PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Preschool Developmental Programs
At Studio Encore, we provide programs that are designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old. These programs help build physical, mental, emotional and social skills that lead to a lifetime of success. Kids have a great time progressing through friendly and non-competitive classes designed to provide increased skill development as they mature. As always, our classes allow the kids to have fun while focusing on achievement at their own pace. Our team of professional staff are always very enthusiastic, patient and very understanding to each child’s personality and development and always eager to teach younger children.

Parent and Tot - 2-3 years old
This class is designed specfically for the 2 yrs old which includes the very shy 3 year old students. An introductory level dance class that incorparates parent particapation to assist in the comfort of the young child. This half hour class focuses on introducing toddlers to movement and music through playful activities. This half year program is excellent for introducing children to a social setting with the participation of parents or grandparents. A very fun enjoyable time to bond with child and parent.
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Explore Dance - 4-6 years old
This program has been a very popular program that is designed for children ages 4-6 years old that are undecided as to which dance discipline to enter. This program enables the dancer to explore three disciplines in one year. This is an excellent beginner program that gives a young child a wide variety of movement in Ballet, Tap and Jazz, while at the same time, keeping their minds interested.

The Explore Dance program is offered in a 32 week program only. This program will help you see the interests and talents your child has in dance at an early age, enabling you to make a better choice for your child's dance future.

FairyTale Fantasy - 3-4 years old
Explore the world of dance and music on a journey to the land of make believe. Activities include creative dance where children explore characters, making up their own fairytale fantasy. Children will learn kinaesthetic awareness as well as learning to use the space around them. Rhythm, musicality and dance counting through slow and quick tempos will be introduced as well as when and how to use them. These classes will focus on using emotions in dance, different characters, group cooperation, and individual expression while following the instructor’s directions. The primary focus is to maintain the student’s love for dance. This program is available in a 15 week session or 30 week session. Students registered in the last half of the year will get the option to participate in the year-end recital.

Teeny Boppers - 4-6 years old
An introductory class for the most popular dance craze. This is a fun and exciting Hip Hop class younger children ages 4-6 yrs old. This has been a popular requested class and we are bringing it to you! Limited enrolment.

Wee Lads & Lassies - 4-6 years old
Introductory class to Highland Dance for little ones. The class focuses on basic highland steps, positions and teaches music counting and applying it to dance.

Broadway Babies - 4-5 yrs old
This class focuses on a combination of song, dance and acting skills. Students learn age apprpriate combinations in various genres of musical theatre, that focus on a character development and stage prensence. This class is great for improvingco-ordination , musicality an performance skills. This program is great for the child who likes to still the show.
Limited enrolement. Full year program only.