I've been taking absolute beginner ballet for adults on Sundays for several weeks and I love it! I…read moretruly am an absolute beginner. I have done absolutely zero ballet before, but after a couple weeks of classes and a couple YouTube videos to brush up on the terminology, I feel like I'm getting the hang of it. I like that you don't have to commit to a series of classes and can just pay for single drop in classes. I needed that freedom to be brave enough to try it. The instructor is great, kind and encouraging and clear. Come join, it's fun!

Nice studio! we went here during covid. All the staff were very safe about it all and made sure…read moreeveryone wore a mask and used hand sanitizer when entering the building. they ran it so well! the teachers were all very kind and they helped train even in crazy times! great!

My two daughters take hip hop and ballet here. They are four and five years old. We are just about…read moreto finish up our first month of classes and love it!! This studio is family ran and you can tell. It's super welcoming here! Every staff member, from the instructors to the parents in the waiting room are really friendly!! What I'm mostly impressed with is the love, the connection and the passion, each staff member has for every single students. All while maintaining structure and control of the class. There's so many students and it's very impressive to see them connect to each and every dancer. They are super organized, have great communication and always send out emails on updates. I called 4-5 different studios, before I found Encore, with no call backs from my voicemails, no reply to my emails at all and the one studio that we did a trial class with was a a total fail. They put my girls in the totally wrong level class and the instructor was completely unprofessional. Encore replied immediately and got us right in.!! So, don't settle for just any studio they are not all the same. I have a 19 year old daughter and have been through this industry before. I'm a dancer myself, (well I'm only dancing in the kitchen these days lol) but let me tell you, sometimes it is like an episode of dance moms and it's important to find the right fit if your trying to build your child's confidence in dance and plan on having them dance long term. Check Encore out!! They are amazing!!! They really care about their dancers!! I'm very happy to become part of the family!!!!

My kids have been taking classes from Encore since 2013. My…read morefavorite things about ENCORE: * High quality teachers for every age range/class level * Personalized attention to each student and their dance career * The most well developed street styles program I know of in the area * An excellent acrobatics program, with highly knowledgeable instructors * The Pre-Pro program is amazing! Geared toward kids who are working toward professional dance careers, this program prepares them in every way, physically, practically, and with the knowledge they will need. I cannot recommend Encore enough!!!

amazing preschool. amazing staff. my daughter has been attending for 2 years and we are very happy…read morewith all the staff specially teacher Amber and Teacher Ashley

My daughter enjoys the gym and her instructors. My only suggestion would be to update the class…read moresign up via email system. I wish it was online and became "live" for a first come first served system. If it could show open remaining spots in classes etc that would be even better for friend/sibling placement.

Just want to leave an informational review because there's a couple of important things they do not…read morestate on their website. 1. There is no where to view your dancer inside of the building. If you choose to stay to watch your dancer in class, you must view from the windows OUTSIDE of the building. (If weather permits of course. Their normal protocol is for you to just drop your dancer off.) 2. Limited parking 3. If your dancer is in a 3-6yr old class- if one dancer has to use the potty, the whole class has to go. The teacher is responsible to take the little ones to use the restroom. I enrolled my 3yr old in one of their classes and was surprised by their lack of accommodations, especially having come from another established studio out of state. I also have a 1yr old that I have to bring with me and watching my 3yr dance from the parking lot was not safe for my little one. I also thought their potty protocol was frustrating because of the time (15min) it took away from class and having a stranger tend to my daughter using the potty did not sit well with me. To each their own. Just leaving this info for other mamas who are looking to enroll their younger dancers. 2 stars because they do not reply to emails and voice mails and for the lack of info on their website. My daughter had a great time in her class but unfortunately the studios lack of accommodations lead to an unsatisfactory experience and we unenrolled immediately.

My girls dance at load and love their teaches! We look forward to going to dance every week!read more

Our daughter doesn't go here anymore because she's now off to school but when she did a couple…read moreyears ago, her time here was very beneficial to her. She blossomed as her dance skills grew. The staff treated her so well and encouraged her keep expressing herself. There was a good balance between making it fun and still pushing her a little. I would not hesitate to have your child attend class here!

My daughter has been taking dance classes at Sherwood Dance for about 2 years and she LOVES it. The…read moreinstructors are all very professional and great with children. They make it structured and fun at the same time. My daughters dance technique improves more and more every week. If you are looking for a fun place for your child to grow as a dancer this is the place for you!

The June Taylor School of Dance is a gem in the world of ballet training…read more Students are trained and prepared with the highest level of technique assuring them an excellent future whether it be for a professional life or merely vocational. Students will also be recognized as having the finest training available anywhere and parents can be proud and grateful that they are receiving a training that is not only technically excellent but also anatomically caring and correct so as to not damage their young bodies in any way. Sadly, many students are not cared for to this degree and incorrect training can ruin dreams and chances for a future career when individual bodies and range of motion are not taken into account. Congratulations June Taylor for your impeccable, beautiful school where many of your students can grow, thrive and reach for the stars eventually fulfilling their many, many hopes and dreams of a life in the ballet and dance. Pamela Hayes Classical Ballet

My daughter did a summer intensive at this studio in 2012 & we weren't impressed. Maybe coming from…read moreThe Portland Ballet our standards are high. The studio felt unorganized and run more like a community recreational center program not an advanced ballet academy.

Loved this studio, but unfortunately it's closed now. It's been bought out and is now a traditional…read moredance studio - No pole classes from what I can tell, which is too bad. This was a supportive, judgement-free zone .

I am so happy that the Diva Den became a part of the Shawn Gardener Dance studio. It is wonderful…read moreto have so many great instructors and class options for such a reasonable price.

Rachel is a fantastic instructor, so happy to have found her place. Adult classes too yay!! Great…read morespace lots of class options and great prices.

From the owner: Now registering for fall 2017! We provide professional instruction in ballet, jazz, lyrical,…read morehip-hop, pom and Yoga classes. Offering a fun and encouraging environment with small class sizes to ensure individual instruction. Join our dance family!

Granddaughter is only 4 but loves music and dance, She recently attended Encore's "Born to…read moreEntertain" Preschool (which is offered two half-days a week) and loved it! Such a positive and welcoming atmosphere as soon as you enter the studio. Their instructors are fantastic, from Miss Jane, the preschool and tumbling teacher to Miss Tia, the tap and ballet teacher. Miss Jane has a Master's in Education and you can tell by the superb academic curriculum and instruction. Miss Tia has a strong background in dance and relates so well to the little people. It is a joy to watch the pre-schoolers thrive under their guidance and have so much fun!

Encore's performing arts preschool is such an amazing program!! The teachers are awesome and have…read moretaught my kids so much more than dance, tumbling and performing arts. They have learned to be confident and comfortable in their own skin which is so important at this age. They have also made great friendships that will last a lifetime! I highly recommend it!!