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Encore Dance Centre

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in San Dimas, California

Kids & teens Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
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  • Phone +1 909-599-1111
  • Website & schedule encoredancecentre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Encore Dance Centre, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 5 mentions

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 17 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions
🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

From the reviews

I love it here! So welcoming! I love every dancer and teacher there, my 2nd home :-)

★★★★★ — Tabitha, Aug 2021

Weve been coming here since 2013 and now I have my 2nd child enrolled. Love the staff, faculty, studio, and the shows are amazing! Always blown away!

★★★★★ — Gina, Jan 2020

I have been dancing at encore for 8 years and it’s amazing all the staff is nice and all the teachers are so talented and patient

★★★★★ — Haidyn, Jul 2022

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Your first ballet class at Encore Dance Centre

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Encore Dance Centre

432 E Foothill Blvd, San Dimas, CA91773

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