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The ENCORE Blog
​Read helpful info, how-to's, and inspiration from Encore's team of diversified music, art, and theatre instructors.

Join us this weekend for The Sunshine Show!

5/14/2023

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You're invited!
It's an interactive concert, especially for ages 2-7 (and families)!
Come explore music & movement and laugh with Encore's band The Sunshines (made up of several of our instructors and a few advanced students). Your little ones will learn about music and discover many delightful surprises throughout the show.
Join us upstairs at Eagle Encore on Starlight Stage, 5/20, 2:30pm. It's free! 
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Why is Musical Improv Important?

5/7/2023

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written by Danika Starrharrt

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With a summer full of musical improv classes,  here are 4 quick facts about what improvisation is and why it’s important.

1. It’s the “speaking” part of the musical language. Speaking is pretty important in our daily life, as it is musically in the life of a musician.

2. It’s a fun way to use theory in action. Why do we learn chords and scales and the circle of fifths? We see the reasons powerfully as we improvise.

3. Musical improv as a group is cooperative but meets everyone at their own level. It’s a way to make improvements on the exact areas each student needs in their technique, while the whole group still plays together and creates a song.

4. It’s how all the modern music is created, how a song forms. Classical and written music is wonderful, but if you want to be part of making the next pop songs, it all boils down to the process of speaking music.

Musical improv gets us out of our musical boxes and experiencing the “real deal” — and the best part? Anyone can do it! If you have the opportunity to learn it, you’ll be glad you did!
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Summer 2023 Dance Programs

5/2/2023

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​We are not a traditional, full-fledged dance studio...
Instead, our wonderful dance teachers provide some specialty types of dance classes.

Check them out in this handy guide below.
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Encore's Summer Dance Programs
Quick Reference Guide



Summer-Long Clogging at Meridian
 Thursdays, 4:00-5:00pm (ages 13-17) beginning level
Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm (ages 8-12) beginning level

Summer Ballroom Workshops at Eagle
for adults (or parents + kids)
6/10, 10am-12pm: Ballroom Dance - Swing
7/8, 10am-12pm: Ballroom Dance - Salsa
8/12, 10am-12pm: Ballroom Dance - Waltz

Summer-Long Creative Concept Dance
Thursdays, 10:00-11:00am (ages 2-3) at S Meridian

Private Dance Lessons at Meridian
Ask about booking Lyrical, Ballet, or Jazz Dance lessons on your own schedule.
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Read about Creative Movement Instructor Micah Taylor HERE
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Read about Ballroom Instructor Nate Tomei HERE
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Read about Clogging Instructor Kate Haderlie HERE
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Read about Jazz/Lyrical/Ballet Instructor Nichole Stull HERE
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​Join the Joy - Live the Excellence
We are one community and one mission, but two Treasure Valley locations for your convenience.
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FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Open an Encore near you

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NORTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER 
1045 S Ancona Ave #140, Eagle, ID 83616
Desk Hours:
​​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9674

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)
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SOUTH TREASURE VALLEY CENTER
3017 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
Desk Hours:
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​Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
208-570-9622

(The center is also open for students during any other scheduled lessons or classes.)


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  • Welcome
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • Instructors
    • Our Story
    • Our Founder-Director
    • FAQ's
    • Franchise Opportunities
  • Free demo days (July)
  • Private Lessons
  • 2025-2026 Classes
  • Summer 2025
    • Summer 2025 Weekly
    • Summer Variety Camps (ages 5-10) at Meridian
    • Summer Special Topic Intensives at Eagle
    • Summer Youth Symphony 2025
    • Piano Alive / Uke Alive
    • Group Class Descriptions
  • Micro School
  • Broadway at Encore
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Teen Nights
    • Recent Past Events >
      • Community Arts Rave - June 14 2025
      • Spring 2025 Showcase
      • Free Open Mics
      • Spring Day Camps
      • Spring Bouquet Workshop
      • Branch Weaving Workshops
      • Collage & Mixed Media Workshops
      • Musical Production Workshops
      • Fall 2024 Showcase
      • Gift Making Workshops
      • Cinematography and Editing Course
      • Date Nights (Creative Kids' Care)
      • Free Aspiring Authors Group
      • Rug Painting Workshop
      • Petals and Pumpkins
      • Pour Painting Workshop
      • Mary Poppins 2024
      • Purely Danika: Immersive Solo Concert
      • Rock Painting Workshop
      • Spring 2024 Showcase
      • Teen Glow Night
      • Valentine's Craft Night
      • Tony Segale Brush Lettering Immersive Workshop
  • Students / Signups
    • New Student Registration
    • Student Resources >
      • Current Student Portal
      • Spring 2025 Recital Signups
      • Policies + FAQ
      • Financial Help
      • Emerging Creatives Scholarship Application
      • Withdrawal Form
      • Merch
      • Promo Partners
      • Certifications
      • Musical Learning Styles
      • Songs that teach music
      • Shine Again
  • Services
    • Encore the Magazine
    • Recording Studio
    • Starrharrt Symphonic
    • Private Parties
    • Field Trips
    • Rental Instruments
    • Advertise with Us
  • Contact