My three nieces have been going to Encore for the past three years. I take them to their classes and love to have the opportunity to watch them learn. The instructors are so great with the kids and really encourage them to learn and have fun at the same time. Every year they they wrap up with a show that involves all the classes in every age group. Its so great for the kids to be a part of that and see how their hard work pays off. Encore is pretty comparable price wise to most dance studios, but I think they offer alot more.