Encore Dance Center

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Encore Dance Center
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Encore Dance Center was established in 1998, with the ambition of becoming the best dance center in Hampton Roads. Our goal is to be able to provide many choices for your dancer. We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Hip Hop and Pilates. We begin at age three for children wanting to have a great time listening and dancing to great music, and continue to a very advanced adult program for the professionals and the more experienced dancer.

Encore Dance Center's main objective is to provide a fun and creative experience while learning the art of dance. Encore will have opportunities for the dancers to perform throughout the year. Our recital is called Showcase 2011 and we perform at the Sandler Center at Town Center in Virginia Beach. We are very proud of our yearly production and are always trying to improve oue show. Many have compared our Showcase to a broadway show. That is exactly what we are trying to accomplish and with our amazing teachers and staff our shows continue to be first class productions. We think it is fitting that the best dancers in the area should dance at the nicest performing arts theater in Virginia. We believe dancers are born to perform and we believe these performance opportunities contribute to a well rounded experience and a true sense of accomplishment. Dancing at the Sandler Center is the highlight of our year and something all our dancers hopefully will remember for the rest of their lives.

But what makes a dance studio and what we believe makes us great is our professional dance instructors. Our instructors are extremely talented and very eager to incorporate fun and discipline into dance. All of our instructors are accomplished and well rounded dancers and ready to help your dancer improve their dance skills, enrich their social skills and provide a healthy activity for all to enjoy. Dancers are the most beautiful people in the world.

Diane Holland is the founder of Encore Dance Center which opened in 1998. She attended Point Park College in Pitssburgh on a dance scholarship. Before relocating to Virginia, she taught dance in Houston under associates with the London Ballet. In all, she has been dancing for over 20 years. She's currently a member of DEA and DMA, and has danced for the Rodriguez Dance Company in Houston, as a performer at Busch Gardens and a lead dancer for dinner theater productions. She is a firm believer in the concept that anyone and everyone can benefit from dance, and would like to invite everyone to come explore this excellent creative outlet.

Kathy Walker is from Brooklyn, New York and has her B.A. degree in English. She has been teaching dance for 25 years. She has been teaching for five years at Encore. Kathy has her certification from DMA in ballet, tap, and jazz. Some of her awards include 1980 "Most Entertaining Award" and Award winning Choreographer". She feels Encore has a great family atmosphere, professionalism and great support.

Danielle Green is from Virginia Beach, Virginia and has her Bachelors Degree in Dance and her Masters in Early Childhood Education. She has been dancing for 32 years, has been teaching for 21 years and is in her seventh year of teaching for Encore.

Savanna Brown is from Virginia Beach, Virginia and is currently attending ODU. She has been dancing for 17 years and is in her fourth year of teaching for Encore. Savanna has her certification from DMA in ballet, tap, and jazz. Some of Savanna's achievements are becoming a dance teacher and getting her certification. She feels that Encore provides dancers with great opportunities and it's a fun environment.

Jaime Isaacson was born and raised in Virginia Beach, VA. She has trained and performed up and down the East coast from Broadway Dance Center in Manhattan, New York to Epcot Center in Orlando, Florida. She previously resided in Charlotte, NC where she owned a dance boutique, was a manager for one of the Top 10 studios in the nation, and designed innovative dance shoes for several companies. Jaime was the assistant director of a Southeastern company that teaches dance and sports to preschoolers around the nation. She was also the subject model for the National Dance Week Photography contest winner in 2003. While continuing to teach and choreograph, she is currently the state representative for North Carolina and Virginia for 'Dance Teachers On-Line', and a judge for several well-known dance competitions. Jaime is recognized for her creativity and dedication.

Linda Hummel is from Norfolk, Virginia and is in her second year instructing with Encore Dance Center. She has been dancing for 17 years and was a member for Encore Dance Company for 5 years.

Whitney tenHoeve is from Virginia Beach, VA. Whitney has been dancing for 25 years, has been teaching for thirteen years, and has been teaching at Encore for three years. She has her certification from DMA in ballet, tap, and jazz and has her BA in dance performance. The people who influenced Whitney to dance, were her supportive parents. Some of her achievements/awards are choreography award for "Slow Me Down", dancing in a professional tap company, to "Dancing on Common Ground." Things she likes about Encore are the dancers, and the family atmosphere.

Joel Roman is from New York and attended Full Sail Real World Education, Winter Park, Fl, and Recording Arts School. He has been dancing for 16 years and teaching for 10 years. Joel has his certification from Recording Arts. He received an award in the "B-Boy Battle 2007." Joel feels that Encore has a super environment for all students and a great staff. Joels' favorite style of dance is Hip Hop and Break dancing. He is a great asset as a Hip Hop teacher.

Allison Dubreuil is from Michigan, and has a degree in French from the University of Arizona. She has been dancing for 24 years, has been teaching for nine years, and is in her second year of teaching at Encore. Allison has her certification from DMA in ballet, tap, and jazz. Allison's grandmother inspired her to become a dancer. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary. Her proudest moment was receiving the "Young Choreographer of the Year" award. Allison likes the positive atmosphere, and dedicated students. She feels that students will gain a strong foundation of technique about dance.

Missy Moxie is from Newport News, Virginia and a graduate of James Madison University. She has been dancing for 19 years and is in her third year of teaching for Encore. Missy has her certification from Dance Masters of America (DMA) in ballet, tap, and jazz. The person who influenced her to dance was her Aunt Diane. Some of her awards are Miss Dance of Virginia 2006 and Miss Bojangles award for her solo.

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