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Encore Performing Arts Center
4.1 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (609) 641-3835
- Website & schedule encoredanceschool.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:15–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
From the reviews
i’ve been going here for years now and the people here are like family to me. amazing service, turns people into amazing guitarists, singers, actors, dancers, etc. everyone should take their child here
We watched Encore perform last night on the boardwalk. We were blown away!!!!! You are all stars!! Such talent and confidence in front of so many people!! Hope we get to watch you again before we go home. Great job for those doing so much for these kids!!
Amazing!!! Welcoming and friendly yet professional. Learned more here in one year than i ever have anywhere else in years. Talented dancers and staff, I hope to continue my education here for years.
Adult ballet at Encore Performing Arts Center
Encore Performing Arts Center runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Encore Performing Arts Center
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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