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Encore Performers Spring Recital

Every class, every correction, and every rehearsal has been leading up to this weekend.

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  • Date & TimeMay 30 & 31, 202610:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
  • VenueRichard J. Ernst Theatre8430 Center Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
  • AdmissionTicketedSold online through Etix
  • EligibilityOpen to the publicFamily and friends welcome
Two young Encore Performers dancers in pink dresses performing on the recital stage

Every Class and Rehearsal. This Is What It Was All For.

The Encore Performers Spring Recital is the most anticipated event of the season. Dancers from every program take the stage across two full days, performing for their families, their teachers, and each other in the celebration that closes out another year of genuine growth.

Event Details

Everything You Need to Know

Who Takes the Stage+

From the youngest Munchkin and Mini dancers stepping onto a stage for the very first time, to the most advanced ETAP and ITP dancers performing with the precision and artistry of a professional company, the recital captures every level and every milestone of the Encore season in one unforgettable weekend.

How the Weekend Is Structured+

Three shows run across the two days, with each show featuring a specific group of dancers so families can plan their attendance with ease. Every dancer performs twice, once on Saturday and once on Sunday, and every performance is exactly what a year of real training at Encore looks like when it meets a real stage.

Recital Highlights+
  • Features routines across all major studio disciplines: jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, contemporary, and Broadway Bound.
  • Organized into specific show blocks across Saturday and Sunday so families can enjoy a streamlined audience experience.
  • High-production mainstage experience featuring professional theatrical lighting, staging, and custom costuming.
  • Celebrates dancer milestones, age-group achievements, and annual progress in front of a live audience.
What Participating Dancers Need to Know+
  • Open to all enrolled Encore Performers students for the 2025–2026 season.
  • Participating dancers must adhere to designated call times, backstage protocol, and official costume and shoe requirements.
  • Attendance at mandatory studio dress rehearsals prior to recital weekend is required.
  • Individual dancer show assignments and block schedules are published in the Parent Portal prior to ticket sales.

Please check your dancer's assigned performance block before purchasing tickets to ensure you select the correct showtime.

Call Times, Dress Code & Full Schedule+

Dancer call times, the three-show split, both dress rehearsals, and the full dress code requirements all live on the Recital page — that is the family's working document for the weekend.

Follow the View Full Recital Details link below to plan your dancer's weekend.

Showtimes

Pick Your Day

Every dancer performs both days. Which show your dancer is in is listed on the Recital page.

This season's recital has finished. Explore the events calendar for what is coming next.

Location & Parking

Getting There

Richard J. Ernst Theatre8430 Center Drive, Annandale, VA 22003

Parking is available at the venue. Recital days are busy and the lot fills quickly. We strongly recommend arriving early and avoiding parking in fire lanes at all times.

For full dancer call times, show schedules, and dress code requirements, visit the Recital page.

For accessibility accommodations, contact encoreperformers@gmail.com or call (703) 222-5511.

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Questions? Contact encoreperformers@gmail.com or call (703) 222-5511.