Dance Class Descriptions

Age/Grade guidelines for classes 

(Encore’s guidelines may differ from other studio’s)

 

If you have any questions or need assistance determining what level your dancer is, please call, text or Email us.

Students in level 1 and up will typically remain in a level for at least 2 years.  Instructor permission required to move up.

 

• Mini’s 1 Ballet & Tap – Age 3 (must be 3 by September 30, 2023)
• Mini’s 1 Ballet & Tap – Age 4 (must be 4 by September 30, 2023)
• Mini’s 2  – Ages 5 (Must be 5 by September 30, 2023)
• Level 1 – Ages 6+ (1st grade and up) students will be in this class approx.  1 to 3 consecutive years.
• Level 2 – Ages 7+  Instructor permission if you have taken less than 2 consecutive years in the same genre. 
• Level 3 – Ages 9+ (Determined by a combination of age and ability)
• Level 4 – Instructor permission only
• Level 5 – Instructor permission only

BALLET

Ballet – A classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement. Ballet provides a strong, solid technical base for all other dance forms.

Jazz

Dance steps generally put to fast paced music. Students study a range of jazz styles including Broadway, classical jazz, lyrical and contemporary

Hip-Hop

A stylized and refined form of street dancing and break dancing using carefully selected music for movement. Choreography emphasizes the isolation and independent control of body parts.

Dance Conditioning

Work on your core strength, endurance, flexibility and more in this fun class. Set personal goals and be your best dancer!!

Mini’s 1 & 2 Classes 

These classes are designed to introduce young dancers to all styles of dance. Dancers are taught basic technique and musicality in a fun and creative environment.

ACRODance

AcroDance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. It is defined by its athletic character, its unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics, and its use of acrobatics in a dance context.

REQUIREMENTS for dancers:

Minis 1/2 ACRODance must be enrolled in another minis level class. ACRODance 1/2 must also be enrolled in Ballet or Jazz. ACRODance 3 and up must be enrolled in Ballet and Jazz

 

 

BALLET TECHNIQUE

Ballet Technique will focus in on every part of the technique used throughout all styles of dance. Floor barre, PBT, and other programs will be used in this class.

 

THEATRE DANCE

Theatre dance is a study of Broadway and movie musical style dance. Students will learn choreography from selected musicals as well as new choreography inspired by the classics. The study of the theatre arts through games, scene study and character development will fill out the class’s curriculum.