Classes

Get a taste of wizarding school at It's Elementary: Encore School of Wizardry! Bring your creativity and imagination to class as we explore the world of potions and magic at Encore's It's Elementary Sampler! Saturday, January 11, 2025. Time: 11:00am-11:30am Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207) FREE TO REGISTER

Step into the world of theatre designed for our youngest friends, with the classic story, Rainbow Fish! Develop the confidence of sharing a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Your little one will build their creativity through imagination and play. January 25 - February 22, 2025 (5 sessions) Time: 9:00am-9:45am Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist […]

Where are the Wild Things?  Right here with Encore Stage & Studio! Monsters, creatures, animals, and aliens are all welcome in this imaginative drama class for young performers. Using the classic book as inspiration, students will explore a familiar story and then gain the confidence to create their own wild vision.  This class is a […]

Ready to elevate your musical theatre skills to the next level? Join us for Broadway Basics: The Next Step and learn how to perform in a musical number! You will sing, dance, and learn some amazingly fun lyrics from popular musicals! Saturdays: January 25–February 22 2025 (5 weeks) Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 Time: 10:15am–11:15am Location: […]

NEW OFFERING! Saturday on Stage is a new performance opportunity series for Grades 3-5! Take your acting skills to the next level at our newest program, Saturday on Stage! Put on a show that bring fairytale stories to life in Fairytale Network!  This 1.5-hour class culminates in a performance of a One-Act Play! Saturdays: January 25–March 29, […]

Explore your favorite musicals and discover new shows in this high-energy class. Learn to interpret a song and dazzle your audience as you build confidence in your performance skills. This class may be repeated, as we'll focus on new songs and scenes each session. Thursdays, February 6–March 27, 2025 (8 weeks) Class Dates: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, […]

Build on your Actor's Tools in this exciting new class: Tools of The Trade! Explore how you can use your voice, your body, and your imagination to create new characters, invent new storylines and design your setting. Build your skills on improv, playwriting and more! It's your Encore Era! Thursdays, February 6–March 27, 2025 (8 weeks) Class Dates: […]

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! We will discover a world of wonder and possibilities, friendship and empathy with characters from Daniel Tiger! Join us in class where civility, creativity, and community take a front seat. This class is a great way to learn storytelling and build confidence. March 1 - 29, 2025 (5 […]

Get ready to "Let it go" as we dance and groove to Disney classics and brand-new hits! From “Encanto” to “Frozen” to “Aladdin,” we invite you on a "magic carpet ride" as we learn rhythm and movement through your favorite tunes! Saturdays, March 1-29, 2025 (5 sessions) Time: 9:15am-10:15am Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist […]