Encore Studio of Performing Arts

This dance studio has been a wonderful place for my daughter to learn how to dance. I love the recitals they have in the Sheldon High School Theater, a very nice professional type of theater, although, on a smaller scale. The recitals are like a trial version of a professional production. This gives the young dancers a taste of what it is really like to be a professional dancer. They become used to performing in a place that would be similar to a larger theater, in case they ever want to pursue a career in dance. I have read some of the negative comments and don’t agree. I have always found the employees to be very thoughtful and fair in their business dealings.

Where do I begin? For starters, the lady at the front desk is so monotone, no motivation to help, and rude! Owner and instructors are overall friendly (Hello, they need to keep you coming back right?). Nothing I did with them was handled on a professional level. Few times I brought issues with the front lady to the owner I either never got a reply or no follow through. They even lost my pictures I ordered with them and no one ever even offered an apology. They seemed annoyed that I was bugging them for pics THEY LOST. DO NOT RECOMMEND them try ELITE DANCE

We moved our daughter to another dance school about a year ago and it’s been night and day. I think Encore is a good «beginner» dance school, but if your daughter is serious about dance and you plan to have her at school more then an hour a week, then it would behoove you to consider a school that not only teaches dance, but educates your child as well. The teachers are always asking questions of the dancers and it’s refreshing to see that interaction. If you don’t believe me then attend another school’s dance recital and you’ll see the difference especially in the older dancers. If you want to compare dancers at age level, then Elite hosts their annual dance recital in June at Consumnes HS, and tickets are available to the public. Be prepared to leave with your mouth open!

I regret that I should have checked the review before I enroll my daughter. I totally agree with Mrs Goh and the rest who gave their negative feedback here in Unilocal.After joining for 2months, I have so much hesitation to continue. I was overwhelming by their idea of how they run their recitals twice in a year by earning more money through the kids’ performance. Kid’s recital fees, tickets for each one family members who attend, expensive one-​time costume, CD. And, this is totally not professional at all by always hearing teacher asked to eat in her restaurant which next to the studio! The front desk lady is not so friendly, happened TOO short notice of class cancelation (when we reach the studio) this is totally unacceptable because we traveled quite a distance to the studio. They have A LOT to improve… Hope they read!

I really like the staff here and I’ve been here from ages 3 – 12, but after a while, I wasn’t really feeling it there anymore. It’s awesome when you’re smaller and getting older then you learn more. But once you get around my age, they’ve already taught you many things and they just teach the same things over and over again. I haven’t learned anything new in a year. Yes, the staff is super friendly and fun and I had a lot of friends there, but they didn’t push me to my full ability and now they do that at my new studio. I’m learning a lot of new moves that I never even heard of at Encore. I suggest Elite Studio of Dance.

Have not been pleased with this studio. First, they rope you in to a session only to then tell you that you must pay for an additional session in order to participate in the recital. Add in costume fees, recital fees, tickets to view the recital and this adds up to big $$$. Secondly, this studio thrives on inconveniencing the parents. They only accept cash or check (no ATM or credit, no online billing, etc.). To pay for classes or purchase something simple such as tights takes at least 20 minutes. To purchase recital tickets, parents must line up for 1+ hours while one person sells tickets and the owner stands by and watches. Communication to parents is minimal and lacks any vital information. Parents are expected to drop off their small children & leave. There is no waiting room or seats for the parents to wait in @ studio 2. My daughter enjoyed the dancing, but until this studio respects and values my time as much as I do theirs, we will not be signing up for any more sessions.

They moved to a more crowded location where parking is horrible. information sent via email about classes & recitals are not thorough. Other than that, Miss. Cassandra is super nice. I’m hesitant to put my daughter in another class because one of the younger instructors was not very friendly when our daughter took a make up class.

Just finished up our Kindermusik class at Encore. Ms. Lisa is dedicated, organized and attentive, and takes the time to make each activity and song relevant for the children and what they’re experiencing at this point in their development. The facility is very clean, bright, and welcoming. I will be bringing my other child back for dance lessons now that I’ve found Encore!

My daughter has been going here for two years. The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. The prices are very reasonable for the classes they teach here. You have the option to pay for 8 weeks or a full 16 weeks. Classes range from age. The beginning age group starts at 3 and up. They teach ballet, tap, hip-​hop and the list go on. They have 2 recitals a year. My daughter has been in 3 so far and it has given us great memories. Miss Lisa is a great teacher and runs this studio. I already recommend this place to my friends. It’s a great place for beginning ballet classes for little ballerinas.

Good place for little ballet beginners… friendly staff… very organized… and great communication between teachers and parents… it is really all about the students here. They do evening classes for working parents and Saturdays too. Very convienent!