The Encore Center

Pom dance classes for ages 11 and up, focusing on sharp movements, synchronization, and performance quality.

Acro classes for ages 4 and up, combining dance technique with acrobatic elements and tumbling.

Lyrical and Contemporary dance classes for ages 7 and up, blending ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques.

Hip-Hop dance classes for ages 3 and up, exploring street dance styles, grooves, and contemporary choreography.

Jazz dance classes for ages 4 and up, emphasizing energetic movements, isolations, and dynamic choreography.

Tap dance classes for ages 4 and up, developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality.

Ballet classes for ages 2 and up, focusing on foundational techniques and artistry.

Any moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans. Jazz shoes or barefoot is acceptable for class. Hair secured away from face.

Any moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans. (Attire worn for other dance classes, such as ballet or jazz, is not recommended. Relaxed attire promotes the necessary relaxed approach to hip hop technique.) - No midriff allowed. Supportive athletic shoes (not worn outside the studio). Hair secured away from face.

Leotard, biketard, or unitard of any color. Form fitting shorts required if not a 'bike' or unitard. Form tanks and biker shorts or leggings allowed if tank is long enough to cover stomach (no midriffs or uncovered sports bras allowed). MALES: athletic clothes, nothing too baggy. Hair secured away from face, low ponytail preferred. Bare feet.

Any color/style dance leotard, fitted tank, or dance top (no sports bras or bare midriff tops). Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts. Barefoot. Hair must be secured away from face and neck, bun recommended.

Option 1: Black or solid color dance leotard, black fitted shorts, and black/tan tights. Option 2: Fitted tank top with black leggings (no bare midriffs). Black slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes. Hair must be secured away from face and neck, bun recommended.

Moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans. Proper fitting tap shoes (shoes should only be worn in the studio). Hair secured away from face.

Black leotard. Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers). Non-shimmer pink tights (footed or transition). Hair must be secured away from the face in bun (if hair is long enough). MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather). No tutus or recital costumes permitted. Solid color skirts or form fitting shorts may be worn over leotard but not necessary.

Black, pink, or light blue leotard with optional attached skirt or separate ballet skirt. Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers). Pink tights (footed or transition). Black, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes recommend. Dancers are encouraged to have both ballet and jazz shoes, but only ballet shoes are required (unless chosen to perform jazz in recital). MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather). Hair must be secured away from the face and neck, no ponytails, buns recommended.

Black, pink, or light blue leotard with optional attached skirt or separate ballet skirt. Pink tights (footed or transition). Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers). Black tap shoes. MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather).

Solid color with attached skirt (recommended) or separate ballet skirt. Pink tights (footed or transition). Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers). MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather).

Rachel's theatrical performances include Fritzie in Cabaret, Shirley in Disaster! and Judy in 9 to 5 The Musical during her college career. As well as Scraps in Talking With at the Boneyfiddle Fringe Festival, and as Mary-Lou in Cowgirls. She has also been seen as Jerilyn in the world premiere of Split Hickory, and spent a month in Minneapolis during the summer of 2022 continuing workshops for the show alongside the creator. Rachel also plays the saxophone, is a classically trained vocalist, and has a passion for teaching the performing arts.

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Morgan is so excited to be a part of the Encore family!

Teaching dance, she aims to provide an encouraging environment for students to explore movement and grow their technical skills. Lydia is so excited to be sharing her passion with Encore students!

As an instructor, Angela encourages students to be imaginative, fearlessly think outside-the-box and celebrate creative growth and personal discovery through the medium of dance.

Taryn has worked and performed with other various choreographers including, Enzo Celli, international choreographer for Celli Contemporary Ballet, and NobleMotion Dance Company located in downtown Houson. Her dance training includes Ballet, Modern, Aerial, Jazz, Contemporary, Hip-Hop and Tap technique.

Now settled with her blended family, Rachelle takes pride in bringing her love of movement to the next generation. Additionally, as a certified yoga instructor, Rachelle values safe and intentional expression in dance with a mindful approach that emphasizes connection with body confidence.

Her heart for teenagers extends beyond the dance studio to her students at Grace Church where she serves as a leader. When she isn’t dancing or with students, you can find her wrangling one of her 4 children or coaching a fitness class. She loves to foster the use of dance as a creative outlet for students and to see them grow in their confidence and character through dance!

Here at ENCORE!, we offer instruction by professionals in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, contemporary, and more for ages 2 and up! It is our goal to reach dancers no matter what age or level they are and help them grow and reach their individual goals.

Lessons incorporate instruction on many movement/dance forms aligning with literary selections from our Storybook Theatre units.