CHILDREN’S CLASSES

Pre-Dance (2-3 years)

Designed for toddlers to enhance gross motor coordination and listening skills through music, props, acro and dance. This is a parent/caregiver and child class.

Pre-Tap/Ballet (3-4 years) 

Designed to introduce students to the world of dance through ballet, learning to control body movement with a sense of grace, rhythm and style and basic tap. Self expression and creativity will be emphasized throughout the class.

Pre-Acro I (3-4 years) 

Designed to introduce students to the basics of tumbling. A perfect base for acro and gymnastics.

Combo I (5-6 years)

A combination tap and ballet class introducing students to a more structured ballet class, while also fostering creativity, as well as more advanced tap steps to continually help develop rhythm.

Combo II (6-7 years)

A combination tap and ballet class progressing to a more structured ballet class with an introduction of barre work, as well as a more advanced tap class combining more steps with the continuation of learning rhythm.

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Acro - (5 years old and up) Students will learn the foundation and techniques of gymnastics including cartwheels, walkovers, hand springs and other mat exercises. Students will learn how to use these exercises along with their dance technique to perform unique routines.

Classical Ballet - Students will learn the fundamental principles and techniques of ballet while learning and reinforcing their understanding of the Russian, Italian and French styles of ballet.

Classical Pointe -More advanced students ballet students will continue to expand their knowledge of ballet through continual classes en pointe. Enrollment requires teacher recommendation and enrollment in at least two ballet classes in the appropriate level per week at Encore Academy of Dance.

Hip Hip - (5 years old and up) Students will learn today’s hottest dance movements along with exploring their own creativity in a very energizing atmosphere.

Jazz - (5 years old and up) Having evolved from ballet and a variety of other techniques, jazz has become a popular and energetic style of American dance. Classes cover center floor work, explosive combinations with turns and leaps.

Lyrical - Students will take techniques from ballet and jazz, using unique styles to interpret the lyrics of a particular piece of music.

Modern -Students will be learning the basics of modern, including exercises to increase flexibility and improve self awareness with goals of increased balance and precision of body movement.

Musical Theatre - (5 years old and up) Musical Theatre is a fun, energetic class that will introduce students to the wonderful world of singing, dancing and acting. Students will learn to sing, dance and act, as well as learning how to speak clearly and confidently in any situation.

Tap -Students will begin learning basic tap steps and move towards combining them into coherent tap routines. More advanced students will begin to learn different styles of tap, including Broadway styles.

 

GRADED TECHNIQUE CLASSES

The following classes are based on levels, not ages. Students begin by learning basic skills and continually progress to master all necessary skills.

• Acro Technique, I-III
• Classical Ballet Technique, I-V & Adult Class
• Classical Pointe Technique, I-III
• Jazz Technique, I-V & Adult Class
• Lyrical Technique, III-V
• Tap Technique, I-V & Adult Class

Advancement for all leveled technique classes is based on skill mastery, correct placement and instructor recommendation, not by age-which means all classes have a variety of age levels in them.

MASTER CLASSES

Encore Academy of Dance will periodically offer master classes throughout the year in different styles of dance offered at Encore as well as styles of dance not offered here at Encore; such as cheer dance, Irish step dance, African dance, floor barre and ballroom. Please check the special announcements page for these dates.

 

CAMPS

Encore Academy of Dance also periodically offers dance camps throughout the year and summer. These are great for current Encore students and non-students alike to come together and make new friends in a fun, exciting and safe learning environment. Camps consist of various forms of dance, including but not limited to creative movement, classical ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and acro. Campers also enjoy a nutritious snack and a fun handmade craft to take home with them each day. Please keep a look out for when these camps will be offered.

 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Encore Academy of Dance is very happy to be able to offer Birthday Parties as part of the fun at our school. These are offered to current Encore students, as well as non-students. For more information or to set up a party, please call the office at Encore Academy of Dance (919)383-5048.

 

 Encore Academy of Dance

1821 Hillandale Road

Durham, NC 27705