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Based in Durham, North Carolina, Encore Academy of Dance offers nine dynamic dance styles across two studios, empowering dancers from beginners to advanced performers. With a comprehensive class schedule for 2025–2026 and ongoing performance opportunities through the EAD Performance Company, Encore Academy is a reliable hometown hub for serious dancers who want to train, perform, and grow. Founder Lindsay Tilley—a lifelong Durham dancer who trained at the UNC School of the Arts and has since taught and performed across major programs—leads a team of instructors with connections to prestigious programs and companies. We’ve got you covered: secure your seats for upcoming performances, enroll in the season lineup, and stay connected with Encore Academy’s thriving dance community in Durham, NC.
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Quick Facts About Encore Academy of Dance
- Location: Durham, NC with two studios and nine dance styles offered (including Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Acro, Classical Ballet, Classical Pointe, Lyrical, Modern).
- EAD Performance Company provides ongoing performance opportunities throughout the year (Fall Festivals to Spring Competitions).
- Notable achievements include students training at UNC School of the Arts, Virginia School of the Arts, Atlanta Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and the American Dance Festival; instructors have trained/performed with major programs such as Pennsylvania Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Hungarian National Ballet, Alvin Ailey, and Broadway Dance Center.
- Founder/instructor biography: Lindsay Tilley, a longtime Durham dancer, began as a youth dancer, studied at UNC School of the Arts, and later danced/teaching across major programs and workshops.
- Class schedule for 2025-2026 is published in a downloadable Season schedule; schedule notes indicate changes can occur (updated 9/11/2025).
- Public social media presence includes Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube; Instagram handle visible on their site is encoreacademyofdance.
Location: 3823 Guess Road, Durham, NC 27705. Phone: (919) 383-5048. Website: Encore Academy of Dance. Follow their official channels for the latest class updates, performances, and behind-the-scenes content from the EAD Performance Company. Social links: Facebook, Instagram (@encoreacademyofdance), YouTube. Date to be announced for any new tours—check the site for the current season schedule and notes on schedule changes (updated 9/11/2025).
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