FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What types of dance do you offer for Competition?

Answer: We compete in many genres which include: Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop and acro/tumbling.

How many Competitions do you compete in each year?

Answer: We compete in 4 Regional Competitions including a National Competition. Competitions run between February-July. 

How many days a week will my child take classes?

Answer: Competition Team meets 2-4 days a week (Monday-Thursday) and 2 Saturdays a month (September-January).

When are Auditions? 

Answer: Please refer to the Audition Form on the website for further information about times. Keep in mind this is for dancers NEW TO ENCORE'S COMPETITION TEAM.  Existing members will be auditioning throughout the week during their normal classtimes.

What are all of the costs to be on the team?

Answer:

$150 Monthly Tuition (this includes all technique classes and up to 3 competition dances)

$10/month for each additional competition group dance your child competes in.

Private Lessons are Optional. Costs are below.

$30/week for a Competition Solo

$25/week for a Competition Duo

$20/week for a Competition Trio

$25/week for a Private technique class

One-time Choreography Fees: These are due between August-September and the cost is based on your total number of dances. Solo choreography fees are $200; Duo/trio fees are $100/dance.  Group choreography fees are $25/dance.

Costume Fees:  Approximately $100-$125 per dance. This does not include shoes. Costumes are typically purchased between October-December and payment is due when they are ordered.

Competition Fees: Each competition charges different amounts ranging from $45-65/group dance, $75-100 for Duos/Trios and $100-$150 for solos and are due approximately 45 days prior to the competition.