Cardell Dance Studio - Affordable Dance Classes in Philadelphia

A Home for Movement, Art, and Imagination

About Cardell Dance Studio

Cardell Dance Studio 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 providing affordable dance classes and cultural programs in a welcoming and inspiring environment.

Our goal is to engage you to dance, offering to teach movement styles as a source of transformation, connection, and well-being—beginning from the most fundamental place: our bodies.

Cardell Dance Studio is the educational branch and creative home of Cardell Dance Theater Company, renamed in 2026 as Cardell Dance Projects, a tax exempt 501c3 non-profit organization. The organization is led by Silvana Cardell, a Guggenheim Fellow in Choreography and award-winning choreographer, educator, and dance artist, Cardell Dance Projects is dedicated to the creation, presentation, and education of contemporary dance theater and multidisciplinary performances.

Through innovative dance presentations, artist development, and community engagement, Cardell Dance Projects expands access to dance as a vital cultural and embodied practice

My goal is to create performances connecting artists and audiences, inviting reflection on our world, our shared present, and the experiences that shape contemporary life. The studio serves as a creative home where movement, learning, and performance come together as practices of connection, imagination, and social transformation.

-Silvana Cardell, founder of Cardell Dance Projects

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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."

Rob from Investing with a Purpose South Philadelphia

"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."

Michelle on Nextdoor.com Spring Garden, Philadelphia

"Phenomenal place with wonderful, talented people!!!"

Stew on Nextdoor Fairmount, Philadelphia

"Silvana's Eutonia stretch class is incredible! A great stretch wile being very relaxed. I felt like new afterwards! Highly recommend it."

Leilani on Google South Philadelphia, UPenn Student

"I went to the open house today. Big beautiful dance space. Excited to have this business right on fairmount!"

Nora on Nextdoor Fairmount, Philadelphia

"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!"

Jessica on Nextdoor.com Fairmount, Philadelphia

"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."

Ama on Google North Philadelphia