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ENCORE DANCE TEAMS AT SCHOTIME DANCE CENTER

Encore is where committed, passionate dancers grow, connect, and truly level up.

At Schotime Dance Center, our Encore Program is designed to develop strong, well-rounded dancers who are technically skilled, athletic, expressive performers, and positive teammates. While awards are an exciting part of the experience, our focus is on progress, discipline, confidence, teamwork, and the love of performing.

Because competition dance is about so much more than routines.

It is about building skills for life.

Encore Parent Information Meeting on Friday April 10th at 5:30pm in person at Schotime Dance Center

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Schotime Encore Dancers

The Encore Experience

Encore dancers gain far more than choreography. They build:

  • Confidence
  • Work ethic
  • Teamwork
  • Responsibility
  • Resilience
  • Lifelong friendships

From rehearsals and performances to competitions and team events, dancers learn how to push themselves, support one another, and celebrate growth along the way.

Yes, trophies are fun, and we are incredibly proud of the success our dancers and choreographers have achieved. Our staff includes high-quality, award-winning choreographers whose work has earned choreography awards at all levels, overalls, judges’ awards, and has brought our dancers quite literally to the next level.

But the confidence, friendships, and unforgettable memories matter most.

Why Families Love Encore

Encore offers a balance of:

  • High-quality training
  • Positive mentorship
  • Structured progress
  • Hard work
  • Fun and connection

We challenge our dancers.
We support our dancers.
We celebrate our dancers.

What Sets Encore Apart

Teamwork

Teamwork is a cornerstone of Encore. Through our group dances, dancers learn how to move as one, trust each other, hold each other accountable, and genuinely support one another. They begin to understand that success isn’t just individual. It’s collective. When one dancer improves, the whole team rises.

That mindset is strengthened through the team bonding and activities we intentionally build into our season. From rehearsals that challenge them to communicate and problem-solve together, to team events, shared goals, and moments of celebration, our dancers are constantly growing not just as performers, but as teammates.

The result is more than strong choreography. It’s a connected, supportive community where dancers feel seen, valued, and proud to represent something bigger than themselves. And that kind of culture carries far beyond the stage.

Passionate Coaching Team

What sets our Encore coaching staff apart is the depth of experience behind every decision we make and the level of intention we bring to each dancer. Our team has years of training, performing, teaching, and choreographing experience, along with a strong commitment to the art form and building technically sound, well-rounded dancers.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all coaching. We spend time understanding how each dancer learns, what motivates them, and where they are in their growth. From there, we thoughtfully craft a plan that supports their development and sets them up for long-term success, knowing that every dancer grows in their own way and on their own timeline.

And the results speak for themselves. In just three seasons, we’ve developed dancers from novice level to confident intermediate competitors who are placing and earning awards on stage. That kind of growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through intentional coaching, consistent training, and a team that truly believes in every dancer’s potential.

Hard Work + Fun

We work with intention every single week. We don’t just run routines. We train. We refine. We repeat. We focus on the details that build strong technique and confident performers. Our rehearsals are purposeful, and our dancers understand that progress comes from consistent effort, not shortcuts.

We celebrate wins inside the studio just as much as the ones on stage. A cleaner turn. Stronger timing. A breakthrough in confidence. Those moments matter, and we teach our dancers to value them.

We genuinely enjoy the process and teach our dancers to respect it. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and we’re proud of the discipline, resilience, and work ethic our dancers build along the way.

Encore Team Options

Performing Company

Designed for dancers who want elevated training and exciting performance opportunities while balancing other activities.

Performing Company dancers enjoy:

  • Strong technical training
  • Team bonding events
  • Performances & showcases
  • Lower time commitment
  • Lower financial commitment

Perfect for dancers who love to perform and grow! We offer both a Performing Company Minis and a Performing Company Juniors Team. Dancers must be starting kindergarten in 2026 to join Performing Company Minis.

Competition Team

For dancers ready to fully commit to advanced training and the competitive experience.

Competition Team dancers:

  • Train at an intensive level
  • Attend four regional competitions
  • Participate in one convention, with an additional convention being optional
  • Participate in multiple routines
  • Push technical and performance boundaries
  • Build discipline and resilience

This team is for dancers whose primary focus is dance.

What Both Teams Include

All Encore dancers have:

Team bonding events throughout the season

Professional team photoshoot

Annual team banquet

Participation in Production Number

Encore SchoCase debut event

Community performances

Dance convention experience

Invitation only dance classes

Time Commitment

Competition Team → 2 to 4 nights per week, depending on age and schedule

Encore Competition Team is a year-long commitment designed to build real progress, strength, and consistency. The season begins with mandatory summer training and concludes with our end-of-year Final SchoCase.

Competition Team dancers are required to attend our 6-week summer session, with a minimum 75% attendance. Summer training runs:

  • June 15th through July 3rd
  • July 13th through July 31st

Dancers also participate in our mandatory Choreography Bootcamp held the week of August 3rd, which sets the foundation for the competitive season.

Performing Company Minis → 2 classes per week (less than an hour each)

Performing Company Juniors → 3 classes per week (usually 2 nights a week at the studio)

Encore Performing Company follows a slightly different schedule. The commitment begins with our fall session, with no mandatory summer classes, and concludes with the Final SchoCase at the end of the season. Encore Performing Company’s commitment starts with our fall schedule (no summer classes or bootcamps are mandatory) and concludes with our end of year Final SchoCase.

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Financial Commitment

Encore is an investment in your dancer’s training, confidence, discipline, and personal growth.
Performing Company offers a lighter financial commitment.

Competition Team is comparable to travel sports, with expenses including tuition, costumes, competition fees, and travel.

Detailed estimates are provided in our Encore Handbooks before signing the annual commitment contract. Fees are taken in monthly installments throughout the season.

Questions before auditions?
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2026 Encore Auditions

May 20 – Ballet Observation Class *ages is defined as what age your dancer will be on January 1st, 2027.
Minis (ages 5-8) → 5:00-6:00 PM
Juniors (ages 9-11)→ 6:00-7:00 PM
Teens (ages 12+)→ 7:00-8:00 PM

May 21 – Formal Auditions
All Levels → 5:00-6:30 PM, Minis will be dismissed early and we ask teens stay until 7pm.

  • Form-fitting black dancewear
  • Jazz & ballet shoes
  • Hair in ponytail or bun
  • No jewelry

Photos will be taken at check-in. No headshot needed.

Videos sent one week prior:

  • Performing Company → 1 Jazz Routine
  • Competition Team → Jazz + Lyrical Routine
  • Dancers must arrive prepared.
  • Technique & skills evaluation
  • Across-the-floor progressions
  • Small group choreography

We look for dancers who are:

  • Enthusiastic
  • Coachable
  • Committed
    Positive teammates

If your dancer is not quite ready this season, we are happy to recommend classes to help them prepare for next year.

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