm, coordination, pattern recognition, memorization skills. problem/puzzle solving
Sparkle & Shooting Star
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WHAT IS 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
Ballet
WHAT IS 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 all set to age appropriate music.
BENEFITS
Self confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, endurance
Jazz
WHAT IS 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
Tap
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WHAT IS HIP HOP?
This popular, energetic form of dance allows dancers to perform with freedom of movement, adding in their own personalities. This class is inspired by today’s latest music and hippest trends in dance. Age appropriate hip hop music and movement is used for each class.
BENEFITS
Self confidence, coordination, social interaction, musicality, endurance
Hip Hop
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WHAT IS 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
Contemporary
WHAT IS MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE?
Musical Theater Dance is 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
Musical Theatre Dance
WHAT IS LATIN BALLROOM FUSION?
In Ballroom class, our students learn many styles of Ballroom dance. This class combines the art form of performance, along with Ballroom technique in specific Ballroom styles including Cha Cha, Tango, and Samba. The students have fun in this high energy class with the partnering and quick footwork.
BENEFITS
Self confidence, coordination, social interaction, musicality, endurance
Latin Ballroom Fusion
WHAT IS ACRO DANCE?
Beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. In order to get the best results for this program, you must be registered for Ballet and/or Jazz at Encore.
BENEFITS
Flexibility, body and spatial awareness, strength, endurance
Acro Dance
WHAT IS FLAMENCO?
Flamenco Dance) is known for its emotional intensity, proud carriage, expressive use of the arms and rhythmic stamping of the feet. Classes will focus on strong footwork, upper body coordination, understanding flamenco music and compás, proper posture and breathing. We include different styles of Flamenco dances from regions of Spain including Sevillanas, Jota, Zapateado and Alegrías.
Flamenco
WHAT IS POPSTAR VOCALS?
Love to sing & dance? Then PopStar Vocals is for you. Students will begin with vocal warmups and breathing techniques while they learn to sing, dance and perform!
BENEFITS
Vocal lessons, breathing technique, endurance, builds confidence!