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Perform an encore for your audience

Plan and perform a short encore for an audience: rehearse a favorite song or act, add a surprise twist, and confidently bow for applause.

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Step-by-step guide to perform an encore for your audience

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What you need

Adult supervision required, costume or accessory, favorite song or act, simple prop to surprise the audience, small clear performance area, timer or clock

Step 1

Pick your favorite song or short act to use for your encore.

Step 2

Decide how long your encore will be and pick a target time like 30 or 60 seconds.

Step 3

Choose one surprise twist to add such as a costume reveal a funny ending or a new dance move.

Step 4

Gather the prop and costume you will use and bring them to your performance spot.

Step 5

Do a quick voice warm-up like humming or a siren sound.

Step 6

Practice the opening part of your encore until you can start clearly.

Step 7

Practice the ending part of your encore until you can finish smoothly.

Step 8

Rehearse the surprise twist slowly until you can do it without stopping.

Step 9

Do a full run-through of the entire encore with your timer to check the length.

Step 10

Make small adjustments to timing or props based on your run-through.

Step 11

Set up your stage area so the front is clear for your audience.

Step 12

Mark the exact spot where you will stand and where you will bow.

Step 13

Perform your encore confidently for your audience.

Step 14

Bow confidently to accept the applause from your audience.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Final steps

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Help!?

What can we use instead of a special costume or stage prop if we don't have them?

Use household items like a scarf or apron as a costume, a wooden spoon as a microphone prop, and your phone as the timer while you gather the prop and costume and bring them to your performance spot.

I'm stumbling over the surprise twist and messing up the ending—what should I try?

Rehearse the surprise twist slowly until you can do it without stopping, mark the exact spot where you will stand and where you will bow, and run the entire encore with your timer to adjust timing and smooth the ending.

How can I change the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger kids pick a shorter target time like 30 seconds, choose a very simple surprise twist (for example a hat reveal) and focus on practicing the opening and ending parts, while older kids can aim for 60 seconds, add more complex props or choreography, and do full timed run-throughs.

How can we make the encore more special before sharing it on DIY.org?

After doing a full run-through and making small adjustments to timing or props based on your run-through, add personal touches such as a handmade backdrop, a signature final bow position, and record the performance to share your finished creation on DIY.org.

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Facts about performing arts for kids

👏 A performer's bow often leads to louder and longer applause during a curtain call.

🎉 Adding a surprise twist (a costume prop or unexpected ending) makes an encore extra memorable.

🎵 Encores became a common concert tradition in the 19th century when audiences demanded extra pieces.

🎭 Rehearsing an encore a few times helps performers nail timing, cues, and confident bows.

😅 Stage fright is very common — many famous performers still feel nervous before a show.

How do I help my child plan and perform a short encore for an audience?

To plan and perform a short encore, pick a favorite song or act under two minutes, break it into small rehearsal segments, and add one surprise twist (a costume reveal, an extra dance step, or a funny line). Practice transitions, timing and a confident bow. Do several full run-throughs with family as audience, give gentle feedback, and end with applause practice so the child learns pacing and stage presence.

What materials and props do I need to prepare for a child's encore performance?

You'll need simple materials: a playback device or instrumental track, a music stand or tablet for lyrics, lightweight props and costume pieces, a small microphone or prop microphone, a timer, and an applause cue (family clapping or a sign). Prepare a safe performance area with clear floor space and low stage marking tape. Optional: a notepad for cues and a camera to record the encore for later practice.

What ages is planning and performing an encore suitable for?

This activity suits toddlers through preteens with adjustments. Ages 3–5 enjoy short songs and simple movements with adult guidance; ages 6–9 can plan small surprises and rehearse independently with supervision; ages 10–12 refine timing, expression, and a confident bow. Adapt complexity to the child’s attention span and motor skills. Children with special needs may participate with tailored cues, shorter pieces, and extra rehearsal time.

What are the benefits of encore practice and how can I keep it safe?

Encore practice builds confidence, memory, listening skills, creativity and calm under pressure while teaching performance etiquette and teamwork. It also encourages risk-taking and resilience when things don’t go perfectly. For safety, check props for choking hazards, keep volume moderate, secure loose rugs, and use soft costume pieces. Supervise young performers, limit audience size if needed, and rehearse exits so children know how to leave stage safely after the bow.

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