DANCE STUDIO

Welcome to our dance studio, where we are committed to fostering a love for dance and a sense of artistic expression! Our studio offers ballet, jazz, acro, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, & pom led by talented instructors who are dedicated to guiding you on your dance journey. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, our welcoming and supportive atmosphere will encourage you to explore your creativity, build confidence, and embrace the joy of dance. Join us as we dance our way to a world of grace, energy, and pure delight!

2025-2026 Class Schedule

Nutcracker Tea Party Tickets

Ballet Criteria for Company Classes

Dance Instructors

Dress Code

Recital Info

PRICING

Dance Class Fees:

Summer Classes - $60

Fall/Spring Classes - $62/month

Multi-class Discount:

For every one full price class, up to two additional classes per student are 50% off

*multi-class discount does not apply to advanced dance classes, music lessons, art classes, and Kindermusik

Other Fees:

Registration fee is $34 for new or inactive student (non-refundable).

Students that take during summer will have priority fall registration and a waived fall registration fee.

Costume fees will be determined once the new catalog is released.

This fee will also include required tights.

Dance Instructors

Rachelle Hartigan

Ballet/Tap/Lyrical/Combo Classes

A native of the Southern Pines area and having returned after a decade in the Pacific North West, dance has always been a vital element of Rachelle’s life. Classically trained in ballet since the age of 2, her repertoire varies - extending into other elements of the performing arts as well. She has studied within the programs of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Tacoma Ballet, and The Portland Ballet - transversing the country by way of a military lifestyle. Now settled with her blended family, Rachelle takes pride in bringing her love of movement to the next generation. Rachelle has recently completed all levels of The American Ballet Theatre Certification. Additionally, as a certified yoga instructor, Rachelle values safe and intentional expression in dance with a mindful approach that emphasizes connection with body confidence.

Andrea Cornprobst

Dance Director/Acro/Hip-Hop

A’ndrea spent the majority of her childhood in Michigan where she was actively involved in cheer, hip hop and ballroom dancing throughout middle school and highschool. She studied hip hop under Kenyetta Whipper (now known as Kenyetta Jeffries), previously a dancer and choreographer in L.A. for some pioneers of hip hop. Her dance team traveled around the state to perform and minister to communities and highschool students. After graduating, she married her high school sweetheart and took a break from dancing while becoming a Young Life leader and starting a family. In 2007, the military relocated her husband, A’ndrea and daughter to Colorado. In 2009, the Army brought them to North Carolina. Here, she began dancing again, reigniting her love of dance! She also reunited with her love of cheer and became a cheer coach. She is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Cycle Instructor and previously certified Zumba Instructor. Her heart for teenagers extends beyond the dance studio to her students at Grace Church where she serves as a leader. When she isn’t dancing or with students, you can find her wrangling one of her 4 children or coaching a fitness class. She loves to foster the use of dance as a creative outlet for students and to see them grow in their confidence and character through dance!

Adrienne Maggay

Contemporary/Balley

Adrienne began dancing at the age of three and she never stopped. With mentorship from senior faculty, Adrienne transitioned from assisting classes at Carlsbad Dance Centre to independently teaching students of her own at nearby studios. In high school, she served as varsity dance captain at Rancho Buena Vista and was honored with the Director’s Award Scholarship.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), where her choreography was featured in numerous university and community productions. During her time on the North Coast, Adrienne performed with both Thrive Dance Ensemble and Astrum Dance Company. Her repertoire includes jazz, modern, tap, ballet, and contemporary.

After graduation, Adrienne returned to San Diego to continue teaching dance before relocating to North Carolina. She attended graduate school at National University in La Jolla and holds both Multiple Subject and Education Specialist teaching credentials.

Adrienne has continued performing as well, appearing in Culture Shock San Diego’s Cabaret Night and A Culture Shock Nutcracker. She was also a member of the San Diego Civic Dance Company’s Adult Ensemble, where she represented the City of San Diego in various performances and public events while receiving advanced training under the direction of Debbie Hardesty.

Adrienne brings a joyful, inclusive, and encouraging energy to her classes and is passionate about helping students grow both technically and artistically.

Maggie Roquemore

Ballet/Tap Combo Classes

Maggie fell in love with dance at the age of 4 in her first ballet class. Since then, she has trained in multiple styles including Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Pointe, Contemporary, Pom, and Modern. Born in Georgia, she grew up a military child and has lived in many places but always called NC home. She attended the Carolina Ballet Professional Summer Intensive, varying dance workshops, and master classes. Performing on stage has always been her passion and she has loved dancing in many Encore productions. She has danced the roles of The March Hare in Alice and Wonderland, Augustus Gloop in Willy Wonka, The Queen in Frozen, Charity in The Greatest Showman, and the Spanish solo and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker Tea Party. Encore is her second home and she is beyond excited to teach this year.

McKenzie Jones

Contemporary

Bio Coming Soon!

Arianna Marschall

Pom/Jazz/Tap/Lyrical/Combo Classes

Arianna is a Minneapolis, MN native and grew up dancing competitively at a suburban studio where she trained in ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical, and contemporary for 15 years. In college Arianna was a Fall Dance Team member at the College of Saint Benedict - where she also earned a double B.A. in Economics and Business and minored in Entrepreneurship. While in college Arianna began teaching at a local dance studio which sparked her passion for teaching and sharing the passion of dance with others. During her tenure at Ms. Melinda's Dance Studio in central MN, she had experience teaching a wide range of classes and ages: from tiny tots combo classes, recreational classes, to competitive jazz solos and duets for seniors that placed in the top 10 at regional dance competitions. Following college graduation, Arianna led a high school competitive dance team program at Richfield High School for 7 years consisting of both a Varsity and JV team in the styles of Jazz and High Kick under the Minnesota State High School League. During her time as the head coach she helped the Varsity Jazz team advance to the Minnesota State competition to compete with the top 12 teams in the state of Minnesota two years in a row. Arianna also worked as a head instructor at a local Just for Kix dance program in the suburbs of Minneapolis by attending summer training camps and working with recreational dancers in jazz technique. Arianna cannot wait to meet the dancers and families of Encore Performing Arts!

Chloe Mabey

Hip-Hop/Pom Jazz

Chloe was born and raised in Utah where she began dancing at the age of 2. She started with ballet, and over time started training and competing in more styles including jazz, lyrical, modern, and hip hop. In high school, she was on the Drill Team, where she continued competing, as well as added some more unique styles under her belt including military and kick line. While on the team, she had the opportunity to choreograph their competition hip hop routines and assist with choreography for some of the other styles as well. Chloe continued taking dance classes through college at both the University of Washington and the University of Utah. The military brought her out to North Carolina where she is excited to continue dancing with her friends as well as teach and share with others her style of and love for dance!

Angeal Vecchione

Ballet/Lyrical/Combo Classes

Angela Vecchione is the Founder and Director of avec Productions, Inc., a nonprofit organization with the mission to support and advance the careers of performing artists through community events and educational opportunities for growth and discovery. Angela has worked in Special Events and Donor Relations for esteemed institutions including Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival and American Ballet Theatre. Her performance and choreographic career in Jazz and Contemporary Ballet has given her the opportunity to collaborate with artists across the country, and she has had the distinct privilege to produce and participate in arts festivals and residencies in New York City, North Carolina, Salt Lake City, UT, Chicago, IL, and Alaska. As an instructor, Angela encourages students to be imaginative, fearlessly think outside-the-box and celebrate creative growth and personal discovery through the medium of dance.

Melissa Pierce

Ballet/Combo Classes

Melissa is originally from Cape Coral, Florida. Beginning at the age of 3, she received her pre-professional training at the Maranatha School of Dance and Arts. She started her foundation in Ballet and over the years has also enjoyed training in Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballroom, and Contemporary. She has had the opportunity to perform with Ingredients Dance Company and Training Program based out of Dallas, Texas. This was the foundation for the formation of her home studio’s dance company “Momentum,” which she personally choreographed for in 2016. In 2017, she trained with Broadway Dance Centers faculty and completed a summer program with mock auditions and production pieces choreographed by Jim Cooney, Emily Greenwell, and Matt Wiercinski.

Melissa believes it’s more than a dance class; it’s a safe space for children to grow in self confidence and create structure in an enjoyable environment while building lifelong friendships. Now, a military wife with 3 kids, she looks forward to providing her students with an inspiring, educational, and positive dance experience.

Sarah Honan

Ballet/Jazz/Hip Hop

Sarah has loved dance for as long as she can remember. She currently attends Western Harnett High School. Her dance journey started at age 5 with a local program, and she has been with Encore Dance Studio since it first opened. She has danced in productions such as Frozen and Lion King. Most recent shows include The Nutcracker as the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Greatest Showman as a Magical Person. As her love for dance continues to grow, she is thrilled to share her enthusiasm and skills with her students!

Kelly Jameson

Acro/Ballet/Jazz

Kelly Jameson is originally from Blue Springs, MO. She has participated in gymnastics and dance since the age of 2. For 16 years she attended Blue Springs Ballet and took a variety of classes such asJazz, Modern, Lyrical, Advanced Pointe, Pas de Deux, etc. She also attended summer intesives at Joffrey Ballet in NYC. She attended The University of Central Missouri and earned my BS in Finance and was on the
Mulekicker’s Dance Team that won the National College Competitions. After College, she taught Ballet for a year to the Elite level girls at Releve Performing Arts Studio before my husband and I had to PCS to Alabama for flight school. She is excited to be in the Fort Bragg area sharing her love of dance with our community through Encore!

Dress Code

NOTE: For all dance classes, please ensure that students have their hair secured away from their face. Loose hair is a distraction and it significantly reduces technical ability.

Tiny Tots Ballet

Solid color with attached skirt or separate ballet skirt
Pink tights (footed or transition)

Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather)

Ballet/Tap Combo Classes

Black, pink, light blue, teal or plum leotard with optional attached skirt or separate ballet skirt
Pink tights (footed or transition)

Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather)

Black Tap shoes

Ballet/Jazz Combo Classes

Black, pink, light blue, teal or plum leotard with optional attached skirt or separate ballet skirt
Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
Pink tights (footed or transition)
Black, slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes recommend. Dancers are encouraged to have both ballet and jazz shoes, but only ballet shoes are required.
MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather)
Hair must be secured away from the face and neck, no ponytails, Buns recommended

Ballet (non-combo classes)

Black leotard
Pink ballet shoes with laces tucked or no laces (canvas or leather, no satin slippers)
Non-shimmer pink tights (footed or transition)
Hair must be secured away from the face in bun (if hair is long enough)
MALES: Fitted white or black t-shirt; black dance pants; black ballet shoes (canvas or leather)
No tutus or recital costumes permitted
Solid color skirts or form fitting shorts may be worn over leotard but not necessary

Tap (non-combo classes)

Moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans
Proper fitting tap shoes (shoes should only be worn in the studio)
Hair secured away from face, bun recommended

Jazz (non-combo classes)

Option 1: Black or solid color dance leotard, black fitted shorts, and black/tan tights
Option 2: Fitted tank top with black leggings (no bare midriffs)
Black slip-on, split-sole jazz shoes
Hair must be secured away from face and neck, bun recommended

Contemporary/Lyrical

Any color/style dance leotard, fitted tank, or dance top (no sports bras or bare midriff tops)
Any color/style dance pants or dance shorts
Barefoot
Hair must be secured away from face and neck, bun recommended

Acro

Leotard, biketard, or unitard of any color
Form fitting shorts required if not a 'bike' or unitard
Form tanks and biker shorts or leggings allowed if tank is long enough to cover stomach (no midriffs or uncovered sports bras allowed)
Hair secured away from face, low ponytail preferred
Bare feet

Hip-Hop

Any moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans or bare midriffs. (Attire worn for other dance classes, such as ballet or jazz, is not recommended. Relaxed attire promotes the necessary relaxed approach to hip hop technique.)
Supportive athletic shoes (not worn outside the studio)
Hair secured away from face

Musical Theater

Any moveable, modest, and comfortable attire. No jeans or bare midriffs.
Jazz shoes or barefoot is acceptable for class
Hair secured away from face

*Dance shoes should not be worn outside the Studio.

*Street shoes should not be worn inside the Studio.