Encore InterArts Academy
Encore InterArts Academy believes in fun, unique and dynamic art programs for children as well as children/parent involved programs. Opportunity classes being offered at the center are designed to meet individual learning needs conducted by instructors who are also professionals in their career. We believe that every human has an innate artistic inclination; whether in music instrumentation, dance, acting, singing, visual/sculptural art or writing. We also offer an art of self- defense class.
Why a Center for the Arts?
The innovative art-integrated programs at Encoreinterarts Academy introduces various forms of art and that being involved can be fun for children and those accompanied by parents/adults. As for the toddlers and children, our art programs are holistic in approach and will be helpful in the child's progress to higher levels of academic education. It will provide them that edge of confidence having a healthy lifestyle and balance allowing each to discover the world of arts and the importance it can offer.
Encore InterArts Musical Theater
Our spring 2010 musical theater class provides a unique and fun experience for kinds, tweens and teens ages 7-18 yrs. All enrollees will take part in various theater workshops (acting, vocal and dance). Towards term 2 the students will prepare for an original musical production called "The Glass Labyrinth". Written by veteran actor and director Leo Rialp. Additionally, the kids ages 7-10 yrs. will also perform in a musical revue, as well as participate in the ensemble (group numbers) of the full performance with the older kids. Music director and coach will be Mrs. Veronica Callos.
Pop Culture Dance
Pop culture is a term that defines the preference of the mainstream. A phenomenal influence of our mass media. Derived from the term, Pop Culture dance classes will be trained by international champion member – Mr. Jog Nebres from the hip-hop group Team Vibe Pilipinas.
A tasteful cross between 2 dance styles (hip-hop and jazz). For the beginners and advance group, we will provide rigorous and fun one hour sessions on Saturdays and choreograph up to at least 3 dance numbers to showcase. They will be booked to perform for future shows and culminating events.
Come join the fun and learn the history of Hip-Hop all the way to knowing how to groove as your child, tween, teen or adult will be part of THE POP CULTURE Dance Troupe!
Art With the Pros
Come join this never before artistic experience! Enroll your child, tween or teen. We even encourage adults/parents in this unique program of the visual, sculpture and clay forming art. Ten art sessions with a recognized Filipino artist per session! These artists have been selected for their unique and identifiable works of art and are well-recognized in their field. True masters by passion, dedication and experience are here to teach and guide the students through their own field of art expertise. Be an apprentice alongside the pros and express and create your very own masterpiece. This is surely a fun and memorable experience for individuals who will exhibit their art creations in a culminating exhibit.
Jake Macapagal
Head of Theater Arts
Dramatic Arts
Jake Macapagal has filled up his resume quite impressively. The experienced stage thespian has essayed an impressive array of roles both on stage and screen.
Lead roles include 'King Marchan' in Zebra Crossing's "Victor/Victoria" opposite international jazz artiste, Laura Fygi), 'Bernando' in Stages' "West Side Story", 'Alex' in Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Aspects of Love" and 'El Gallo' in the Repertory Philippines' production of "The Fantasticks."
He has also done his share of international productions such as "Miss Saigon" (Germany and UK), "Rent", "Elegies for Angels, Punks and Ranging Queens" and "Nagraland", as well as Manila productions of "Les Miserables", "My Fair Lady", Jack and the Beanstalk", "Cabaret", "Falsettos", Hedgwig and the Angry Inch", "Cats", original cast "Joseph The Dreamer", "Firstname", "Peter Pan", "Once On This Island", Goethe Institure's 'Slipped Disc' and Virgin Labfest 2: Naked Truths,' Payb/Six'.
Indie film credits include Chateau de Rozesu, Pandanggo, Doble Vista (Audience Choice Cinemalaya 2007), Mona, Quadro, Foster Child, Sinungaling na Buwan, Pi7ong Tagpo and Frou Frou Wag Mo Sabihin Kay Itay (Cinemanila SEA Best Short 2008).
He is one of the 'Best Supporting Actor' finalists for the People's Insider Magazine 2007 Top Choices For Local Film Awards and won the 'breakthrough performance by an Actor' award from the 4th Golden Screen Awards for his top-notch performance in Will Fredo's "Compound".
As a singer, Jake collaborates frequently with fashion show director Daniel Boey on productions, and has performed in numerous fashion and lifestyle events, including the Singapore Jewel Fest opening gala and the New Paper New Face fashion show. In 2009, he headlined a jazz showcase at the Jewel Pavilion in Singapore, mergin fashion, jewelry and music into one spectacular extravaganza.
He is a certificate holder of NIDA National Institute of Dramatic Art in attendance to the Winter Actors Studio 2010 in Sydney, Australia. He also attended Basic Stage Combat sessions with Kyle Rowling in Australia.
I Can Read!
A Program For Beginning Readers
What: A program that teaches early reading skills and promotes enjoyment and love for books!
Who: Children ages 4 to 5
In this class, the following reading skills will be taught: letter identification, letter sound recognition, sight reading of frequently used words, blending and decoding of three-letter words. In addition, children will be exposed to various stories on a daily basis so they develop a love for books and reading! An assessment will be given before and after the program.
Story Tellers
A Literature-Based Program for Children with Communication Deficiencies
What: A Program that targets comprehension (receptive skills) and communication skills, both verbal
and written (expressive skills)
Who: For children ages 8 to 10
This program will use fictional and non-fictional stories to develop comprehension and communication skills. A typical session will require children to read, respond to literature through discussions and writing, and share their written work. An assessment will be given before and after the program.
Cracking Codes
An Intensive Reading Program for Struggling Readers
What: An intensive reading program that uses the Orton-Gillingham PAF program. This is strongly recommended for children experiencing great difficulty learning to read.
Who: Children ages 5 and up
The Orton-Gillingham PAF Method
A multi-sensory approach to teaching reading (decoding), spelling, and handwriting. Every child learns differently. This approach allows children to use visual, auditory, and kinesthetic channels to learn.
Phonics-based. It focuses on the relationship between sounds and letters to help children read words.
Systematic. Lessons are presented in a sequential manner beginning from the simplest to the most complex.
Involves routines that are consistent. The predictability of the sessions gives children a feeling of confidence, thereby increasing their chances for success.
Pia Rica Alpapara-Pulido, MSEd., MA Psychology
Head of Educational Programs
Pia has been teaching children for fourteen years. Her experience spans both regular and children with special needs in both the classroom and clinical settings. Her profession has brought her from Manila to New York and back, excited with the prospect of melding the knowledge gained working and studying abroad with the unique challenges in the Philippines.
In pursuing her passion for teaching, Pia has sought to arm herself with all the tools necessary to provide her students with a great education. In line with this, she has completed graduate studies in Ateneo de Manila, a Masters degree in Psychology with a focus on Child and Family Development, and Bank Street College of Education in New York City, a Masters degree in Special and General Education for Early Childhood.
Psychological Assessment in Ortigas CenterThe Comprehensive evaluation will provide a complete profile of the child that will aid professionals in creating suitable program as well as provide information on how to address the child's needs.
An assessment is normally aimed at:
- Gathering information about a child in an attempt to answer some questions about behavior, emotions, personality or intellectual/cognitive abilities.
- Determining if a child is advanced or delayed in academic achievement as compared with other children.
- Identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the child by collecting and distilling information thus, serving as an aid in planning instructional curricula/program based on the child's learning styles.
- Comparing previous and current results to see if any change has occurred.
- Assessing if the child needs intervention.
You may also consider having your child tested when:
- You are faced with several options as to where to enroll your child.
- Your child is observed to have advanced skills or difficulty academically.
- Your child is having changes in behavior or related problems.
- Your child is observed to excel in school much more than what is expected of his/her age and you want to validate his/her scholastic achievement.
Maria Luz B. EstudilloHeadway School for Giftedness Founder and Directress
PRC Guidance Counselor license# 08291960
Ms. Estudillo is the founder and directress of Headway School for Giftedness, an institution that provides an environment that nurtures the innate gifts and talents of young learners.
Aside from running a school for seven years, Ma'm Luz has been in the field of counseling for the past 23 years. She has traveled abroad for trainings in topics like "Gifted Education Assessment" and "Programming and Counseling and ADHD".
Drawing on her vast experience in counseling, she also specializes in Individual and/or Group Psychological testing, Children's Behavioral Problems, Parenting Education, Child Abuse and Sexual Harassment Issues, Inclusive System and Gifted education. She also worked as counselor in Marist School, Marikina, for 8 years and was a former professor in the Graduate Studies of Guidance and Counseling at St. Joseph's College.
She finished a Masters degree in Guidance & Counseling at the University of the Philippines and gained professional training in her fields of specialization in USA and Australia.
Beyond her credentials, Ma'm Luz, as her faculty and staff fondly call her, possesses the heart of a true educator.
Music therapists use musical interactions and interventions to help children and adults with special needs learn both functional and academic skills necessary to lead independent, fulfilling lives.
Music therapists work with individuals at all levels of abilities and challenges, including disorders such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, pervasive developmental disorders, and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Music therapy services can take place in school and/or in the home. Many times children with special needs are first included in general music education classrooms prior to integrating into math or reading classrooms.
Common music therapy goal areas include improving motor skills, communication, academic skills, and addressing pre-academic skills such as attention span, following directions, and eye contact. Playing instruments and singing songs can incorporate both academic concepts within the songs themselves and encourage positive group participation.
Music Academy
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Drums
- Pre-schoolers Percussion Ensemble
- Voice
- Band
