Encuentros: Real Dance Classes That Kids Love
Discover their passion. Choose their path. Watch them thrive.
Registration Open Year Round
Whether your child is trying dance for the first time or training with ambition, Encuentros offers a place to thrive. With flexible scheduling and expert instruction, students can choose just one class—or build a full week of movement, rhythm, and growth.
Our classes support all levels, from curious beginners to committed dancers. From Ballet and Flamenco to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Tap, and Contemporary, each genre is taught with cultural depth and professional artistry—helping students discover their own voice in dance.
What Makes Encuentros Different?
Flexible & Customizable: Take one class or mix and match throughout the week
Encouraging & Inclusive: Students of all body types, backgrounds, and learning styles are celebrated
Rooted in Culture: A rich exploration of American, African, and Latine dance traditions
Expert Faculty: Passionate, professional teachers who know how to guide and inspire
Open to All Levels: No prior experience required for most classes
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Afro Caribbean
Through complex rhythms, vivid stories, and rich history, students develop dance fundamentals while exploring the artistry of Afro Caribbean traditions. Drawing from modern, contemporary, and Afrocentric dance practices, this class develops core dance principles such as balance and coordination while introducing students to intricate rhythms and vibrant expressivity. Afro Caribbean prepares students for ongoing studies in a wide range of dance forms including modern, contemporary, and African based styles.
Ballet
The ballet program encourages students to enjoy the challenges and practices of learning ballet technique. Students work with experienced teachers that focus on ballet fundamentals emphasizing placement, execution, precision, clarity of line, dynamic movement, musicality, and freedom of artistic expression. Students will feel a sense of accomplishment through the discipline and mastery of technical skills, while enjoying moving to music, all in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
Pre-Pointe/Pointe is for the beginner pointe dancer. This class will focus on strengthening the muscles of the legs, feet, ankles, and core in order to support pointe work. When the dancer is ready, they will start working on pointe, facing the barre. Students must have a solid foundation in ballet technique (intermediate level proficiency) and approval from the Program Advisor to register.
Students aspiring to go on pointe are highly encouraged to take this class in addition to their ballet class(es) with flat shoes for pre-pointe training.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance centers self-expression, creative freedom, and the conveyance of emotion through movement. Literally meaning “dance of today,” this is a genre grounded in expression and experimentation.
Students draw from ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop to create movement that’s personal, physical, and full of feeling. Great for building strength, confidence, and creativity.
Flamenco
A Ballet Hispánico legacy since 1970. Students learn flamenco technique, history, and musical structure through powerful footwork, rhythmic clapping, and expressive upper body movement—all within a cultural framework.
Hip-Hop
Explore the culture, history, and evolution of hip-hop. Students learn various styles, including locking, popping, house, breaking, and freestyle; building their strength, skill, and technique.
Classes pay homage to the hip-hop pioneers, creating a safe learning space and a sense of community for students to engage in this social dance form.
Jazz
The fundamentals of jazz technique build strong body alignment, increased flexibility, and muscle awareness through its form and style.
Students develop musicality and retention skills as they perform combinations and learn the artistry of various jazz repertoire. Stretch and conditioning is an important element of the class structure, along with the exploration of historical jazz roots.
Latin Rhythms & Salsa
Designed to teach students the history, culture, and social etiquette of Latin dances, these classes sharpen skills in musicality, dance terminology, footwork, body actions, arm styling, floor craft, and partnering.
Classes increase in complexity throughout the year, with ¡mucho sabor!
Modern Fundamentals
Modern Fundamentals introduces students to movement principles from modern dance masters such as José Limón and Martha Graham. Classes focus on developing core dance concepts, such as strength, balance, and coordination, while exploring diverse movement principles such as opposition, spiraling, fall & recovery. The curriculum includes work on spinal articulation, floorwork, movement dynamics, use of weight, and complex rhythms.
Tap
Students will learn tap fundamentals as they develop footwork precision, movement coordination, balance & weight shifts, and rhythmic accuracy. Emphasis is placed on developing the students’ artistry and improvisational skills alongside the history of the artform.
*Int and Adv classes require approval to register.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW OUR CLASS LEVELS WORK
To help every dancer thrive, we group classes by both age and experience level. Whether your child is just starting out or has years of training, they’ll be placed in a class that supports their learning, challenges them appropriately, and sets them up for success.
When registering, you’ll choose a style (like Ballet or Hip-Hop), an age group, and then a level based on your child’s experience.
Levels by Age Group
Ages 6 & 7: At this developmental stage, beginners and experienced students alike benefit from training together. Our classes focus on mastering foundational skills over multiple years, promoting control, coordination, and retention in a fun and nurturing setting.
Ages 8-10: These classes review foundational skills for both beginner and intermediate students, supporting technical progression. With a faster pace, students build coordination, strength, and consistency, laying the groundwork for more advanced techniques.
Ages 11-18: Our higher-level classes are designed for more experienced pre-teens and teens. These levels challenge students individually, focusing on refining consistency, musicality, and artistry over multiple years, preparing them for advanced training.
Which Level Should Choose?
When registering on Mindbody, you can select from:
Beginner: No prior experience needed. Perfect for first-timers!
Beginner/Intermediate: No experience required, but these classes move faster and introduce more complexity than Beginner.
Intermediate: For students with at least 2–3 years of experience, depending on the style. Placement is based on faculty recommendation and approval from School Directors and our Program Advisor.
Intermediate/Advanced: Designed for students with 3–5+ years of experience. Placement requires faculty recommendation and program approval.
Please note: We also consider each student’s physical, social/emotional maturity, and ability to learn and retain material—not just years of experience.
New to our school and unsure where to place your child? Reach out to Georgina Greenleaf, Program Advisor at ggreenleaf@ballethispanico.org to schedule a placement assessment.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE 2025-26 SCHEDULE
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL CALENDAR
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Here's How:
- Create or Log In to Your Account on Mindbody: Visit our Mindbody portal (link above) to get started.
- Add Your Child's Info: Be sure to use their full name and birthdate.
- Enrolling More Than One Child?: Click the dropdown arrow next to your name (top right corner) and select “Add Family Member” to create a profile for each additional student.
Questions? Email us at: school@ballethispanico.org
Tuition
AGES 6 & 7
$1,250.00
AGES 8-18
$1,335.00
For any questions, please email: SODAccounts@ballethispanico.org
QUARTERLY PAYMENT SCHEDULE
- 1st Quarterly Payment: Due upon Registration
- 2nd Quarterly Payment: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- 3rd Quarterly Payment: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- 4th Quarterly Payment: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Please note: Quarterly payments must be submitted manually unless you enroll in automatic payments.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS:
Want your quarterly payments processed automatically? Sign up for this free service by completing this form here and emailing it to SODAccounts@ballethispanico.org for automatic payment scheduling.
Late Fees: All payments that are made 7 days past the due date will incur a $30.00 late fee.
Account Credit:
Existing account credits may be applied to student accounts at the time of a new enrollment purchase. Families wishing to use a previous credit from their accounts must do so through the MINDBODY website, here.
Please contact the School of Dance at school@ballethispanico.org if additional assistance is needed.
For those interested in learning more about our Scholarships & Tuition Assistance opportunities, click:
Tuition Assistance Form
Formulario de Ayuda Financiera
Merit Scholarships Information
For any questions, please email: SODAccounts@ballethispanico.org
CLICK HERE FOR DISCOUNTS & REFERRAL PROGRAM
Referral Credit
When you refer a new student to our school, both you and the new student will receive a $50 credit upon registering to a quarterly payment.
- Please enter referring student's full name in the notes section directly above the "enroll" button on the MindBody Registration Link.
- Cannot be combined with Tuition Assistance or Scholarships.
- Cannot be applied to a tuition that has already been paid.
Bundle Discounts
For Encuentros Ages 6-7 Students:
- First Class at regular price. Get $100 off each additional class!
- Enter BUN25-26 in the notes section directly above the "enroll" button on the MindBody Registration Link.
- Discount will not be applied if code is missing.
- Cannot be combined with Tuition Assistance or Scholarships.
For Encuentros Ages 8-18 Students:
- First Class at regular price. Get $200 off each additional class!
- Enter BUN25-26 in the notes section directly above the "enroll" button on the MindBody Registration Link.
- Discount will not be applied if code is missing.
- Discount can only be applied on partial payments and cannot be retroactively applied if paid in full.
- Cannot be combined with Tuition Assistance or Scholarships.
Sibling Discount
When a student brings their siblings, a 5% discount is applicable per additional sibling that registers.
- Enter SIBLING5 in the notes section directly above the "enroll" button on the MindBody Registration Link.
- Discount will not be applied if code is missing.
- Discount not applicable to Adult Programs or Pa'lante Scholarship Program.
Disclaimers
- Referral Discount: To activate, when enrolling on Mindbody, type "BUN25-26" in the “Enrollment Notes” section and the referring student’s first and last name. The $50 credit will be applied to your account for future use (for families paying the year in full) or to your balance (for families paying in quaterly installments). Parents can refer up to ten students. Referral credit can only be applied if referring and referred students are not on full scholarships.
- Bundle Discount: To activate, type “BUN25-26” in the “Enrollment Notes” section for every class after the 1st one you sign up for.
- Other Rules: Referral Credit and Bundle Discounts can be combined. Valid only for the 2025-26 school year. Discounts cannot be retroactively applied if the instructions are not followed.
The School of Dance partners with Corps Dancewear for custom, logo-printed dress code items. Logo branding is required for all leotards and male shirts. If purchasing from CorpsDancewear.com, enter coupon code KD_BH212 at checkout to receive the required logo-branding and a discount.
All logo printed items are considered custom and cannot be returned/exchanged. Families are strongly encouraged to review sizing charts for all items available on the Corps Dancewear website before finalizing purchases.
Email school@ballethispanico.org with any additional questions or concerns.
