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.

Our classes currently run on a Monday, Thursday and Friday at Sevenoaks Preparatory School and Saturday mornings in Leighton Buzzard during term time. Encore offers various holiday activities, including Arts & Crafts, themed workshops and guest industry professional led classes.