Behind every dancer who believes in themselves is a teacher who believes in them first.
Raynor van der Merwe is the Founder and Artistic Director of Encore Performer and Encore Theatrical Arts Project. READ MORE
RAYNOR VAN DE MERWE
Studio Director
COMING SOON!
AUDRA AVERY
Ballet • Contemporary • Hip Hop
Nicole is a seasoned dance instructor with over 10 years teaching and 20 years of experience. READ MORE
NICOLE ALEXANDER
Contemporary • Hip Hop • Jazz
Nickolai began his study of ballet at the Kiev Academy of Ballet. READ MORE
NICKOLAI BALATSENKO
Ballet
Vadim Bogomolov is an eight year graduate of the Vaganova Choreographic Institute of St. Petersburg, Russia. READ MORE
VADIM BOGOMOLOV
Ballet
Jessica Dawson is thrilled to be on faculty at Encore Performers! READ MORE
JESSY DAWSON
Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop
Lea Dawson has been dancing since the age of eight in the Northern Virginia area. READ MORE
LEA DAWSON
Combo • Mini
Lorraine began performing in musicals at age 12. She studied dance at Coupé Theatre Studio in Nanuet, NY. READ MORE
LORRAINE MAGEE
Acting
Courtney Moran is so grateful to share her passion for dance with the students at Encore Performers! READ MORE
COURTNEY MORAN
Jazz • Tap
COMING SOON!
CHRIS MUNAR
Hip Hop
Elizabeth Spikes started her dance career in pampers at Regina’s Dance Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. READ MORE
LIZ SPIKES
Jazz • Tap
