Encore Dance Academy

Recital Information Meeting 1
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-25
This is our first round of recital meetings. We will discuss what to expect, how the recital runs, dates, and costs. Once we have all of the meetings, you will receive an email that will have your dancer(s) names, what dance classes they are registered for, and what show each dance is in. Please, please, please look at this document, and if there is an error in your dancer’s classes, we really need to know immediately so we can make the change.
There will be a link that every family will need to fill out. We cannot stress the importance of this. This is where you will let us know if your dancer will be performing in the recital and if they will be doing all the registered dances. If they are NOT doing all registered dances, there will be a section to let us know which ones they will be performing in. This link will be added to the recital portion of the website as well.
While we do attempt to measure every dancer, sometimes there are absences, etc, and we aren’t able to. There will be a place for you to put your dancer’s street size. We need to know numbers if at all possible.. like child 10/12, etc.
We will do a quick 10-15-minute session at the end of each class and request that one parent attend.

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-25 04:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Encore Dance Academy Bear, 460 Eden Circle, Bear, DE, 19701, United States
Trunk or Treat in the Bear Parking lot!
There will be a sign up so we know how many families to expect. If you want to treat, you have to Trunk!!
This is such a fun event, and the kids love it.
4pm start time.

Newark Halloween Parade- Elite Ensemble Participate
2025-10-26 13:00 - 17:00
Newark Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Main Street
The parade runs from 3pm-5pm down Main Street. We will have a theme, and everyone can dress accordingly.
In past years, we’ve had to meet at a location around 1ish- we won’t know the exact times until we are told by the City of Newark.
This is such a fun day for all

Studios Closed for Halloween
2025-10-31
Classes are cancelled tonight, October 31st, so families who wish to participate in Halloween Festivities are able to do so!

Closed for Thanksgiving
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-29
The studio will be closed for Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time off!

Winter Wonderland Show
2025-12-07 10:00 - 19:00 | St. Marks High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
Winter Wonderland Show 2025 – Tickets On Sale Now!
Get ready for a magical celebration of the season with two showtimes to choose from — be sure to select the correct one when purchasing your tickets!
Buy Tickets & Shirts Here: https://29026.danceticketing.com/
Winter Show Shirts are also available through the ticketing website.
Shirt sales end November 3rd to ensure delivery in time for the show!
Bazaar Between Shows
Enjoy festive fun between the two performances:

Games
Holiday Shop
Local Vendors
Bake Sale
Visit with Santa!

Don’t miss this festive family event!

Costume Measurement Week
2025-12-08 - 2025-12-13
We will measure dancers in classes this week to ensure we order the correct size costumes for our June recital.
If your dancer is not in class or misses class for whatever reason, please try to bring them in one day before we close for winter break, as most costumes are ordered during this time.
We do ask for their street size clothing in the recital confirmation form, but we still like to get accurate measurements.
We do always allow for growth, especially for our tiny dancers – and as a reminder, dance costumes are supposed to fit like this year’s bathing suit, not next year’s Halloween costumes! 🙂

Studio Closed for Winter Break
2025-12-22 - 2026-01-03
We are closed for winter break from December 22nd through January 3rd and will reopen on Monday, January 5th.

Bring Your Daddy to Dance Week (or any Special Adult)
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-17
💃 Bring Your Daddy (Adult) to Dance Week! 🕺

Every ballet class, Prekinder, and Kinderdance class invites you to bring your special adult—Daddy, Pop-Pop, older brother, family friend, or Mom/grandmom, aunt) (please no same-age or younger siblings)—to dance with you!
👉 Not enrolled in a ballet class? Email us at encoredanceacademyde@gmail.com, and we’ll help you find the perfect class to join.
If younger dancers would like to leave after the ballet portion, that’s okay—or they can stay! We understand it can be hard for little ones once their adult leaves.
During class, we’ll do stretches, center floor work, progressions, and finish by dancing together! Moms (or any non-dancing adults) are welcome to sit around the room and capture photos and videos for memories.
✨ This is one of our favorite weeks of the year—don’t miss it!

Elite Showcase
2026-01-18 04:00 | St. Marks High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States
✨ Our Elite Showcase is Almost Here! ✨

📅 Date: January 18th
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
We would love to see our amazing dance family there to cheer us on! This special event is where we unveil our competitive dances for the very first time—on stage!
It’s the only time you’ll see all of our competitive routines performed together in one show. If you’ve ever thought about competing in the future, this is the perfect opportunity to see what it’s all about and get inspired!
💃 Come support, celebrate, and experience the magic with us!
https://29026.danceticketing.com/r/events/

Studio Closed for Presidents Day
2026-02-16
The studio will be closed in honor of Presidents Day

Summer Session Opens
2026-03-01
Summer Session Registration Opens!
Find the summer session that you are interested in, register and we will take care of the rest!

Studio Closed for Spring Break
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-12
The studio will be closed for Spring Break from April 6th through April 12th and we reopen on Monday, April 13th

Studio Closed- Memorial Day
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25
The studio will be closed for Memorial Day.

Recital Week!
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-14 | St. Marks High School, 2501 Pike Creek Road, Wilmington, DE, 19808, United States

First Day of Summer Session
2026-07-13
First day of summer session classes begins today! This is a GREAT way to try new styles of dance, or to keep learning over the summer!
Click here to register
