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Experience the excitement and passion of dance!

ON THE ENCORE TALENT PRODUCTION STAGE!

ADDING MORE CITIES THAN EVER BEFORE!

REGISTRATION OPEN

Experience the Dance Live!

Livestream Notice
Our livestream is provided as a courtesy. Stream quality depends on venue internet and weather conditions, which may affect service at the Event Center.

We are always working to improve the experience and appreciate your understanding.

Livestream coming soon

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Event Schedule & Live Links

Livestream link will be listed on our Facebook Page each Morning of Competition

Join Our 2026 Dance Tour!

MORE CITIES WILL BE ADDED AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED!

Subject to Change

Nov 1-3, 2025

Circleville Tour

Circleville High School

Event Details

Nov 1-3, 2025

Circleville Tour

Circleville High School

February 6-7, 2026

Wheeling Tour

CANCELED

February 6-7, 2026

Wheeling Tour

CANCELED

Feb 20-22, 2026

Springfield Theater

Begins at 8am

Event Details

Feb 20-22, 2026

Springfield Theater

John Legend Theater

700 South Limestone St.

Springfield, Oh 45505

Begins at 8am

Mar 6-8, 2026

Cambridge Showcase

Starts 9am

Event Details

Mar 6-8, 2026

Cambridge Showcase

Pritchard Civic Center

7033 Glenn Hwy

Cambridge, Oh

Starts 9am

Apr 10-12, 2026

Portsmouth Show

Saturday Only

Event Details

Apr 10-12, 2026

Portsmouth Show

NEW LOCATION

Akron East High School

80 Brittain Rd Akron, Oh 44305

Saturday Only

More Events

National Dance Finals

June 16-21, 2026

National Dance Championships

Event Details

June 16-21, 2026

National Dance Championships

Awesome Location.

Warren County Fairgrounds Event Center

Epic Nationals 2026

Encore Talent Productions Nationals is held at the beautiful

Warren County Fairgrounds Event Center

665 North Broadway St.

Lebanon, OH 45036

Only 15 minutes from King's Island

Host Hotel is provided by Lucid Travel. You'll find the link on your registration dashboard.

Note: Encore Talent Productions does not handle the booking.

THE FOLLOWING PICTURES ARE EXAMPLES OF PAST NATIONALS. THE SCHEDULE WILL BE CLOSE THE WHAT IS POSTED WITH DIFFERENT THEME DAYS!

🎉 Encore Talent Productions Nationals Theme Days Are HERE!

Get ready to dress up, show off your spirit, and WIN BIG!

We’re bringing the energy all week long with Theme Days during Nationals!

Studios that bring the most spirit, creativity, and participation could win exciting prizes during the event! That’s right—we’re rewarding the FUN!

Let’s see which studio will bring the Encore Energy to the max

📣 By popular demand, we’re excited to announce a Preliminary Title Competition will be held on Thursday and Friday at Nationals!

Dancers crowned as Preliminary Regional Title Winners are invited to compete for Miss and Mr. National Encore!

✨All Title Winners—both from regionals and preliminaries—are also welcome to assist with our awards ceremonies.

For more details and any restrictions, please cont

📣 Introducing Our New Bump Rule!

At Encore Talent Productions, we’re committed to creating a fair and exciting competition experience for all dancers. In that spirit, we’re implementing a Bump Rule starting this season!

✨ What is the Bump Rule?

If a routine scores significantly higher than others in its level and shows exceptional technique, performance, and overall skill, our judges may “bump” the

🎉 NEW at Encore! Nationals — GAME ZONE! 🎉

We’re turning up the fun this year at Encore! Talent Productions Nationals with our brand-new GAME ZONE

🎮 Whether you're a dancer waiting for awards, a sibling looking for entertainment, or a parent wanting to join in on the fun, our Game Zone has something for everyone!

✨ Games, Prizes, and More!

🧩 Interactive activities

🎯 Carnival-style challenges

Why Choose Encore Talent?

Inclusive & Fair Environment

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Affordable Dance Opportunities

We treat everyone with kindness and handle each situation with the utmost fairness..

Affordable Dance Opportunities

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Affordable Dance Opportunities

Our entry fees are reasonable, and we offer FREE photos and videos to all dancers.

Efficient & Seamless Experience

We maintain a schedule and often run ahead of time at every regional competition, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for all participants.

Honored Dance Competitions

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Our dance title competition is among the most respected, providing well-rounded dancers with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

We operate with honesty and fairness, ensuring no favoritism is shown based on the number of routines. Every participant competes equally.

Community & Family Feel

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

We encourge a sense of community among studio owners, teachers, and dancers, making our events feel like a reunion year after year.

Why Choose Encore Talent

Our Mission

At Encore Talent Productions, we nurture dancers of all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to develop talent, boost confidence, and foster a lifelong passion for dance.

Awards & Honors

Participants are recognized with awards like Gold, Platinum, and Encore Star. All receive trophies, with special awards highlighting excellence. Celebrate with us!

Media Perks

Enjoy complimentary photos and videos of your performances, plus critique insights, for all studio members and owners.

Meet Our Judges

ABBIGAIL BUCHANAN

She has received two degrees at The Ohio State University. With a passion for performance and choreography, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with research distinction and publication in the University Knowledge Bank. She concluded her undergraduate studies by gaining a Bachelor of Science on a Pre-Physical Therapy Track. During her undergraduate Dance training she study under many accredited choreographers companies

Our Performance Rules

Age Categories

Dance Competition Age Divisions

· Tiny Tots – Ages 3–4

· Mini– Ages 5–6

· Petite– Ages 7–8

· Junior– Ages 9–10

· Pre-Teen– Ages 11–12

· Teen– Ages 13–14

· Senior 1– Ages 15–16

· Senior 2 – Ages 17-18

· Adult– Ages 19+

Placement of dancers is determined by their age as of January 1, 2026. Routines are categorized and listed in the program according to the average age of the dancer(s) performing and will be adjudicated based on that listed age division.

Groups are not permitted to compete in an age group more than one (1) year below the oldest dancer in the group. Routines competing at Nationals must enter the same age division as they did in the qualifying regional competition. Encore Talent Productions reserves the right to verify any contestant / group’s age(s). Violations of entering the wrong age division will result in an immediate disqualification with no refund.

Performance Levels

RECREATIONAL LEVEL (Beginner):

Dancers who study less than one (1) to Three (3) hours per week at the studio.

For dancers with limited technical training with a focus on basic foundational movements. No more than 3 hours of technique classes (i.e.: ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, etc.). Dancers/routines in this level will receive adjudicated awards and are eligible for special judge’s awards. Overall awards will be presented.

Recreational Level dancers perform basic movements, combinations, and transitions within choreography. Choreography features simple rhythms and an evolving understanding of musicality. Dancers are developing control of dynamics and beginning to explore performance quality and artistry.

Recreational Level skill examples include, but not limited to single pirouettes, chainé turns, piqué turns, dancing on the balls of the feet in tap, and basic leaps.

COMPETITIVE LEVEL (Intermediate):

Dancers who study four (4) to six (6) hours per week at the studio.

Competitive Level dancers should demonstrate proper execution of fundamental dance skills while beginning to incorporate more advanced movements. Dancers at this level typically train in no more than five technique classes per week across major dance styles (including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop). This level allows dancers to apply small technical advancements to foundational skills.

Dancers competing in this level will receive adjudicated awards and are eligible for special judges’ awards. Overall awards will also be presented.

Examples of Competitive Level skills include single and double pirouettes, à la seconde turns (basic), chainé turns, piqué turns, maxi ford turns, arabesque penché (pitch), and attitude positions. Leap and jump skills at this level may include grand jetés, saut de chat, calypso leaps, switch leaps (introductory), double stag leaps, jeté battu (introductory), and leap-to-turn combinations. Tap skill examples include flaps, ball changes, shuffles, shuffle-ball-changes, Irish steps, single- and double-time steps, cramp rolls, paddle and roll combinations, pick-ups, introductory pullbacks, riffs, toe drops, heel drops, traveling steps, and basic turning steps in tap.

ELITE LEVEL (Advanced):

Dancers who study over Seven (7) hours per week in the studio.

Routines at the Elite Level may range from simple to highly complex at the discretion of the choreographer. Dancers demonstrate strong dynamic control and advanced artistry through emotional expression, energy, and performance quality.

Elite Level dancers demonstrate advanced turning, jumping, and tap technique within their choreography. Turning skills at this level may include triple pirouettes, multiple fouetté turns, à la seconde turns with control, leg-hold turns, illusion turns, tilt turns and traveling turn sequences with changes of direction. Leap and jump skills may include switch leaps, calypso leaps, jeté battu, tour jetés (introductory), firebird leaps, tilt jumps, grand jetés with turns, and complex leap-to-turn combinations performed with height and control. Tap skill examples include wings, introductory toe stands, advanced pullbacks, grab-offs, pick-ups into wings, double and triple time steps, riffs with directional changes, traveling cramp roll sequences, paddle and roll combinations at increased tempo, scuffles, toe drops with turns, and advanced turning steps in tap.

Entry Details

Entry Fees are shared only with Studio Owners.

Please Log on to Dance Comp Genie to view current entry fees or call our main office for more information

ENTRY DEADLINES:

The entry deadline for all competitions is fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled competition. A twenty-five percent (25%) deposit is due at time of registration with the remaining balance due in full forty-five (45) days in advance of the event. Entries received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be accepted. However, if there is available time within the competition schedule, they will be accepted with a $10 late charge assessed per entry. Late entries are not eligible for discounts or promotions. Other than Photogenic contests, no entries will be accepted at the door. Only studios are eligible for discounts or promotions. Independent entries are not permitted regardless of circumstances.

Performance Duration

Performance Time Guidelines:

Solos: 2:50 max

Duets/Trios: 2:50 max

Small Groups: 3:30 max

Large Groups: 4:00 max

Lines: 8:00 max

Productions: 10:00 max

Extended time available for props/music for a fee. Max routine time: 10 mins.

Recognition & Awards

Awards are based on performance excellence. Ties are broken by choreography scores. Celebrate your best moment.

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For any inquiries regarding our dance competitions or upcoming event opportunities, please feel free to send us a message.

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Encore Talent Productions

400 North Court Street, Circleville, Ohio 43113, United States

419-889-7711 | contact@encoretalentproductions.com

Encore Talent Studios

400 N Court St, Circleville, OH

419-889-7711

Register Today for Regionals and Nationals

Ignite Your Dance Passion

Dance with Encore

Experience the Dance Live!

Event Schedule & Live Links

Join Our 2026 Dance Tour!

Nov 1-3, 2025

Circleville Tour

Nov 1-3, 2025

Circleville Tour

February 6-7, 2026

Wheeling Tour

February 6-7, 2026

Wheeling Tour

Feb 20-22, 2026

Springfield Theater

Begins at 8am

Feb 20-22, 2026

Springfield Theater

Begins at 8am

Mar 6-8, 2026

Cambridge Showcase

Mar 6-8, 2026

Cambridge Showcase

Apr 10-12, 2026

Portsmouth Show

Apr 10-12, 2026

Portsmouth Show

National Dance Finals

June 16-21, 2026

National Dance Championships

June 16-21, 2026

National Dance Championships

Event Photos 2026

Event Photos & Dance Highlights

Epic Nationals 2026

Why Choose Encore Talent?

Inclusive & Fair Environment

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Affordable Dance Opportunities

Affordable Dance Opportunities

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Affordable Dance Opportunities

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Honored Dance Competitions

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Efficient & Seamless Experience

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Community & Family Feel

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Fairness & Integrity in Competition

Why Choose Encore Talent

Our Mission

Awards & Honors

Media Perks

Media Perks

Meet Our Judges

Our Performance Rules

Age Categories

Performance Levels

Entry Details

Performance Duration

Recognition & Awards

Join Our Dance Community

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