Kiva Auditorium

January 30 - February 1, 2026

401 2nd St. NW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

Parking: Primary Parking is available at the Convention Center garage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave & Broadway Blvd. Overflow parking is available at the Civic Plaza Garage (Marquette & 3rd St.). Event parking in these garages is $10.00 - $20.00 per vehicle without in/out privileges.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Airport

302 University Blvd. SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

505-903-6200 - Refer to Encore Performing Arts to receive group rate!

Booking Cut off Date: January 16, 2026 or until Sold Out

Competition General Information - Subject to Change

Encore will be running competition in a Traditional Format.

Regional Title Registration

Solo Routines wishing to be up for Title need to be registered 1 hour prior to their performance time. Any dancer registering for Title after they have performed will not be allowed to enter.

You can register and submit the form using the button on the right and make a payment at the Encore Boutique onsite.

• Five Title Miss Encore Awarded at each regional city (Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior)
• Five Title Mr Encore Awarded at each regional city (Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior)
  **Total awarded pending on registered routines

Photogenic & Cover Model

Regional Photogenic & Cover Model winners will be posted on Encore’s social media for each Regional City the following week. Winners will automatically be entered into the National contest.    

Special Awards and Scholarships
**No additional registration required.

Encore Protege - Dancers are chosen at each Regional City to represent Encore and assist with the faculty at The Encore Dance Experience. 



Encore Elite Team - Dancers are chosen at each Regional city based on overall performance quality to perform a featured number during the Grand Slam Championship at Encore Nationals.

Encore Experience Scholarship - Dancers are chosen at each Regional city to attend The Encore Dance Experience, a convention and competition, where they will take numerous classes from the best in the business.