Elite & Protege
2024 Senior Elite Encore Dance Team
This group of Senior Elite Dancers performed at Encore National Finals 2024
For our 2025 season dancers will be chosen from each regional city based on overall performance quality.
Each Elite Dancer will be awarded:
Encore Elite Dance Team Jacket upon arrival at Nationals, and will perform in a special feature number choreographed by a top choreographer at the Grand Slam Finals Competition.
2024 Junior Elite Encore Dance Team
This group of Elite Dancers performed at Encore National Finals 2024
For our 2025 season dancers will be chosen from each regional city based on overall performance quality.
Each Elite Dancer will be awarded:
Encore Elite Dance Team Jacket upon arrival at Nationals, and will perform in a special feature number choreographed by a top choreographer at the Grand Slam Finals Competition.
Frequently Asked Questions – Elite & Protege
What is the Elite Team?
The Elite Team is comprised of dancers from across the country, awarded at each Regional Encore Event chosen based on overall performance quality. There is a Junior Elite Team, dancers age 8-12, and a Senior Elite Team, dancers age 13+. The Encore Elite Teams will perform in a special featured number choreographed by a leading master teacher & choreographer at the Grand Slam Championship, Awards Gala & Dinner at Encore’s National Finals. An email will be sent out to all registered Elite Team members with choreography and additional information leading up to Encore’s Nationals.
**Not considered registered until Elite Costume form and Costume fee are submitted.
How do I sign my dancer up for the Elite Team?
To sign your dancer up for the Elite Team, scan the QR code on your dancers certificate and fill out the attached form and submit the costume fee payment. Costume fee covers Elite Costume for performance at Nationals, Elite Team cover-up, choreography, props, etc.
What is the Protege & Elite Team award?
All Elite Team members are invited to participate on Encore’s Elite Team at the Encore National Finals (please see above for what the Elite Team entails). All protege members are invited to participate on the Elite Team at Encore’s National Finals , and they are invited to assist master classes at one of the Encore Dance Experiences that take place in the fall. There are two separate forms for each, so please ensure you fill out the correct corresponding form. Protege’s do not need to register for the Experience convention through their studio, just submit the form to participate and an email will be sent out to all protege’s leading up to the event.
Can my dancer compete if they are participating on the Elite Team or assisting as a Protege?
Yes, any dancer that wishes to compete at Encore’s National Finals or the Encore Dance Experience can register for competition through their studio and pay applicable registration fees.
Will my Elite Team dancer and I be allowed to watch the Grand Slam Gala and Elite Performance?
Anyone that wishes to watch the gala will need to purchase a ticket to do so. Dancers do not need a ticket in order to perform in the Gala. The Gala will sell out, any attendee wishing to watch the Gala is encouraged to purchase a ticket when ticket sales open.