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About Cardell Dance Studio
Cardell Dance Studio is the offers recreational and professional dance classes and workshops taught by movement artists and dance innovators. Cultivating creativity, confidence, and artistic skill, the studio is dedicated to the creation and implementation of affordable dance classes and cultural programs. The main goal is to create a welcoming environment engaging people to implement change and well-being, starting from the most fundamental place: our bodies.
“My aim is to promote civic engagement through dance to create positive social change. The studio is a headquarter to gather artists and audiences to achieve this mission.”
-Silvana Cardell, founder of Cardell Dance Theater
Meet the Team
Artistic Director & Children's Program Coordinator
Testimonials
"My 9 year-old daughter had never taken dance class, but asked me several times in recent months to study contemporary dance. When I asked my neighbor - a veteran of the Philadelphia dance community - about good places to learn, she immediately mentioned Silvana as a marvelous person, and a beautiful teacher ... who hires very smart and lovely Creative Teachers.' After her first lesson, my daughter was hooked, and now won't walk across the living room but rather flows, spins and rolls in such a confident and graceful way that it is clear she is learning a lot and having fun. Silvana, Paula and Megan have given her an amazing introduction to the art, and I am excited to see her grow as a dancer."
"Hello all ! I took my son to the creative dance for 3-5 year olds at the Cardell Dance studio located in Melon Street. The space is open and a nice large area for the kiddos to run around. It was a lot of fun and the teacher was amazing. The owner is so sweet and dedicated. I’m not sure word has gotten out, but looking for others to join. The class is at 11:45 in Sunday’s. Please sign up on website or let me know if interested."
"Phenomenal place with wonderful, talented people!!!"
"Silvana's Eutonia stretch class is incredible! A great stretch wile being very relaxed. I felt like new afterwards! Highly recommend it."
"I went to the open house today. Big beautiful dance space. Excited to have this business right on fairmount!"
"The owner and teachers here are truly amazing -- tons of experience with dance, and an artistic and poetic outlook -- so happy to have Cardell Dance Studio in the neighborhood!"
"Silvana was my teacher and mentor for four years during my academic career at Georgian Court University. Her teachings have allowed me to transform my body. I recommend her modern technique to all who are seeking transcendence, strengthening and lengthening. With Silvana I was able to discover and explore beyond."