Encore Studio of Performing Arts - Elk Grove, California

grewupdown76

My daughter has been going to Encore for 3 years. She has had great teachers and Ms Lisa is amazing. My daughter absolutes loves being up on stage for her recitals. And as a parent, I love seeing her up there having so much fun, and I really enjoy seeing all of the other dancers perform too. I have loved every recital she has been in and cant wait for the next one! Ms Lisa even has special tea parties for the little ones after the recitals which are just magical. I am so happy we found Encore!

jennifer pritchard

I can't say enough good things about Encore! My daughter has been attending since she was 4 years old (16 now), and the progress she's made is incredible. The teachers and the owner, Mrs. Lisa are incredibly supportive and encouraging. They create a positive and nurturing environment that makes every student feel special. Love the recitals and how they showcase the hard work of both the students and teachers. I'm so grateful for the dedication and passion the staff brings to every class. Highly recommend!"

Summer Mitchell

Every business has its place, and Encore has a long-standing place in our community. If your child loves to dance/perform, regardless of age or skill level, you have a home here. All dancers of all ages, stages, and abilities are welcomed! Lisa has had a foundation of inclusion and joy that has thrived for decades in our area. Children have fun and learn important lessons in dance and life, without the stress of highly a competitive atmosphere. I cannot recommend this studio enough.

Gabby

We have been dancing with Encore Dance Studio for a few years now and absolutely love it. For the individual who commented shamefully on the recital performances doesn't understand that the girls and adults work hard to be on stage and perform and even for 2 shows back to back. The girls have rehearsals for months on out and are able to showcase what they learned on stage. Being on stage might not be easy for some but it's always enjoyable to see the confidence in the girls to perform such amazing routines. Having theatrics involved with ballet is what makes a recital performance and Encore does just that perfectly. All styles of Dance and levels are offered at Encore and every one is welcomed to participate. It's an amazing experience.

Kristen Holtz

My 5 year old niece goes to this studio. Her teacher is great and she loves her, but the dance recitals are a little too centered on the adult staff instead of the kids. The Christmas / winter recital this year had an “Annie” theme — which was not necessary. Dance recitals don’t need themes or a storyline. Instead of taking 90 minutes, it took 2 hours and 20 minutes, and had extended periods of time with teachers lip syncing to parts of Annie. I think most parents and family members just want to see what their kids have learned / see their kids shine. At dance. Not more lip syncing.

I also think the older kids could do better if they had more time together to rehearse. I can tell they have skills and enjoy dancing, but it seems really thrown together, especially compared to how my friends’ dance recitals were when I was a similar age. For instance, they are often looking at each other to remember where they are in the routine and what the next steps are. I’m kind of guessing they just need more time to practice and refine.

Kevin

My daughter has been going here for a few years now and absolutely loves it. The teachers are great about keeping her engaged and make sure to keep it fun for her. She especially loves the recitals, probably because she loves being the center of attention.

Tiasha Garcia (TJ)

My daughter took ballet lessons with Miss Lisa in the 2000's and had the opportunity to perform in so many theater productions. It was an invaluable and precious part of her childhood.

Nicole Hudson

My daughter has been coming here for about a year, age 4-5. The teachers are great. It may seem like your young kids aren't picking it up, but give it time, if they truly love to dance, you'll see their skills show soon enough. You can't attend every class but for the younger ones you get to be "helper mom/dad" every so often. I think this is beneficial, the kiddos seem to do better without parents in the room. My daughter absolutely loves to go to her ballet/tap class, it's a joy to see her dance around the house and practice what she does in ballet (without her even realizing she's doing it.) I would definitely recommend this studio to friends.