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Encore Dance Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 2 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Phone (717) 569-1828
- Website & schedule encoredance.net — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been dancing at Encore for the past 9 years (she is now 13) and loves every minute of being there!”
“Encore Dance Center is a studio where children and teens learn dance technique and skills, make lasting friendships and have a place to call home.”
“Encore made the experience to try circus arts available to all of the students by offering it in their summer intensive.”
What families & students say
“Encore Dance Center is a studio where children and teens learn dance technique and skills, make lasting friendships and have a place to call home.”
“Thanks to Encore, my daughter has found a love of dance and wonderful role models in the teachers, assistants, and even the older dancers.”
“They offer a large variety of dance styles and really embody not only a passion for dance, but a sense of confidence and friendship with all the dancers.”
“Together we raise thousands of dollars for charity, serve the senior population with performances at senior living centers, WOW crowds at parades, craft shows, and Hershey Park.”
“The instructors are true professionals and expert in their field.”
“They offer a large variety of dance styles and really embody not only a passion for dance, but a sense of confidence and friendship with all the dancers.”
From the reviews
Encore IS family. Alvina and Elaina, who run the studio, and all of the teachers (Dana, Emily, Melissa, etc.) are invested in the maturity of each dancer both as dancers and as people. My daughter has grown technically as a dancer.
We tried several area studios/classes before coming to Encore, and when your kid comes out saying "Sign me up!" with a huge smile on her face, you know you've found the right studio!
Cannot say enough good things about Encore Dance Center! My daughter has been dancing there since age 6 (she's now 13) and she could not imagine dancing anywhere else.
My daughter has been dancing with Encore since she was four. Nine years later, I couldn’t ask for a better studio. The Encore staff have not only helped to develop her into a strong and confident dancer, they have also become our extended family.
Your first ballet class at Encore Dance Center
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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