Encore Academy of Dance is a dance studio in Durham, North Carolina, serving the Triangle region with dance instruction focused on mentorship and technique. The academy offers adult drop-in classes for ages 16 and up, with levels ranging from beginner to advanced, and promotes a fun, friendly, and accessible dance community. Its students have gone on to train at programs including the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Virginia School of the Arts, Atlanta Ballet, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and the American Dance Festival.