Meet the 2025 Cover Models

Valeria was born in Nebraska but moved to sunny Florida at just three months old. She began dancing at the age of three, finding her second home training and growing alongside her dedicated Kinetic Dance Force teachers and close-knit group of friends. By four, Valeria was already on the Encore stage, igniting a passion that’s only grown stronger over the years.From an early age, Valeria’s stage presence and dancing have consistently caught the attention of judges, earning her multiple judges’ awards, the Encore Super Solo Champion title, a Discovery Spotlight scholarship, and several national group championships with her dance friends. Recently, Valerias privileged to be selected as one of the cover models for Encore’s 2024-2025 season.Beyond dance, Valeria has explored musical theater, with roles in productions at the Disney World Theater in Orlando. Highlights include her role as Interplanet Janet in Schoolhouse Rock and her performances as a featured dancer in West Side Story and Les Misérables.Currently a junior in high school, Valeria serves as an officer on her school’s dance team. She is a member of multiple Honor Societies including the National Honor Society, the Honor Society of Dance Arts, and the Hispanic Honor Society, proudly supporting the local Latin community through bilingual education initiatives and community projects aimed at empowering Hispanic youth. Valeria’s dedication to dance and her community reflects her commitment to making an impact both on and off the stage.