Encore! Dance & Gymnastics
Encore Dance and Gymnastics at the Center is a great way to keep your student active and happy! Classes are available for preschool, beginners, intermediate, and advanced students in a wide range of skills, from Creative Movement to Hip Hop to Tumbling- Encore offers something for everyone! Each class is geared to the specific age level and skill level, giving your student the best experience available! Trial classes are available for a $15 drop-in fee.
Students are required to wear a leotard, the appropriate shoes, (Gymnastics goes barefoot), and to have their hair pulled up. We celebrate the end of first semester with a Parents Watch Week in December and our 2nd semester concludes with our Annual Dance & Gymnastics Recital, held in the Lewis & Shirley White Theatre. We observe Jewish and National holidays. Schedules will be sent home the first week of class.
Looking for a class that's not listed? E-mail Miss Maggie at maggieo@jewishkc.org.
Register online or call 913-327-8000.
What parents have to say about The Center's School of Dance!
This was our first year and my daughter loved dancing. She came home each night showing us the many things she learned and now she dances everywhere. The recital at the end of the year was well worth the time and effort Miss Maggie put into it. We laughed and laughed and can't wait for our second year. It was great to see how confident all of these kids were in front of everyone. - Heather M.
We love the JCC's School of Dance. The girls have had so much funny and really enjoy dancing with Miss Maggie! - Amy N.
The JCC's Dance program allowed my daughter to develop her dance skills along with her "stage" skills. It was awesome to watch her confidence improve throughout the season as she become comfortable with her ability to "move to the music." A big thank you to Maggie. She works beautifully with each child to make them their own little star! - Samantha H.
Creative Movement
3 - 4 yrs
A fun, structured movement class emphasizing development of coordination, mobility, and group cooperation. Must be 3 years old and toilet trained by September 1. Girls need pink ballet shoes, boys black ballet shoes; all need black tap shoes.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Aug 25 - Dec 15: Wed 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Tap/Ballet Combo PreK
A fun introduction to ballet and tap dance. Girls need pink ballet shoes, boys black ballet shoes; all need black tap shoes. Students must wear dance attire.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Aug 25 - Dec 15: Wed 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Aug 26 - Dec 16: Thu 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Tap/Ballet Combo Kindergarten
Students learn basics of ballet and tap. Girls need pink ballet shoes, boys black ballet shoes; all need black tap shoes. All students must wear dance attire.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Aug 26 - Dec 16: Thu 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Tap/Ballet Combo
3rd-6th grade
Students learn build their knowledge and vocabulary of classical ballet and tap. Girls need pink ballet shoes, boys black ballet shoes; all need black tap shoes. Girls should have hair pulled back and students must wear dance apparel.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 26 - Dec 16: Thu 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Tumbling/Gymnastics
3 - 4 yrs
Explore movement and flexibility in a fun, new way! This program combines basic tumble and gymnastics techniques. It is designed to help the child learn gross motor skills and muscle development. Students must wear leotards, no shoes required.
Instructor: Heidi Campain
Aug 24 - Dec 14: Tue 3:15 - 4:00 pm
Tumbling/Gymnastics PreK
Explore movement and flexibility in a fun, new way! This program combines basic tumble and gymnastics techniques. It is designed to help the child learn gross motor skills and muscle development. Ages 5-6.
Instructor: Heidi Campain
Aug 24 - Dec 14: Tue 2:15 - 3:00 pm
Tumbling/Gymnastics Kindergarten
5 - 6 yrs
Explore movement and flexibility in a fun, new way! This program combines basic tumble and gymnastics techniques. It is designed to help the child learn gross motor skills and muscle development. Students must wear leotards, no shoes required.
Instructor: Heidi Campain
Aug 24 - Dec 14: Tue 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Jazz/Hip Hop Combo
1st-2nd grade
A brand new class! Students are introduced to classic jazz and newage hip hop. Open to both boys & girls, all students must wear dance attire. Tan jazz shoes required.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Jazz/Hip Hop Combo
3rd-6th grade
A brand new class! Students are introduced to classic jazz and newage hip hop. Open to both boys & girls, all students must wear dance attire. Tan jazz shoes required.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 26 - Dec 16: Thu 6:30 - 7:15pm
Teen Intermediate Jazz/Hip Hop
9th-12th grade
A brand new class! Students build skills in both classic jazz and newage hip hop. Open to both boys & girls, all students must wear dance attire. Tan jazz shoes required.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 6:15 - 7:00 pm
Teen Intermediate Ballet
9th-12th grade
Students build strength, flexibility, and grace learning classical ballet. All students must wear dance attire and hair should be pulled up. Ballet shoes are required.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 23 - Dec 13: Mon 7:00 - 7:45 pm
High School Advanced Modern/Contemporary
9th-12th grade
This course is designed for experienced dancers wanting to expand their knowledge in dance. Classes are structured with the Horton technique, and students will explore improv and lyrical dance. Experience is required. Students must wear dance attire and have their hair pulled up. No shoes.
Instructor: Maggie Osgood Nicholls
Aug 26 - Dec 16: Thu 8:00 - 9:00 pm
Not sure if your child is ready for dance yet?
Drop in for a trial class, for only $15. After your child has experienced a class and decides they would like to continue dance, their drop in fee will be applied to their full enrollment fee. Dancers who join late will be charged the drop in rate per class for the remaining semester. To sign up for a trial contact Maggie at: maggieo@jewishkc.org or by calling 913-327-4612.
