The Encore Center - Dance studio in Southern Pines, North Carolina
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160 East New Hampshire Avenue

Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 3:00 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
27 programs

About The Encore Center

The Encore Center, located in Southern Pines, North Carolina, is a vibrant hub for aspiring dancers of all ages. Specializing in a diverse range of dance disciplines, The Encore Center nurtures talent across foundational styles such as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Hip Hop. Their curriculum also extends to more contemporary forms like Contemporary and the expressive world of Musical Theater, providing a comprehensive dance education. While specific instructor names were not detailed in the provided content, the studio's offerings suggest a dedicated faculty committed to fostering strong technique and artistic growth. The Encore Center appears to offer a welcoming environment for students looking to explore their passion for dance, from introductory levels to more advanced training, aiming to cultivate a lifelong love for the art form within the Southern Pines community.

Styles offered at The Encore Center

Programs from The Encore Center

27 programs available

Classes

Pom

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

Acro

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

Lyrical/Contemporary

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

Hip-Hop

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

Jazz

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

Tap

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

Ballet

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

Musical Theater

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

Hip-Hop

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.

Acro

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.

Contemporary/Lyrical

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.

Jazz (non-combo classes)

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.

Tap (non-combo classes)

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

Ballet (non-combo classes)

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.

Ballet/Jazz Combo Classes

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.

Ballet/Tap Combo Classes

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).

Tiny Tots Ballet

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).

Ballet

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.

Hip-Hop

Bio Coming Soon

Tap

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

Ballet and Combo Classes

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!

Ballet/Jazz/Combo Classes

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.

Ballet/Tap/Contemporary

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.

Ballet/Tap/Lyrical/Combo Classes

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.

Hip-Hop

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!

ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, Irish, contemporary, and more
$62.00

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.

Movement/Dance
$78.00

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

weekly

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Encore Center?

Call The Encore Center at (910) 725-0758 or visit http://encorecenter.net/.

What days is The Encore Center open?

The Encore Center is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

Does The Encore Center have Saturday classes?

Yes, The Encore Center is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact The Encore Center?

The quickest way is to call (910) 725-0758 or visit http://encorecenter.net/.

Is The Encore Center open on weekends?

Yes, The Encore Center is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.