Dance Style Descriptions

HIP HOP classes at Encore Studios feature our internationally recognized, award-winning teachers and choreographers in an atmosphere of encouragement and respect.  Our classes consist of fundamental training along with the choreography styles of today's best crews so that your class experience is a combination of great technique along with fresh style.  

JAZZ / LEAPS & TURNS - With our exclusive syllabus in jazz dance, our students attain a high standard of achievement while having a blast dancing to popular music.  We teach how to move confidently through stylized & technical elements such as dynamic turns, kicks, and jumps.  It all gets put together into choreography that rocks! 

TAP - Happy feet!  Students love making rhythms with tap shoes and it is always a crowd pleaser on stage.  Basic Jazz steps are incorporated in this style that encourages musicality and performance.

BALLET -  At Encore, ballet is FUN!  We want to encourage students to study this genre as it supports the technique required for most dance forms.  We use the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus as the basis of our ballet program which is an internationally recognized standard for both teachers and students.  Even if you've tried ballet elsewhere and didn't like it, TRY BALLET AT ENCORE and feel the difference!

CONTEMPORARY & LYRICAL - Express yourself through contemporary & lyrical dance!  Our instructors are passionate about sharing their love of dance with the students - and students love to learn and perform dance in a way they find meaningful.

ACRO - Acro dances combines classical technique with gymnastic tumbling and acrobatic strength & flexibility poses.  This high energy class means you don't have to choose between dance & gymnastics - its the best of both worlds in one amazing class that kids love.  

IRISH - Traditional Irish folk dancing in soft shoes as well as hard shoes.  This style has been made popular through Riverdance.  

BROADWAY - Are you a lip-synch superstar?  Love to ham it up but keep your voice to yourself?  Then you belong in our new Broadway class!  This class emphasizes a sense of performance and develops stage confidence. Theatrical song & dance comes alive while you become the star!  

VOCAL THEATRE - If you want a musical theatre class that emphasizes vocal training, dance, and performance quality, then Encore Studios' exclusive Vocal Theatre class is your BEST choice.  Our students have tons of fun - without playing games - and our teachers are working professionals in the industry.