ENCOUNTER
GRADES 2-3
ENCOUNTER YOUR PASSION
DOES YOUR CHILD WANT TO TRY ON THEIR FIRST PAIR OF TAP SHOES? DO THEY HAVE DREAMS OF DANCING ON STAGE IN A TUTU? WHAT ABOUT TRYING OUT FOR THE LATEST DANCE REALITY SHOW? LET THEM ENCOUNTER A VARIETY OF STYLES OF DANCE IN AN ENERGETIC STUDIO SETTING EQUIPPED WITH WONDERFUL INSTRUCTORS WHO DESIRE TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND WALK ALONGSIDE YOUR CHILD AS THEY FIND THEIR PASSION.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
BELONGING
Nobody sits on the sidelines in dance. Every dancer in the class gets their time to shine in class and on stage.
GROWTH
Individual progress is important and we take time to intentionally praise and encourage each dancer's growth consistently throughout the season.
OPTIONS
Encounter dancers are given the freedom to explore new styles of dancing and discover all that dance has to offer them.
JOY
As confidence grows, friendships develop, and memories are made, joy overflows in and around the studio for our dancers and their families.
2025-26 CLASS STYLES & SCHEDULE
AUG 25, 2025 - JUN 14, 2026
ALL LEVEL 2 CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-APPROVAL
BALLET
ENCOUNTER 101*
WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
BALLET
THURSDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 102*
WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 2
*101 AND 102 DENOTE DIFFERENT CLASS OPTIONS FOR THE SAME LEVEL
HIP HOP
ENCOUNTER 101*
WEDNESDAY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
HIP HOP
THURSDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 102*
*101 AND 102 DENOTE DIFFERENT CLASS OPTIONS FOR THE SAME LEVEL
THURSDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 2
JAZZ
ENCOUNTER 101*
MONDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
JAZZ
WEDNESDAY 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 102*
*101 AND 102 DENOTE DIFFERENT CLASS OPTIONS FOR THE SAME LEVEL
WEDNESDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 2
TAP
ENCOUNTER 101*
MONDAY 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
TAP
TUESDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
ENCOUNTER 102*
ENCOUNTER 2
MONDAY 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
*101 AND 102 DENOTE DIFFERENT CLASS OPTIONS FOR THE SAME LEVEL
WHEN DO THEY PERFORM?
WHEN DO THEY PERFORM?
ALL CLASSES WILL TAKE PART IN OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS EVENT AS WELL AS PERFORM IN OUR INCREDIBLE, ANNUAL RECITAL IN JUNE WHERE THEIR TIME ON STAGE WILL LEAVE THEM FEELING LIKE A TRUE STAR.
WHAT DO THEY LEARN?
WHAT DO THEY LEARN?
WITH BOTH BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE LEVELS IN THE ENCOUNTER PROGRAM, DANCERS LEARN FOUNDATIONAL TECHNIQUE FOR EACH STYLE THEY'RE ENROLLED IN. THIS TECHNIQUE SETS THEM UP TO PROGRESS AND THRIVE IN DANCE AS THEIR JOURNEY CONTINUES.