Welcome to Encore!  Performing Arts Studio

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Encore offers a complete program for dancers of all ages. We have been in the dance education business since 1997. Our founder Maria Murphy Lyons is an ordained minister from Western North Carolina. She attended Meredith College where she studied dance and theater with a K-12 Certification. 

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We are so excited you decided to stop by to check us out. We are located in many different areas in Western North Carolina.

 

Our main studio which was opened in 2009 is located in Sylva at Lifeway Church, 31 Allen Street Sylva, NC

 

*Our Cherokee Studio was opened in 2013 and is located in the Birdtown Gym located on Hwy 19 south.

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We are a Performing Arts company that offers classes to children and adults in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Preschool Dance, Praise & Worship Dance, and Theater.  Our main focus is to create a safe and positive atmosphere for children, teens, and adults.

 

If you want to learn more about our prices for classes click on the Classes button at the top of the page to get pricing information and class times. Enjoy our website and have a wonderful day. If you have any questions send us an email or call us. Thanks for visiting our site and we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor.