VISCERAL ENCORE, now in its third year, is a performance company led by artistic directors Michelle Meltzer and Braeden Barnes, created for dancers aged 35 and older. Encore offers a rare opportunity for both seasoned movers and developing dancers to return to the stage, not just in class, but through performance. This 14 - week program fosters a space where artistry deepens with age, and the body’s evolving story is not only accepted, but celebrated, culminating in a public performance.
Encore challenges cultural norms that tie dance to youth and narrow ideals of appearance. It stands as a powerful response to those limitations, reclaiming space for mature performers to express their voices through contemporary movement and continue their lifelong creative journey.
Because if you’re human, you’re a dancer.
SEASONTHREE ENCORE Workshops and Programs
All workshops can be used to audition for the Encore 14 week Program.
If you are unable to attend the workshops but are still interested in being considered for SEASONTHREE, please email visceralencore@gmail.com.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS*
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28 | 9:30 AM - 1 PM
SUNDAY JANUARY 25* | 9:30 AM - 1 PM
*OFFICAL SEASONTHREE AUDITION
Cost: $60
To register email visceralencore@gmail.com
THREE DAY WORKSHOPS
NOVEMBER 7 - 9
FRIDAY | 5 - 8:30 PM
SATURDAY | 4 - 9 PM
SUNDAY | 9:30 - 1 PM
JANUARY 16 - 18
FRIDAY | 5 - 8:30 PM
SATURDAY | 4 - 9 PM
SUNDAY | 9:30 - 1 PM
ONE DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: 9:30 - 10:45 AM: Ballet 11 AM - 12:00 PM: Contemporary / Modern 12 - 12:30 PM: Encore Repertory 12:30 - 1 PM: Q&A 3 DAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: FRIDAY 3:30 - 4:30 PM: Observation of Visceral Dance Company and Q&A with Artistic Teams and dancers (Optional) 4:30 - 5 PM: Welcome and time to change 5 - 6:30 PM: Technique class 6:30 - 8:30 PM: Creation/Choreography SATURDAY 4 - 5:30 PM: Technique class 5:30 - 8 PM: Creation/ Choreography SUNDAY 9:30 AM - 11AM: Technique class 11AM - 12:30 PM: Review and Rehearsal 12:30PM - 1 PM: Performance 1 PM - 2 PM: Post-showing gathering with drinks /toast at the lounge THREE DAY WORKSHOP DETAILS: TECHNIQUE CLASSES Engage in ballet and contemporary/improvisation classes taught by the Co- Directors of Visceral Encore, Braeden Barnes and Michelle Meltzer, as well as Artistic Director of Visceral Dance Nick Pupillo. Q&A SESSION Learn more about the Encore program. CREATION PROCESS Collaborate with directors Braeden Barnes and Michelle Meltzer to develop an original work, culminating in a performance on the last day of the workshop.