Creative Movement 3-4 yr.
A beginner dance program to introduce the dancers to fundamental positions and movements while focusing on coordination, motor skills and rhythm through song and dance activities.  (Pink tights, black leotard and pink ballet shoes)

Ballet/Tap Combination 4-8 year olds
Ballet/Jazz Combination 6-8 year olds
Jazz/Tap Combination 6-8 year olds
Combination classes are designed to introduce the developing dancer with their choice of art forms.  Combination classes are divided into levels according to age. (Pink Tights, black leotard pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes or tan jazz shoes)

Classical Ballet 8 year old and up
The Ballet program at Encore is designed for students who have completed fundamental study in dance techniques and strive to improve their ability. The focus of the program is on extension, flexibility endurance and technique. As students develop strength, they advance through all levels of Ballet prior to the Pointe Program. (Pink tights, black leotard and pink ballet shoes)

Modern 12 year old and up
Enjoy the freedom of movement through music and physical interpretation of feelings. This art form allows you to experience your creativity on an advanced level.  (Leotard of your choice and bare feet)

Jazz 6 year old and up
Jazz instruction is offered for students who have completed at least one level of fundamental dance training. Jazz training emphasizes flexibility and rhythmic movement as a group activity. (Leotard and dance pants of choice.  No Dance Sneakers and Street clothes)

Tap 6 year old and up
Tap instruction is available for students who have mastered the fundamental skills of dance. Tap instruction focuses on rhythm, coordination and specific tap techniques.  (Leotard and dance pants of choice.  No street clothes.)

Lyrical 8 year old and up
Lyrical dancing combines the movements of Ballet, Jazz and Modern to project emotion and expression.  Improvisational techniques are also used for the dancer to develop deeper expression.  Lyrical Dancers must also be enrolled in a ballet class.  (Leotard, tights and foot undeez)

Intensive Training Classes
ENCORE will offer classes to concentrate on dance technique and training. Dancers will have the opportunity to train dance in a minimum of three art forms; Ballet, Tap and Jazz. These students will have a minimum of two and a half hours of training a week. Students in the Intensive Training Classes may be selected to participate on the Encore Competition dance team “The Pink Ladies”.  Students must have previous training and invitation from the staff for class placement.  Intensive training classes run year round.  Intensive dancers are placed with dancers of the same ability. 

ADDITIONAL DRESS CODE
Combination classes may wear economy ballet and tap shoes as long as the ballet shoes have a suede or leather sole.  DO NOT WEAR BEDROOM SLIPPERS! When purchasing new shoes please buy the following for the hourly classes you choose.

Tan Jazz Shoes: Capezio  CGO5 or CG15
Black Tap Shoes: Bloch SO301L or Capezio CGO9
Pink leather Ballet slippers: Bloch SO205 or Capezio CG200, CG205, or CG2002

All dancewear is available at Curtaincallforclass.com the studio ID is encorestudio.  Dance wear may also be purchased locally at Ellman’s of Carytown.