Our Core

Discover the holistic approach of Encore Center for Performing Arts. Explore our vision, mission as well as the values we live by, our compass in providing knowledge and skills in the performing arts.

The Story our Studio Holds

Located within the town of Armonk, Encore Center for Performing Arts is a creative, safe space for all age groups and abilities. Established in 2022, we provide refuge for individuals intrigued in the craft of performing arts. From dancing, acting and singing, our seasoned instructors share their vast experience in different performance disciplines. In this supportive environment, students will learn, grow and excel on and off stage.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to create a world where everyone has access to the thrill of performing arts. Our goal is to be the center of excellence, where individuals come to master each of the three performing arts disciplines such as dancing, singing & acting. Through exceptional coaching and leadership, we aspire for our students not just to achieve education but more importantly shine on and off stage.

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Our Mission

At Encore Center for Performing Arts, our mission is to build an environment where our students manifest their skills through the art of dancing, singing, acting and/or musical theatre. Our skilled and seasoned instructors guide students to become well rounded performers and individuals. Our center for performing arts is not only meant to be a space for students to learn and grow as performers but also a place to call home.

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Our Values

ENCORE stands for the following:

Entertainment: We strive to make our classes fundamentally entertaining, providing excitement and passion in every lesson we teach.

No Limitations: There is no limitation when it comes to learning. At ECPA, we help students strive for greatness, unlocking the potential they already have within themselves.

Creativity: Our classes are designed to teach students to trust their own creativity, helping them express their ideas and emotions in the art of motion.

Opportunity: The opportunities are endless at Encore. We want our students to gain the best experience and take advantage of every opportunity they can.

Resilience: We teach our students to never give up, to believe in themselves even in challenging times on and off stage.

Exceptional Experiences: We ensure that all of our students gain an exceptional experience every time they enter our studio or participate in class.

Our Team

Team Teachers Lexi Pichiarallo v2
Owner & Director
Lexi is driven by a passion for the performing arts and a desire to connect with the next generation. She built a dedica...
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Ballet & Technique Instructor
Gisela Quinteros, Originally from Argentina. Started dance at 8 years old at Estudio Pavlova. At age 16 Artistic Directo...
Team Teachers Jenna v2
Competition Director & Instructor/ Choreographer
Jenna Rae Smith received most of her early training in her hometown of Youngstown, Ohio before attending Point Park Univ...
Team Teachers Emily
Studio Manager & Instructor
Emily Fournier is a dancer, instructor and choreographer from Westchester, NY. Emily graduated from Manhattanville Colle...
Katie Pound profile
Private Voice Instructor & Music Director
Katherine Pound, a dedicated performer from Canada, brings a rich blend of experience and enthusiasm to her work in mus...
Lis Aquino profile
Hip Hop Instructor & Epic Hip Hop League Director
Lis has known to love dance all her life. She started dancing at the age of 10 with a dance crew in Westchester called ...
Eliza Mastropieri profile
Private Piano Instructor
Eliza’s musical journey has been a captivating one, leading her from the vibrant world of musical theatre to opera. El...
Team Teachers Kristen
Acting Instructor & Elite Stars Musical Theatre
Kristen Ashley Ragusa is an actor, dancer, singer, and cat mom. She received a BFA in Musical Theatre along with a dance...
Team Teachers Melissa
Acrobatics Instructor
Melissa Presta is a seasoned dance and gymnastics instructor based in Westchester, NY. With a foundation in dance, Melis...
Team Teachers Kayla
Preschool & Combo Class Instructor / Musical Theatre Assistant
Kayla grew up in Connecticut before moving to Colorado in 2019. While in Colorado, she danced as a student in the Profes...
Team Teachers Alyssa
Private Voice/ Piano / Guitar Instructor
Alyssa Rivera has been teaching across Long Island and Queens since 2013, some of those students are still with her. Wit...
Team Teachers Elizabeth
Lyrical & Technique Instructor
Elizabeth Dashiell is a Brooklyn-based dance artist and teacher with a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts.
Team Teachers Rachel
Jazz & Lyrical Instructor

Rachel Tiedemann is a versatile and innovative dancer, choreographer, and aerialist currently based in the vibrant...

Team Teachers Katie
Front Desk Receptionist / Broadway Babies/ Ballet & Jazz
Katie Hegenauer is a dancer and choreographer from Brewster NY. Growing up in a family that loved music, rhythm, beat & ...
Team Teachers Sophia
Social Media / Birthday Party Coordinator / Competition Assistant/ Instructor
Sophia Pauline is a dancer, singer, and actor from Mount Kisco, NY, who graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in Dance an...
Team Teachers Jennifer
Epic Hip Hop League Assistant
Jenn “Benni” Ferrantelli is a dancer and teacher who began dancing at the age of 7 in ballet, tap and jazz in her ho...
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Preschool & Combo Class Instructor / Tap Instructor
Marisa is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. Throughout her tim...
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Ballet & Jazz / Birthday Parties
Originally from Los Angeles, California, Savannah Entin has spent the past 19 years training in dance, yoga, photography...