Through the use of isolations, balance, and strength, Jazz offers an expansion of basic Ballet technique, while  incorporating Encore’s signature Musical Theatre style. Students are exposed to a variety of music and movement, learning the many styles of classical jazz.

Solid color leotard and tights
All jazz classes will wear tan jazz shoes
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Hair tied in ponytail or bun

Encore offers a combination of Rhythmic and Broadway Tap in each class from beginner to advance. The fundamental basic Tap steps are learned in lower level classes, giving students a foundation to advance. Dancers are taught to hear and create rhythm with an emphasis on good Tap technique.

Solid color leotard and tights
All tap classes will wear black slip on tap shoes (available at the studio)
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Each Ballet class starts with exercises at the barrè, taking students through basic technique and developing the Ballet foundation, which assists in all styles of dance. Dancers  are trained to work in turnout and develop core strength to support their bodies, while gracefully moving through the dance space.

Mini Ballet 
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Pink Ballet Dress and Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Level 1
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Royal Blue Leotard and Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Level 2
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Purple Leotard and Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Level 3
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Red Leotard and Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Level 4
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Teal Leotard and Pink Tights
Skirt is optional
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Level 5
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Black Leotard and Pink Tights
Skirt is optional
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Tweens & Teens All Levels
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Black Leotard and Pink Tights
Pink Ballet Shoes
Hair tied in a bun

Tights and shoes options for darker skin tones (optional)
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Boys
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White Shirt and Black Pants/Tights/Shorts
Black Ballet Shoes

Pointe is only offered to students after  a consultation with a Ballet teacher. The class offers the basics of  dancing on Pointe and builds the necessary strength in a dancer’s ankles and feet.

Leotard and Pink Tights
Hair tied in a bun

Often referred to as Street Dance, Hip Hop is a technique grounded into the floor and taken from the movements created in Street Dancing. It is an ever evolving style of dance that is derived from the Hip Hop music for which it is named. The classes give students a chance to Free Style and learn choreography.

Loose fitting sweat pants and T-shirt
Clean, flat-soled, sneakers
Volleyball knee pads

Boys
Black Converse (boys) will need to be purchased for the recital

Munchkin & Mini Hip Hop
Silver sneakers (girls) will need to be purchased for the recital

Level 1 thru Teen Advanced
Black Pastry Pop Tart Sneakers (girls) will need to be purchased for the recital
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A full-hour class devoted to across-the-floor Jazz technique. The class is a nice compliment to Jazz, giving students  an opportunity to improve on leaps and turns.

Solid color leotard and tights
All jazz classes will wear tan jazz shoes (available at the studio)
Hair tied in ponytail or bun

Combo classes are an introduction to Ballet, Tap and Jazz in an hour-long class. Students begin to learn the basic movements of each technique, while expanding their creativity.

Leotard and Pink or Tan Tights (available at the studio)
Black patent leather shoes with strap for Tap (available at the studio)
Pink Ballet Shoes (available at the studio)
Hair tied in ponytail or bun

Clothes that allow movement (No dresses)
Tan Jazz Shoes (available at the studio)
Hair Tied Up and out of face

Musical Theatre is an exploration of singing, dancing and acting for the teenage student. The class culminates in a song and dance number in the recital.  Classes are separated for Middle School students and for High School Students.

Girls: Tan jazz shoes; leotard and tights or leggings and top
Boys: Black jazz shoes; jazz, gym, or sweat pants and tee shirt
Note:   Jazz flats or dance sneakers in any color fine for class.  Character shoes also acceptable for high school girls, but recital performance will require the dress code shoes.
Students should always bring to class a pencil with an eraser and a pocket folder for sheet music and other materials distributed throughout the year.

This class utilizes improvisational exercises and written texts to guide the student. The class instills basic principles of good acting and fosters a connection towards fellow actors.

Comfortable clothes and shoes that you can walk, jump, roll around, and go upside down in without any fuss.  No high heels, flip-flops, or similar backless sandals (unless brought to class as a costume for a character being performed).  Long hair pulled back away from face.

Students should always begin to class a notebook or looseleaf binder with paper (to take notes)  and a pocket folder (to hold materials distributed in class), as well as a pencil with an eraser.