About Us - Our Story

Hey there, fellow dance parents!

I’m a third-year company dance mom with two little dancers: a 9-year-old and a 5-year-old, who have each been dancing since they were 3 years old. This dance season alone, I found myself buying 13 costumes—yes, 13! That’s about $2,500 worth of sequins, tulle, leotards, and headpieces now taking up half my closet, along with the 12 costumes from previous years.

Our costume collection is extensive and continually expanding, just like they are at every single dance house I know.

And let me tell you, trying to find the perfect costume for my daughter’s solo was no walk in the park. Navigating Facebook marketplaces was a complete nightmare! I wanted to go the eco-friendly route and buy a used costume, but it was nearly impossible to find what I needed. Plus, the horror stories of scams had me constantly on edge. Designing a custom costume? Not my forte—I’d rather see something I love than create it from scratch. 

After seeing countless “What do you do with all these dance costumes??” posts in dance mom chats, I decided it was time for a change. That’s when Encore Dance Closet was born! I created this platform to help dance families find and sell pre-loved dance costumes easily and securely. With Encore Dance Closet, buying and selling costumes is a breeze, eco-friendly, and wallet-friendly too. We encourage users to send us their used costumes and shop for gently used ones. Our goal is to make dancers shine on stage, giving them the confidence to stand out.

Costumes deserve another chance to shine on stage, and our platform ensures they do just that. Visit our website to list your costumes for sale and explore new products and sales directly.

Whether you’re looking to free up closet space, make some extra cash to buy (you guessed it) more dance costumes, or find the next perfect outfit, Encore Dance Closet is here to help. Let’s make dance more affordable, sustainable, and fun for everyone!