DancEncounter

DancEncounter offers ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, competition and more, and LEAF nfp performance opportunities. Ballet is described as dance for fun, fitness, body mind and/or soul, no matter a dancer’s aspirations. Performing Company (DEPC) accepts dancers with a youngest age of six and uses auditions; some dance experience is necessary.

Programs

• Ballet — Ages two thru adult · Dance for fun, fitness, body mind and/or soul; no matter your aspirations.
• Tap — Ages two thru adult
• Jazz — Ages two thru adult
• Lyrical — Ages two thru adult
• Competition & More — Ages two thru adult
• Performing Company (DEPC) — Youngest age accepted is six · Performance and competitive company; dancers are accepted via audition; some dance experience is necessary.
• LEAF nfp performance opportunities — Recreational performance opportunity along with local and low key competitive dance experiences.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Current session: Fall Session (Aug 24–Dec 13, 2026)
• General schedule: Summer lessons end August 1st 2026. Fall session begins August 24th and runs 15 weeks through December 13th.

About the provider

DancEncounter has served Geneva and the Fox Valley area since 1993 and was established in Geneva in 1993. The director is Tracy Adams. The purpose of DEPC is to offer entertainment for the dancer and the community, enhance students’ performing arts experience and technique, and provide additional opportunities to dance and demonstrate skills with a professional, dedicated and responsible attitude, developing team spirit, leadership and personal confidence. LEAF nfp is described as the charitable cause for the dance company and performing arts experience and supports live performances, scholarships for tuition when possible, and an artistic landscape of learning, experience, acceptance and giving.

Class sizes are naturally small. The lobby is intended for enrolled students, one parent dropping off or collecting, and pre-school parents accompanying a registered dancer. DE reserves the right to ask visitors to wait elsewhere or close the lobby if capacity becomes crowded. Regular class and rehearsal attendance, punctuality, attire and respectful attitudes are required for the Performing Company. Enrollment is usually completed online, and registration fee payment is required to hold a spot.

What families say

“A really lovely dance school with the right focus on whole dancer development, inclusion, and fun. Awesome teachers, caring staff and happy dancers who come back year after year. A true dance community!” — A Review on Yelp

Last updated August 23, 2026.