Classes at Encore School of Performing Arts
“Our classes aim to bring out the best in every child, building confidence while having fun”.
Heidi Rowland (Principal)
Tap Dancing
30 mins class
Tap dancing is a creative class and is all about rhythms and syncopation, students use their shoes to tap the floor like percussionists. It’s amazing to see what can be created from two taps, a few hops, a couple of springs, a step and a stamp! Tap dancing is a great way to enhance timing, musicality and style.
Uniform
Tap
• Encore t-shirt
• Black leggings or shorts
• Black socks
• Black tap shoes (no heal taps)
Ballet
30 mins class
Ballet is essential for all dancers – its famous classical technique develops students poise, posture, style, core strength and is the basics for all styles of dance! Children benefit from the structure of a dance class and social skills, sharing, taking turns and cooperating with others, are important attributes for the development of happy and successful lifelong learning in all subjects
Uniform
Ballet Girls
• Lilac leotard dress
• White cardigan
• White ballet socks
• Pink/white ballet shoes
Ballet Boys
• Encore T-shirt
• Black shorts
• White ankle socks
• Black ballet shoes
Street Dance
30-minute class
An exciting class that combines a mixture of street dance and Acro. Street dance is great for building coordination and performance skills. Street dance is lots of fun and students will learn to express themselves in class and in our mini performances. This class develops rhythm, technique, focus, dedication and teamwork. Students will utilise basic gymnastic techniques including, cartwheels, handstands.
Uniform
Street Dance
• Encore t-shirt
• Black leggings or shorts
• Black socks
• Black jazz shoes/ plimsoles
Musical Theatre
30-minute class
Musical theatre is a class that combines all three disciplines, dance, drama and singing. This class allows students to work towards graded examinations through the International Dance Teachers Association. Musical theatre encourages students to take to the stage and feel confident under the spotlight. Students will enjoy exploring the most famous musical theatre hits of all time.
Mini Movers
30-minute class
Mini movers is a fun and creative class for young students to be gently introduced to the performing arts. This class is designed to involve the use of musical instruments, Ribbons, Bubbles and much more. This class will develop communication skills, confidence, coordination, rhythm and balance. Children will explore various themes and storytelling, that may take them on a teddy bears picnic, up into space and down into the deep blue sea.
Uniform
Mini Movers
• Encore T-shirt
• Black leggings, tracksuit bottoms or shorts
• Bare feet
1-2-1 Singing Tuition
Singing lessons are a fun and exciting way to build confidence, boost self-esteem and bring out your inner star. Classes focus on vocal technique, voice control and the use of breathing techniques. These classes include fun vocal warm-ups to enhance the clarity of voice, and to develop and expand the vocal range. Classes allow students to explore different genres of music, such as Musical Theatre, Disney, Pop, Rock and much more.
Theatre School
(Saturday)
Encore School of Performing Arts runs from 9.30am-11.30am on a Saturday morning in Leighton Buzzard and is for students aged 5-12 years. The session combines dance, drama and singing and covers a variety of songs, dance routines and character work for the children to engage with. The theatre school classes are a fun and creative place for students to be introduced to the performing arts and make new friends. The class involves drama exercises/activities, working on musical theatre songs with dance/movement and basic character and story work. Our students have an amazing time performing stage numbers, re-creating and acting short stories and working as a team at Encore Leighton Buzzard.
Monday
- Mini Movers 13.15-13.45 Nursery
- Mini Movers 13.45-14.15 Kindergarten Group 1
- Mini Movers 14.15-14.45 Kindergarten Group 2
- Primary Ballet 15.00-15.30 Reception
- Primary Ballet 15.30-16.00 Yr1&2
- Encore Elite 16.00-16.40 Yr2&3
- 1-2-1 Singing 16.30-20.00
Tuesday
- 1-2-1 Singing 17.00-17.45
- 1-2-1 Singing 17.45-18.30
- 1-2-1 Singing 18.30-19.15
- 1-2-1 Singing 19.15-20.00
Thursday
- Primary Tap 15.00-15.30 Reception
- Primary Tap 15.30-16.00 Yr1&2
- Encore Elite 16.00-16.40 Yr3&4
Friday
- Street Dance 15.00-15.30 Reception
- Street Dance 15.30-16.00 Yr1&2
- Encore Elite 16.00-16.40 Yr3&4
Saturday
Morning School - Leighton Buzzard- Musical Theatre (2 hours) 9.30-11.30 5-12 years