Encore Performing Arts Center

Specialties

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, U-​Jam, Fitness, Gymnastics, Aerials, Contemporary, Infant Classes, Creative Movement, Voice, Baton, Private Lessons, Birthday Parties, and More

History

Established in 2011.

Encore started in August of 2011.

Meet the Business Owner

Valerie C.

Business Owner

Owner Valerie Dawn entered into the world of performing arts at 8yrs old. Beginning with dance she quickly added gymnastics, acrobatics, baton, pageantry, modeling, acting & musical theatre to her repertoire. She has performed and traveled along the West Coast and Florida & has had the pleasure of taking many dancers/​teams all over the West Coast to perform and compete as well. Throughout the last 25 years she has influenced & shared her passions with tens of thousands of students, written & produced hundreds of shows from children’s theatre to professional. Valerie sits on the board of directors for the Multnomah County Fair and Miss Washington County. Many see and recognize ‘Valerie’ in the dancers she produces, they are full of life, love for dance, music and the art form, respecting the stage and bringing life to music. «I have been the wings, now I desire to be your wind.» Valerie Dawn