07/08/2026
WHAT. A. WEEK. 💙✨🏆
We are still trying to put into words what an incredible week this has been at Nationals. This has been more than we ever could have dreamed of, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single dancer who stepped on that stage.
Our dancers came prepared, determined, and ready to give it everything they had—and they did exactly that.
✨ Countless 1st Overall Awards
🎭 Entertainment Award – Hairspray
👗 Costume Awards
💙 Studio Spirit Award
A huge congratulations to our incredible title dancers:
🥉 Mia – 2nd Runner-Up Miss Teen Believe
⭐ Teen Title Finalists: Rylie & Kayla
⭐ Junior Title Finalist: Rachel
And then came Championship Finals…
🏆 1st Place National Champions
💖 Barbie
🎤 The Mickey Mouse Club
🥉 3rd Place Championship
❤️ Proud Mary
🛟 Lifeguard Duty
🎭 Hairspray
To our dancers—you believed in yourselves, trusted the process, supported one another, and left your hearts on that stage. Watching you grow, perform, and celebrate each other’s successes has been the greatest reward.
To our families, teachers, choreographers, and everyone who supports Encore, thank you for believing in our vision and standing beside us every step of the way.
And finally, a very special thank you to our Believe Family. 💙
To say this was one of the best Nationals experiences we could have ever asked for is a complete understatement. Your kindness, encouragement, organization, energy, and genuine love for every studio created an atmosphere that made this week unforgettable. Thank you for making every dancer, teacher, and family feel seen and celebrated.
A heartfelt thank you to Craig, Jen, Derreck, Kayla, Sarah, Tyler, Anh, Jordan, La’Shai, Vicky, Julianna, and Kenny for everything you do behind the scenes and on the stage. You truly make Believe feel like family, and we are so grateful to be a part of it.
We are heading home with full hearts, unforgettable memories, and so much gratitude.
This is one we’ll never forget.
💙 Congratulations, Encore. You made us all so proud!
