Encore Company

The vision for Encore came many years before it was established by Christi Varvel in 2022. This classical and contemporary ballet company was created with the purpose of giving dancers performance opportunities while sharing the beauty of ballet throughout their community. Performances include Encore En Motion in the fall and the Spring Gala, as well as outreach performances at hospitals and nursing homes.

Company dancers are set apart by leadership, discipline, and camaraderie. Dancers dedicate multiple hours each week to technique and pointe classes along with rigorous rehearsals. Encore is consistently striving towards excellence and artistry through varied repertoire, including staging of classical ballet variations, as well as new classical and contemporary ballet works.

Encore is a proud member of Regional Dance America/Southwest Region (RDA).

Members of Encore have enjoyed attending prestigious summer intensives such as:

School of American Ballet
Oklahoma City Ballet
Houston Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Joffrey Ballet
Colorado Ballet
Nashville Ballet
Hubbard Street
Point Park University

Performances

En Motion

Encore’s fall performance, En Motion, is held in house, at Suzanne’s School of Dance, to create a more intimate atmosphere between the artists and audience. This performance is a unique opportunity for the audience to get a “behind the scenes” look at the choreographic process, inspiration, and vision, hearing from both choreographers and dancers.

Spring Gala

The Spring Gala is the culminating performance for the Encore company season. This performance showcases the company's full repertoire, including original works by Encore choreographers and stagings of classical Ballet variations.

Outreach

Encore dancers enjoy performing at various outreach performances including hospitals, nursing homes, and community events.