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PEDC Staff

 

Patti Eisenhauer
Owner

Patti has been a leader in the dance industry for more than 40 years. Her resume is very extensive.  From her 5 years teaching at Sherry Gold's in Boston to being on the Board of Directors for Dance Masters of America for many years serving in various capacities.  Her hard work and commitment to creating the best and most educational dance experience is unparalleled.  She is so grateful for ALL of her students past, present and future and, with your support, she looks forward to many more years.     

Ashley Esteves
Teacher/Choreographer

Ashley began dancing at the age of 2, and since that time has garnished many accolades for both Performing and Choreography.   Ashley is hopelessly in love with the idea of telling stories through movement and believes that any student with a positive self-image and strong work ethic can achieve great things in the dance world and beyond.

Zhanat Baidaralin
Master Ballet Instructor

Hailing from the heart of Kazakhstan, Zhanat is truly a Master of his craft.  With a resume that includes everything from 5 decades of Ballet instruction to being the Chief Choreographer for the country of Kazakhstan in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, his resume is staggering to say the least.  Zhanat's passion for ballet is unparalleled.

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Breanne Clarke
Master Ballet Instructor
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Kayla Costa
Teacher
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Ann-Marie Carlomagno-Wilson
Teacher/Choreographer

Ann-Marie has been a dance educator for over 30 years, teaching recreational to the advanced. She is a member of Dance Masters of America and is a Past-President for Dance Masters of New England Chapter 5, where she also served as President in years 2014-16. She has traveled the U.S. as a Guest Teacher, Choreographer and Competition Adjudicator. She is a dedicated and passionate teacher who inspires her students to always follow their dreams!

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Lauren Eisenhauer
Office Administrator
Aimee Goguen
Office Administrator/Choreographer

Aimee is a long time member of the PEDC family as a student turned teacher.  Instructing both the recreational and competitive students, she is known for her patience and excels at helping each student find and rise up to their potential.  Aimee is also an integral part of the staging of our long running annual Nutcracker Production as well as working in the PEDC office.

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Mindy Grantham
Teacher/Choreographer

Mindy has been a long-time member of the dance community. She grew up dancing and performing with training in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Gymnastics.  Mindy is currently teaching full-time at various studios. Her plan is to continue to teach, learn, and audition, so she can be the best teacher and dancer she can be.

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Shannon Hanegan
Teacher/Choreographer

Shannon has been a part of the dance family at PEDC for over 30 years, both as a student and as a teacher. She teaches both the recreational and competitive students, and is loved by all. Shannon is known for her fun, patient, and creative teaching style! 

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Lindsey Klein
Teacher/Choreographer

Lindsey is a proud alumni of Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center. She received her BFA from The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. She spent her performing career working for Walt Disney World as well as Norwegian Cruise Lines, where she traveled the world. She currently is a professor at Boston Conservatory, where she teaches Jazz and also is an audition choreographer for Norwegian Cruise Lines. She is also a proud member of DMA New England Chapter 5, and is passionate about teaching.

Madeleine Knyff
Teacher

Madeleine has been a dance educator and Gymnastics coach with PEDC  for over 15 years. In addition to her teaching experience, Madeleine also coordinates an assortment of toddler level summer camps and various other studio related events. Madeleine is an enthusiastic member of the dance community and hopes to continue teaching for many years to come. 

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Anna McDonnell
Teacher/Choreographer

Anna is extremely passionate about teaching and choreographing, and loves dance more than anything else! She trained in all styles at PEDC, and currently works with the competitive companies teaching tap and choreographing other styles as well. She loves working with & learning from each member of the PEDC staff as well as connecting with the students as they grow. Outside of dance, Anna is currently studying psychology and childhood studies. She works with children of all ages & abilities and is dedicated to helping others in any way she can!

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