About Us

ABOUT US

Hi!

My name is Michelle Ritenour and I am the owner and founder of Encore School of Dance or "ESOD" as we call it around here. I started the studio in 1994 on a simple principle that we have stayed true to over the last three decades - we are "More Than Just Great Dancing"!

So what does that mean? It means that at a baseline we provide excellence in dance education. Our teachers are qualified and our curriculum has inspired confidence in thousands of students; placing students on every local dance team as well as college programs.

However, we are MORE Than Just Great Dancing! At ESOD, dance has lasting value because dance lessons are life lessons. Dance meets imperative needs for social-emotional skills, mental well-being, and physical health and provides quality friendships and role models. And, THAT is the greatest investment a parent could make in their child. I don't only share that as a dance teacher but as a mom of two myself.

At ESOD dance becomes family and the studio becomes a second home for kids during their developmental years. Our school has five spacious studios with state of the art sound systems, wall to wall mirrors with three sprung marley floors, a sprung wood floor and a wall to wall spring floor to help prevent injury to our students.

We value each and every dancer and parent, and want to make sure your experience with ESOD is consistently exceptional. Integrity, quality and customization are at the forefront of our business. Our staff and faculty always give 100% of themselves, making for an exceptional and positive experience for you and your dancer. When it comes down to it, we're going to help you raise your children by giving them the most fun and enlightening experience possible. You will soon find out it's not just our studio, it's your studio.

Welcome to ESOD!