encore! Performing Arts Training & Enrichment Center is much MORE than simply a
place to come learn how to sing, how to play an instrument, take a dance or acting class
or learn to be a better songwriter. From commercial to classical singers and musicians;
whether your favorite focus as an actor is method or improvisation; from Bluegrass to
Opera or Hip-Hop to Gospel; whether you want to be a guitarist in a rock band or aspire
to be the first violinist for a philharmonic; whether you dream of dancing in a ballet or think
it would be fun just to learn to belly dance- our goal is to offer YOU an
ENRICHING, REWARDING and BROADENING experience.
We will pour our heart into providing a professionally-based program(s) to fit the
needs and aspirations, however great or small, of each individual student-artist. We
accomplish this by bringing together gifted coaches, mentors and instructors with
diverse, accredited and professional-working resumes in various creative and artistic
fields of expertise. And most importantly, by just loving and having fun in what we do!
Our ongoing mission is to always be recognized as an enrichment center for the
"common," as well as the "uncommon" creative and performing art forms and artists.
Our vision is that as we ALSO continue to learn and advance as individuals and artists;
and,that OTHERS will come to us seeking that knowledge while sensing our excitement
toshareit. Our hope is to attract people from all walks of life, with different tastes and
styles, from varied backgrounds and that possess unique or multiple talents at ANY level.
* Enrich & Encourage others. * Enliven the creative & artistic spirit.
* Expertly Educate. * Expressly train & inform, polish & prepare.
* Equip and develop the creative and performing artist.
* Nurture other's talents and gifts. * Nourish the artist and arts in the
community. * Necessitate an environment of learning. Fulfill a
* Need for artistic people. * Network with others by
being a Network for others.
* Call out the natural talent(s) & abilities we see in others. Inspire
* Children positively. * Coach, mentor & give experienced direction.
* Instill Confidence, motivate & strengthen the artistic Community.
* Compel with positive influence. * Cultivate "natural" abilities of the artist.
* Condition the artist using "proven" methods, effective
* Curriculum and accredited pedagogy.
* Provide Opportunity to all artists at any level.
* Originate ideas that will make a positive impression on young talent
and foster new generations of artisans. * Outsource to Others Often
and enlist Other professionals, community or industry leaders,
and "master" artists as necessary, to best
educate and inform artists and staff.
* Rouse, influence, stir and stimulate interest in every eager artist.
* Raise the standard of excellence and expectation in the artistic community.
* Recognize & Reward others often!
* Embrace, support and applaude the Efforts of creative & artistic hearts.
* Excite the world with ideas. * Exhilarate the artist, and always work to
* Enhance our own Entertainment.
We recognize that there is a HUGE community of diverse and tremendously talented
individuals in this wide beautiful area of NWA. We also notice the amount of passion,
expertise, hard work, dedication and professionalism that the community theatres,
schools, clubs, arts organizations, teachers, directors and many more, put into so many
facets of the creative and artistic community that is thriving in NWA. We are committed to
helping others, instilling all artists with skills, confidence and respect for others.
We are working artists with an intense and long-term commitment -- to the creative
process; to exploring the profound intelligence of the imagination; to cultivating successful
careers in the performing arts; to developing political, ethical and cultural consciousness;
and mostly, to help bring "rise" to amazing, versatile, valued and self-sufficient
artists & entertainers from this wonderful area of the world.
-Brian Yandell, Founder & Artistic Director