We are so excited to be featured on the front page of the style section of the Washington Post! We are so honored to step into the spotlight and share our glamour with the world! Sparkle On!!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/08/16/ballroom-dancing-gowns-encore-couture-virginia/

We are proud to feature dresses from the top designers in ballroom! All designer dresses at Encore Ballroom Couture have been verified by the designers themselves and have labels guaranteeing their authenticity. Explore our wide variety of designer dresses here, made for dancers by dancers! Shop our exclusive designer collections!

DANCING WITH THE STARS

SEASON 32 PREMIERE | Fall 2023 | Disney+

Encore Ballroom Couture has been entrusted with the remaining Dancing with the Stars show pieces designed by Emmy award winning costume designer, Randall Christensen! This will be the last opportunity dancers, and fans, will have to own a part of television, and dance history. Many museums and private collectors have been contacted, and the collection will be moving along quickly. All of the pieces in the collection retain their original integrity, and are authentic Dancing with the Stars show pieces. Grab your glitter, step into the spotlight; being the star you were born to be!!!

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BE-YOUR-OWN-STAR!  

FANTASTICALLY FUN, Flirty Dancing on FOX!

Flirty Dancing is a brand new kind of dating show! It is two parts Dancing with the Stars, one part the Bachelor, with a twist of Blind Date just for fun.  Participants learn a choreographed dance routine individually, which is tailored to illustrate their personalities, and what they are looking for in a mate. When the participants meet for the first time they are to dance and then leave…only communicating through dance.  After the encounter they decide if they would like to schedule a regular first date.  Watch these Hollywood musical style first dates play out for yourself!!!!  We will be watching!!! This clip is from the production by Channel 4 in Ireland.

Fashion Illustration | Jhedffrey del Mundo

HAIRPINS TO HEMLINES 

If you are a lady who follows mainstream trends or high-end runway fashion–it is now a little easier for you to make your dance wardrobe selections! Our fabulous Fashion Correspondent, Emma Francois, helps point you in the right direction when it comes to marrying mainstream fashion with ballroom dress selection. She will explain the trends of the current season and provide examples of ballroom dresses from our inventory that you can rent or purchase while staying on trend! She takes all the guess work out and keeps you fabulous, and fitting in while you are standing out!

SPARKLE BY MAIL!

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SUMMER 2023 | TREND REPORT

We are honored to announce our Co-Founder and Owner, Julie Michelle Wilson, has been crowned:

MISS IRELAND INTERNATIONAL
2020

Julie competed in Dublin, Ireland for this title. She looks forward to promoting Ireland tourism from all over the world; shining a light on Irish charities; and having her children’s book featuring Castle Caldwell, the home of her ancestors, published. During her previous reign as Ms Ireland USA, Julie shared her family story about the founding of Belleek Pottery with the Famine Museum in Dublin, Ireland, for permanent exhibit. She also participated in numerous Irish events and parades; and promoted the Irish dance community throughout the US. Her favorite memory was visiting the Chapel at Templecarne, County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland that belonged to the Caldwell Baronetcy of Wellsborough, from which she is descended. The Ireland Pageants organization knows Julie will do an outstanding job representing Ireland and Irish women everywhere.  May the luck of the Irish always be with her.   Sláinte!

To learn more about Julie’s interesting family history checkout MsIrelandUSA.com!

NOW GO DANCE!