Encore Stage & Studio

Session Three: Saturday On Stage - Suessical Kids (Grades 3-5)
2026-02-07 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | Encore @ Cherrydale, 3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, 22207, United States
Take you acting skills to the next level with Saturday on Stage! Seussical Kids is a musical that takes us into the world of Dr. Seuss, with beloved characters including The Cat in The Hat, Horton the Elephant and more! Students bring to life the stories of friendship, loyalty and love. Develop your musical theatre skills in this 1.5-hour class culminating in a musical performance!
Saturdays, January 24 – May 2, 2026 (12 sessions)
Class dates: 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2
(NO CLASS 3/28, 4/4)
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $335
Winter Registration Opens November 1st!

Session Three: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-02-09 17:45 - 18:45
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.
Mondays, January 26 – March 23, 2026 (8 sessions)
Class Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (NO CLASS 2/16)
Time: 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $195
Winter Registration Begins November 1st!

Session Three: Tools of the Trade (Grades 6-8)
2026-02-09 17:45 - 18:45
Sharpen your actors’ tools in this skill-building class! Use your voice, your body, and your imagination to create new characters, improvise new storylines and design your setting. Build your skills on improv, playwriting and more! It’s your Encore Era! This class may be repeated, as there are new content for each season.
Mondays, January 26 – March 23, 2026 (8 sessions)
Class Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 (NO CLASS 2/16)
Time: 5:45pm – 6:45pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $195
Winter Registration Opens November 1st!

Workshop: Broadway Show Hits & Choreography - Adventures from Oz (Grades 3-8)
2026-02-16 10:00 - 14:00
Follow the Yellow Brick Road Straight to Encore’s stage. At this workshop, students will learn music and dance to iconic songs from Wicked, The Wizard of Oz and The Wiz. This is the perfect workshop for all our future Broadway stars!
Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 10:00am–2:00pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $100
No refunds will be issued unless the workshop is cancelled.

Session Three: Frosty Adventures for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2026-02-21 09:00 - 09:45
Bundle up your imagination and step into a winter wonderland! In this drama class for our youngest performers, children will explore snowy scenes and frosty fun through storytelling, movement, and creative play. Through songs, games, and guided improvisation, little actors will learn how to use their voices, bodies, and big imaginations to create chilly adventures on stage—all while building confidence, teamwork, and joy.
Saturdays, January 31 – March 14 (6 sessions)
Class dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (NO CLASS 2/14)
Time: 9:00am-9:45am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
Winter Registration Opens November 1st!

Session Three: Let It Go! A Disney Musical Theatre Class for Grades K-1
2026-02-21 09:00 - 10:00
In this Musical Theatre class, students in grades K-1 will explore the joy of dancing to and singing songs from beloved Disney Broadway musicals! Together, we’ll be saying “For the First Time in Forever” as we learn simple choreography and discover how stories “Come Alive” on stage. Your students will be encouraged to “Let It Go“ as they declare: “Love Is an Open Door to Broadway!”
Saturdays, January 31 – March 14, 2026 (6 sessions)
Class dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (NO CLASS 2/14)
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
Winter Registration Opens November 1st!

Session Three: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2026-02-21 10:15 - 11:15
Ready to elevate your musical theatre skills to the next level? Join us and learn how to perform in a musical number! You will sing, dance and learn some amazingly fun lyrics from popular musicals! This class may be repeated, as each session covers new musical numbers and content.
Saturdays, January 31 – March 14, 2026 (6 sessions)
Class dates: 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 (NO CLASS 2/14)
Time: 10:15am-11:15am
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Ln, Arlington, VA 22207)
Price: $155
Winter Registration Opens November 1st!

Session Four: Saturday On Stage - Seussical Kids (Grades 3-5)
2026-02-21 11:30 - 13:00

Session Four: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-02-23 17:45 - 18:45

Session Four: Tools of the Trade (Grades 6-8)
2026-02-23 17:45 - 18:45

Pre-Audition Workshop: Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. (Ages 9+)
2026-02-27 18:30 - 20:30
Our optional pre-audition workshops help students learn what to expect at an Encore audition and how to present themselves. Join us to remove the mystery from the audition process and prepare yourself for Dare to Dream open call!
Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 6:300pm–8:30pm
Location: Encore @ Cherrydale United Methodist Church (3701 Lorcom Lane, Arlington, VA 22207)
Fee: $80
No refunds will be issued unless the workshop is cancelled.

Session Four: Frosty Adventures for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2026-02-28 09:00 - 09:45

Session Four: Let It Go! A Disney Musical Theatre Class for Grades K-1
2026-02-28 09:00 - 10:00

Session Four: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2026-02-28 10:15 - 11:15

Session Five: Saturday On Stage - Seussical Kids (Grades 3-5)
2026-02-28 11:30 - 13:00

Session Five: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-03-02 17:45 - 18:45

Session Five: Tools of the Trade (Grades 6-8)
2026-03-02 17:45 - 18:45

Session Five: Frosty Adventures for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2026-03-07 09:00 - 09:45

Session Five: Let It Go! A Disney Musical Theatre Class for Grades K-1
2026-03-07 09:00 - 10:00

Session Five: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2026-03-07 10:15 - 11:15

Session Six: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-03-09 17:45 - 18:45

Session Six: Tools of the Trade (Grades 6-8)
2026-03-09 17:45 - 18:45

Sesssion Six: Frosty Adventures for PreK (Ages 3-5)
2026-03-14 09:00 - 09:45

Session Six: Let It Go! A Disney Musical Theatre Class for Grades K-1
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:00

Session Six: Broadway Junior Stars for Grades 2-4
2026-03-14 10:15 - 11:15

Session Seven: Saturday On Stage - Seussical Kids (Grades 3-5)
2026-03-14 11:30 - 13:00

Session Seven: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-03-16 17:45 - 18:45

Session Seven: Tools of the Trade (Grades 6-8)
2026-03-16 17:45 - 18:45

Session Eight: Saturday On Stage - Seussical Kids (Grades 3-5)
2026-03-21 11:30 - 13:00

Session Eight: The Magic of Musicals (Grades 4-5)
2026-03-23 17:45 - 18:45
