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Encore Dance Competition For the Stars - Ocala, FL

When
Nov 1 - 1, 2026
Where
World Equestrian Center Ocala
Ocala, FL
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We do not accept independent dancers. All dancers must be registered under a studio name and we require a minimum of TWO participating students from each studio. [Rule] This rule does not apply to soloists that have qualified for Grand Finals and are attending without their studio.

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World Equestrian Center Ocala
1390 Northwest 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482

About Encore Dance Competition For the Stars

Our dream is to give aspiring dancers a beautiful stage to showcase their God given talents in hopes of growing and learning how to be even better. May your light shine bright on the Encore DCS stage and may you always reach higher than you ever dreamed possible, because in the word “Impossible” is “I’m Possible!”

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

5 tiers per level. Elite: Mic Drop(300-294)/Diamond(293.9-284)/Platinum(283.9-270)/High Gold(269.9-255)/Gold(254.9-210). Competitive: Mic Drop(300-284)/Diamond(283.9-270)/Platinum(269.9-255)/High Gold(254.9-210). Cash: Elite Large $100 cash + $100 credit. Top Studio Award $500-$1000.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

Technique 25%, Showmanship 25%, Musicality 25%, Overall Appeal 25%

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Styles
TapJazzBalletPointeLyricalContemporaryCloggingMusical TheaterCharacterGymnasticsFolkloricBatonPom PomLiturgicalModernHip-HopOpen/SpecialtyAcro JazzSong & DanceVocal
Entry Types
SoloDuet TrioSmall GroupLarge GroupSuper GroupProduction
Age Divisions(tour standard)
Mini (?-5)Petite (6-8)Junior (9-11)Teen (12-14)Senior 15-16 (15-16)Senior 17-18 (17-18)Adult 19-24 (19-24)Adult 25-39 (25-39)Adult 40+ (40+)

Registration

Open registration

Convention

Convention included

Travel

The Riding Academy Hotel

For discounted hotel reservations at The Riding Academy Hotel, contact Don at 904-303-4424.

Tour Info

Established2020
Judges3 per panel
Events/season18

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