I haven't took a dance class in my life, or an exercise class for that matter. I suffer from social…read moreanxiety so bad. From the moment I stepped in the door at Body Rock, I was welcomed, made to feel like I belonged, and treated with such kindness and respect. I drive 48 miles one way to attend these classes, and I will continue to do so, as the kindness makes it the most amazing experience. You are made to feel like family and friends not students. Amelia and Barb are amazing teachers that take the time to really teach you and help you find your groove. So thank you Body Rock for helping this old lady face her fears!

Whipped Dance Co has hard hitting choreography mixed with quick wit and soft curves. You'll laugh,…read moreyou'll swoon--don't miss their show!

I practically grew up going to this studio, from the age of 4 to 18. The teachers are amazing and I…read morereally felt I was able to improve so long as I was willing to put in the work. The Owner, Kristy, is very involved and the nicest person ever. You feel like a person there, and so loved. Also the costumes are modest! Never had a problem with costumed or money or anything like that either.

They are horrible at communicating with you. They don't let you watch your kids dance. I always go…read moreand check on my daughter I will not let them tell me I can't watch at all. We are paying good money we should be able to watch them. When practicing for recital in class the teacher was talking with her assistant and didn't even pay attention to the kids. They were running around unsupervised. I opened the door and asked them to please watch and teach the kids. I will never take my daughter there again.

An ex-girlfriend and I went to a few salsa lessons with Tammy and Kelly, and I had SO much fun that…read moreI began taking lessons by myself after we broke up. I've continued to take lessons for the last 7 years off and on, gradually transforming myself from an awkward/stumbling music lover into a smooth and confident salsa dancer! When I started dating the amazing women that is now my wife, she began lessons with Tammy and Kelly so that we could dance together - and by the time of our wedding we surprised many of our friends who had no idea that I could dance! Tammy and Kelly are an amazing teaching team and can help you reach whatever goals you may have with your dancing!

From the owner: Partnership Dancing including ballroom, swing, salsa, cha cha, rhumba, and merengueread more

I love everything about this studio. Truly their attitude and approach to the dance world is such a…read moreblessing, and they do such an amazing job at what they do.

I know the owner and one of the teachers personally, they are super nice and personable, they had a…read moregreat performance of Peter Pan that amazing showcased there dance abilities. Great place for your kids with a good value.

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!!

We've been part of the NVDC community for five seasons and just celebrated our daughter's fourth…read moreNutcracker performance last year. The instructors deserve immense credit for the way they guide and encourage the dancers. Their mentorship fosters not only technical growth but a true love for dance. Our daughters constantly asks when they can go back (they break for summer) and they are already counting down the days until classes resume in August.

My daughter is on her second year of classes now and we love it! Marcy is amazing with the younger…read moreages and does a great job teaching and keeping the attention of little (easily distracted) children. We also participated in the dance recital last summer and it was one of the sweetest things as a mom to see. Highly recommend !

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!!!

Very friendly and welcoming…read more Social ballroom style dancing. It was good to see the experienced dancers rotating partners with those who are still learning, but not enough leads to followers. That seems to be a common theme at other studios in Portland as well. Dances are scheduled every Saturday night. I will definitely go to additional lessons/dances!!

This is really a joke. $10 for mediocre dancing? You are seriously better off just driving to…read morePortland. The quality of the instruction, the people, the dancing, and the space are worth $5 maximum. The snacks could go. I am also not impressed by the lady that runs it - she did not greet me with a smile and she was very cold the entire night. They way my friends talk about it had me hopeful and it really is a good thought, but this is a sad little place, do not recommend.