Spirit Week

Wacky Wear Week

The dress code is officially on hold. Wear your costume, your favorite character, or anything creatively strange to class all week.

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  • DatesOctober 26-31, 2026
  • TimeDuring scheduled class time
  • VenueEncore Performers Studio4299 Henninger Ct, Chantilly, VA 20151
  • EligibilityCurrent Encore dancers
Encore Performers Wacky Wear Week poster: three dancers laughing in animal-ear headbands, antennae and a bumblebee costume

Class Is Still Happening. The Dress Code Is Not.

Wacky Wear Week is the one week of the year when the regular studio dress code takes a back seat. Dancers are invited to come to class in costumes, creative outfits, favorite characters, or anything they want to wear. Halloween spirit, fall vibes, and full creative expression are all welcome.

The only rule is a practical one: whatever you wear needs to be comfortable and safe enough to actually dance in.

Event Details

Everything You Need to Know

Is There a Theme?+

No required theme. Costumes, silly outfits, Halloween looks, favorite fictional characters, or anything creative and personal are all fair game. The only theme is fun.

What Can I Wear?+

Anything you can comfortably move in. Costumes with flowing fabric, hats, accessories, and creative footwear are all welcome. Just make sure nothing restricts your movement or creates a safety issue during class. If you are unsure, bring your regular dancewear as a backup.

Do I Still Need Dance Shoes?+

Regular dance footwear is encouraged but not required this week. If your costume comes with special footwear, use your judgment based on what you will be doing in class. When in doubt, bring your regular shoes as a backup.

Do I Need to Register?+

No. Just show up in whatever you are wearing and have fun. There is nothing to sign up for.

Pick Your Day+

The fun runs all week. Wacky Wear Week runs Monday through Saturday. Come to your regularly scheduled class in whatever creative look you choose.

Location & Parking

Getting There

Encore Performers Studio4299 Henninger Ct, Chantilly, VA 20151

Regular studio class times and locations apply all week.

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Your Costume Has Been Waiting for This

Pick your look, come to class, and join the rest of the studio in making this the most creatively dressed week of the year. No registration needed. Just show up and have fun with it.

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