Meet Our Faculty

Abbie Mathews

Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tumbling/Acro

With years of competitive training, professional performances, and a passion for hip hop, Abbie brings vibrant energy and industry experience to inspire and empower every dancer she teaches.

Cassidy Halpin

Ballet, Broadway, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Tumbling/Acro, MDT Cohort

With a BFA in Musical Theater, Broadway Dance Center training, and years of professional performance and award-winning choreography, Cassidy brings industry expertise and a deep love for dance to every student she teaches.

Eleni Lopez

Ballet, Pointe

With a lifetime of training at Diablo Ballet School and performance experience in beloved classics like Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, Eleni brings professional artistry and heartfelt passion to every class, inspiring confidence and grace in her students at Encore Academy’s Ballet Company.

Kaitlyn Salazar

Tap, Broadway, Voice/Acting

From Radio City Music Hall to beloved local stages, Kaitlyn brings a wealth of performance experience and a passion for inspiring young performers to shine.

Kristi Burns, MA, MFA

Modern

With three dance degrees and international experience performing, choreographing, and teaching, Kristi brings exceptional expertise and a passion for inspiring dancers of all ages at Encore Academy.

Lesley Olsen

Jazz, Hip Hop

With 23 years of training across multiple dance styles and a degree in Dance from BYU, Lesley brings expertise, passion, and a love for inspiring joy and confidence in every dancer she teaches.

Leslie Stock

Ballroom

With years of ballroom experience training alongside Dancing with the Stars pros and a passion for empowering, expressive, body-positive classes, Leslie brings creativity and joy to every dancer she teaches.

Paige Haglund

Ballet, Tumbling/Acro, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop

With 16 years of training and performance in styles from ballet to hip-hop, Paige brings award-winning experience and a true passion for inspiring young dancers at Encore.

Emily Wyatt

Voice/Acting, Voice

With a Vocal Performance degree from ASU and years of teaching voice, piano, and acting, Emily brings warmth, energy, and creativity to help every student grow in skill and confidence while loving music.

Eve Farley

Cello

With 17 years of cello experience and recordings alongside acclaimed artists, Eve inspires students with a love for music while building their confidence in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Melodie Wride

Piano, Flute

Trained under world-class professors from Juilliard, the Paris Conservatory, and more, Melodie brings exceptional musical expertise and performance experience to every lesson she teaches.

Todd Fisher

Guitar

With over 20 years of guitar experience, Todd combines his love for songwriting, recording, and jamming to help students grow their skills while keeping music fun and inspiring.

Kaena Vierra

Dancing since age 3, Kaena has trained in everything from ballet and pointe to Tahitian and Hula, performing in The Nutcracker and alongside Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a—bringing passion and versatility to every stage.

Macy Lapray

With 12 years of training across ballet, contemporary, jazz, and more, Macy brings dedication, versatility, and excitement as she grows as both a dancer and a leader at EAPA.

Stella Anderton

With 13 years of training and 8 years of competition experience, Stella brings passion, versatility, and a love for growth and self-expression to every class.

Whitney Russell

Bio coming soon!