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Marriott Irvine

March 20-22, 2026

18000 Von Karman Ave.

Irvine, CA 92612


Stage Dimensions: 32'X40'X24"

Parking: $22 Parking Day/Overnight - Enter through the main entrance (back gate is currently broken). A parking ticket is need to exit the lot. Please see Courtney at the boutique to get validation stickers to receive the discounted parking rate.

**Adjacent parking garages are NOT hotel parking and will not have a discounted rate.

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DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

835 Airport Blvd.

Bulingame, CA 94010


650-344-5500 - Refer to Encore Performing Arts to receive group rate!


Booking Cut off Date: February 19, 2026 or until Sold Out

Competition General Information - Subject to Change

Encore will be running competition in a Traditional Format.

Live Streaming & Real Time Schedule

A live stream may be viewed on the DanceBUG App


Photos & Video

  • In order to respect the privacy and safety of each individual dancer, studios and choreographers, there is no photo or video allowed during competition/performance.
  • DanceBUG will offer photos and videos for purchase on the DanceBUG App.


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 competition.    

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.