Hello Encore friends! So, it’s been a minute since I’ve had the chance to check in with you here on The Front Row. Our staff has been hard at work, crafting new and enriching virtual programming for all of our student participants. Today I’m excited to share just a few of the exciting topics you have to explore with Encore this spring.
Brush Up Your Shakespeare
If the Bard’s wacky words have always been a bit intimidating, this is your chance to delve deeper. Working with teaching artists like Patrick McGee and Susan Keady, you’ll break down the text so that you will not only understand what is being said but be able to perform the words with ease! With classes ranging from monologues to full-length scripts, there’s a sampling of Shakespeare for every actor.
Do a Little Dance
If social distancing has you going crazy inside the house, an Encore movement class sounds like the perfect fit! Get your body moving, learn new steps, sing along to your favorite tunes, and work off some of that pent up energy.
Check out: Creative Dance (GR K-1), Broadway Bound (GR 4-5), and Saturday Showstoppers (GR 6-8).
Bring the House Down
Nowadays, we could all use a good laugh. Bring joy and tears of laughter to your family (and friends over Skype) with the skills you’ll gain in Encore’s spring comedy classes. You’ll learn about different styles of humorous scenes, comedic timing, and how to play off of an audience’s reactions. You’ll have everyone laughing in no time!
Check out: Laugh Out Loud (GR 2-3), Off the Cuff (GR 4-5), and A Comedy Tonight! (GR 6-8 & GR 9-12).
Get Swept Away
Do you love a great story that captures your mind and takes you on a journey to another place and time? You’re in luck! This spring Encore is proud to offer several storytelling-focused classes that will let your imagination soar (or swim, or fly, or…whatever you desire!).
Join Us LIVE!
Encore is excited to bring live interactions to all of our friends and followers. Join Ms. A every Tuesday morning at 10:30 AM for a free virtual class geared toward students ages 6 – 5 years and their caregivers. Work out the wiggles and practice new skills (such as counting, naming colors, and more) through music, movement, and storytelling. Be sure to share it with all your friends!
Graphic by Aimee Pangan
Please note that the above classes are just a brief selection of what Encore has to offer this spring. Full class descriptions and schedules are available on our Class pages. Click here to view a calendar for all of Encore’s online classes.
The best part? Virtual classes can be taken from anywhere! This is your chance to connect with far-away cousins, buddies from other school districts, and your friends who have moved away and create something new and interesting together in the land of virtual theatre!
Photos by Aileen Pangan Christian and Cindy Kane Photography. Video edit by Aileen Pangan Christian.
Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.