Encounter Classes
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Encounter Classes are our beginner-level dance classes for ages 6–9yrs, designed to help dancers explore and grow in a variety of styles, including ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, and jazz.
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In these classes, dancers will learn the fundamentals of each style while building strength, flexibility, rhythm, and musicality. Our supportive environment encourages confidence, creativity, and expression, giving dancers the tools they need to progress in their training.
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Perfect for new dancers or those still discovering their favorite styles, Encounter Classes provide a strong foundation while fostering a lifelong love for dance.
Encounter Dance Program
Encounter Ballet
Encounter Ballet introduces dancers to the beauty and discipline of classical ballet in a beginner-friendly setting. Students will learn foundational ballet positions, terminology, and technique while developing strength, balance, posture, and musicality.
Through age-appropriate exercises and combinations, dancers build coordination and confidence while gaining an appreciation for the artistry of ballet. This class provides the perfect foundation for young dancers to grow and prepare for more advanced training in the future.
Encounter Jazz
Encounter Jazz is a high-energy class that introduces dancers to the exciting world of jazz technique with a modern twist! Dancers will learn kicks, turns, and leaps while building flexibility, coordination, and strength.
Set to upbeat, age-appropriate music, this class keeps dancers moving and engaged while encouraging personality, style, and self-expression. Perfect for kids who love to perform, Encounter Jazz blends technique with fun choreography that feels current and exciting.
Encounter Lyrical
Encounter Lyrical blends the grace of ballet with the expressive movement of jazz to help dancers connect emotion to music. In this class, dancers will explore storytelling through movement while learning beginner turns, leaps, and fluid choreography.
With age-appropriate music and creative exercises, students build flexibility, control, and musicality while discovering how to express themselves through dance. Encounter Lyrical is perfect for young dancers who love to move with feeling and bring artistry to the stage.
Encounter Hip Hop
Encounter Hip Hop brings the energy of today’s most popular moves to the dance floor! Dancers will learn the foundations of hip hop through grooves, footwork, and beginner freestyle while building confidence, coordination, and musicality.
Set to age-appropriate, upbeat music, this class keeps dancers engaged and moving with style. Encounter Hip Hop is all about self-expression, high energy, and having fun—perfect for kids who love to perform and show their personality through dance.