Encore Dance Academy, Ankeny IA

We have called Encore our dance home for 9 years and have loved every year. Each and every staff member cares for the kids as a person not just as a dancer. Miss Evie makes everyone feel welcomed and loved. If your looking for a studio that grows your dancer in an environment that is fun and caring take a look at ENCORE!

If it were possible to give more than 5 starts, out of 5, we absolutely would!

It's taken me some time to mentally draft this review. We spent 15 years of our lives with Encore.

My daughter didn't do competition dance. Some days, it seemed like she wasn't even really interested in dance. Other days, she was graceful, focused, determined. However she arrived at her dance classes, her teachers embraced her where she was. They built her up and loved her. They are as much a part of our family as our cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.

She has shared how much fun she's had through the years. She's had amazing opportunities to grow and shine. She learned as much about dance technique as she has about friends, how to maneuver challenges, and how to push herself through difficulties. I am grateful to Miss Evie and her staff for the friendship, mentorship and love they've shown my family over the years.

Encore is the Best dance studio! Miss Evie has put her heart into every child! Helping each child to reach their goals and to surpass them. God bless Miss Evie for being there for all her kids always! I have watched the studio grow in these 17 plus years and the work and love put into these children, the community is unmatched!

Encore Dance Academy is a wonderful studio that not only teaches dance technique but also teaches children and teens life lessons (working as a team, follow through, community involvement, and tenacity, to name a few). Miss Evie and her whole staff (of which I am blessed to be a part of) are dedicated to creating an environment filled with love, positivity and positive self images. I have formed my opinion of Encore and Miss Evie over the past 18 years and there is no other place in the Des Moines Metro that I would want my children to dance!

Our children have attended for a decade! The staff take personal care for each child. Not only do they grow with their dance technique here, they form bonds that last a lifetime. If you have not had a chance to meet the owner, her love and energy are contagious!

I went to Encore for 6 years and I was so sad to leave! The teachers at the studio are so loving and supportive. They know how to push their students to improve while also creating long lasting relationships. The studio itself is always kept clean and has many resources for dancers to practice various tricks safely. I will always love Encore and would recommend it for any dancer!

I danced at Encore for 15 years and just graduated this last year. I love I felt from EVERYONE (teachers, parents, and students) was absolutely amazing. This studio has the perfect balance of dance training and family building. The Encore family that Miss Evie has built is amazing and I will forever miss it. I will forever cherish my memories and the experiences I got from this studio. 10/10 recommend!

I am a fellow studio owner and can nobody has a bigger heart than Miss Evie! I highly recommend Encore!

Most loving, fun and inclusive dance studio you could ask for! I signed up as a dancer my senior year during the studios very first year in business (2006), after graduating I missed dance so much I started teaching there, I now have my own daughter who dances at the studio and I am so grateful for the friendships we have both made. All of the teachers are loving and caring towards every parent and kid and the owner, Miss Evie has the most bubbly personality and upbeat demeanor you've ever seen. This is the perfect family oriented studio, while they have a successful competition team, it is not the focus of the studio nor is anyone pressured to join competition. The goal of the studio has always been to teach dance in a fun and positive atmosphere while also building confidence and character in every student.

EDA has helped my girls feel more confident in themselves, find joy in dance (& oh boy do I see the techniques they learn at home!), and learn to support others. I like how they have older girls support the younger ones in various ways. It really helps build a family feel. I also appreciate many aspects of the recital - one of the things is that there's free streaming for family far away. I'm so glad we landed here when I began searching for a dance studio!