Dawn Cargiulo
​Berman

Owner & Artistic Director

Dawn studied at the University of the Arts and the Laban Centre for Dance and Movement in London, England, where she received a BA with Honors in Dance Theatre.

She began her professional dance career with Transitions Dance Company, a London based collaborative group where she performed and taught throughout Europe, Japan, and Taiwan. Dawn joined internationally acclaimed MOMIX Dance Company, performing throughout the US and Europe, as well as teaching master classes at the university level. Additionally, she performed with NYC-based companies Neo Labos, Shoestring, and Isadora Dance Legacy and also collaborated with Vienna-based Blue Moon Productions performing in Vienna, Belgium, and NYC.

Dawn created and directed the dance program at Mainland Regional High School in Linwood, NJ, for two years and then went on to direct the dance program at Middlesex Vocational and Technical High School. During this time Dawn continued her performance work with Philadelphia-based Junk Dance Company and Scrap Performance Group, creating and performing dance works throughout the Philadelphia area, including the Philadelphia Fringe Festivals and Princeton Arts Council galas. Since 2009, when Dawn and her family moved to Pennington, she has repeatedly collaborated with The Hopewell Valley Arts Council, The Princeton Ballet School, Rider University, and The Lawrenceville School.

Dawn has served on The Friends of the Pennington Public Library for 10 years, and was a board member of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council from 2016 - 2021. Dawn has 4 children in the Hopewell Valley School system and has been a proud resident of Hopewell Valley for 15 years.

Gabriella Cunha
Office Manager & Ballet Instructor

Gabriella Cunha holds a BFA in Dance Education with a specialization in Ballet Performance and a minor in Musical Theater from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where she was acknowledged with an Excellence In Tutoring Award and an Outstanding Student Teaching Award. She went on to enjoy dancing professionally with contemporary ballet companies and engaging in freelance projects in the tristate area.

During this time, Gabriella received pedagogical mentorship from Mary Pat Robertson - decades-long director of Princeton Ballet School - and taught ballet, lyrical, modern, and beginning jazz and acro at many studios including Princeton Ballet School, Mill Ballet School, The Rock School, Studio 180, and Penn Ballet at the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition, Gabriella has a 200-hour certification in Prana Yoga from Princeton Center for Yoga and Health, and Reiki I and II practitioner certifications. Gabriella currently practices Naturopathic Medicine in Washington state, teaches ballet at the Sylvia Joyce Wanner School of Port Angeles City Ballet, and remotely supports The Pennington Studio's administration, performances, and curriculum development. Her supplementary interests lie in music, alternative somatic modalities, and multidisciplinary collaboration – all of which inform her work as an artist, educator, and healer.

Caitlyn was born and raised in New Jersey. She received her pre-professional training at The Rock School for Dance Education. Upon graduation, she joined Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Graduate Program where she performed roles in classical ballets, rehearsed Serenade with Jerry Kumery from the Balanchine Trust, and was selected for a contemporary work by Staycee Pearl. 

Caitlyn began her professional career with Columbia Classical Ballet under the direction of Brooklyn Mack where she performed in classical and neoclassical ballets such as La Bayadere, Bolero, and The Nutcracker, as well as original works by Simone Cuttino and Terrence Henderson. She also had the opportunity to perform as a guest artist with The Charleston Ballet, performing soloist roles in Dracula. Caitlyn is currently a professional dancer with Roxey Ballet Company in Lambertville, NJ.

Caitlyn is a Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor trained through Balanced Body. She is excited to join The Pennington Studio staff this year teaching ballet and lyrical classes.

Caitlyn Kresky

Lyrical Instructor

Samantha Jeanne

Preschool, Kindergarten Dance, Jazz, & Private Ballroom  Instructor
Administrative Assistant

Born to be in the spotlight, Samantha fell in love with performing at a very early age. At the age of 5, she started taking gymnastics and dance classes, quickly transitioning into Competitive Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics.  Always wanting more, Samantha studied a variety of dance styles throughout her adolescent and adult life including, Ballet, Jazz, Modern/Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Latin, Ballroom and Tap.  As a former All-Star and Collegiate Cheerleader and Dance Team member (Go FGCU!), she loves being a part of a team and building strong connections with her community.  

After college, Samantha spent time teaching and spearheading the dance program at a performing arts center in her home state of Delaware.  There, she created dance shows and award-winning competition pieces, choreographed local musicals productions and shared her knowledge coaching students who were focusing on a career in the Arts.
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Samantha started her professional ballroom career with Fred Astaire in the summer of 2013 and has earned multiple Top Female Teacher, Top Female Customer Service, and Top Specialist Awards for the New Jersey Region. She’s traveled the country and has been a top finalist in many regional and national competitions. Samantha has also explored other aspects of the performing arts- acting/dancing on stage, in films and on tv.  As a side project, she also developed a Young Dancers ballroom program for studios- combining her love of dance with her love of teaching children!

Gina Gagliano is a recent graduate from Rider University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Long before that, Gina started her dance training on a competitive team in Little Falls, New Jersey. In high school, Gina transitioned to a pre-professional contemporary dance company based in New York City alongside her continued participation in every play and musical she was able to.  
 
Gina's teaching career began as an assistant teacher in Pequonnock, New Jersey, where she focused on ages 2-5 in ballet, jazz, tap and acro. Later, while keeping up with a full college schedule, Gina had the opportunity to teach dancers aged 8-16 in Princeton, New Jersey. Gina has been able to teach all of the technique she has learned through years of practice and apply these skills to her own original choreography. She is honored and excited to continue her teaching and choreography journey at The Pennington Studio! 
 
Gina's favorite professional credits include Serena in Legally Blonde at Surflight Theatre, Sam in The Sisters Kardos under Fallen Hero Productions, and as a company dancer in the 2017 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Opening Number! ​

Gina Gagliano

Jazz Instructor

Taylor Sambola-Broad

Ballet Instructor

Taylor Sambola-Broad is a professional ballet dancer, certified Pilates instructor, and experienced dance educator with a distinguished background in performance and training. With certifications in the ABT National Training Curriculum (Prep-Level 7 + Partnering) and Power Pilates (Mat & Reformer), Taylor brings a comprehensive and technical approach to dance instruction. 

Her teaching experience includes serving as faculty for Orlando Ballet and Sarasota Ballet, where she has taught ballet, pointe, variations, and Pilates in both summer programs and year-round training. She has also worked extensively in outreach programs, bringing ballet education to diverse student populations. As a guest masterclass instructor, Taylor has taught at esteemed schools such as Queensbury Theatre, Brevard Ballet Academy, Skyra Studios, and LA Dance Academy. Additionally, she has contributed to The American Dance Competition (ADC) as a regional ballet teacher and social media director. 

Taylor’s performance career includes work as a soloist and corps de ballet dancer with Orlando Ballet, Sarasota Ballet, and New Orleans Ballet Theatre, performing in renowned ballets by Balanchine, MacMillan, Robbins, Tharp, Morris, and Ashton. Her versatility extends to film, modeling, and commercial work, including appearances in Netflix’s Tall Girl 2, Amazon Prime’s Étoile, and publications such as Pointe Magazine and Dance Spirit. 
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Trained at Houston Ballet, ABT JKO School, Miami City Ballet, SAB, and The Rock School, Taylor’s approach to teaching emphasizes proper technique, injury prevention, and artistic expression, equipping dancers with both physical strength and refined artistry. Her expertise in Pilates-based conditioning ensures her students develop core stability, flexibility, and injury resilience, making her a sought-after instructor for pre-professional and professional dancers alike. ​

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Arcadian Broad

Ballet, Lyrical, & Jazz Instructor

Arcadian Broad is a professional dancer, choreographer, musician, and actor with an extensive performance and teaching background. Certified in the ABT National Training Curriculum (Prep-Level 7 + Partnering), he has taught at prestigious institutions including Orlando Ballet and Sarasota Ballet, where he serves as a faculty member specializing in contemporary, ballet, and choreography. 

Arcadian has also been a faculty member for the American Dance Competition (ADC), co-directing regional tours and teaching ballet and variations. He frequently guest teaches masterclasses in ballet and contemporary at schools such as Brevard Ballet Academy, Art of Movement (AOM), and New Dimensions Dance Academy. 

With a background in training at Orlando Ballet School and The Juilliard School, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his instruction. His teaching extends beyond the studio to summer intensives and masterclasses at institutions including New Orleans Ballet Theatre, Cincinnati Ballet, Danceworks Chicago, and more. 
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As a choreographer, Arcadian has received recognition for his choreography, including Best Choreography at Youth America Grand Prix. His artistic expertise and dedication to dance education continue to inspire and shape dancers of all levels. ​

Jessica Fowler

Contemporary Instructor

Jessica Fowler is a performing artist from Oreland, Pennsylvania. She is a dancer for an international touring company called MOMIX, under the direction of Moses Pendleton. Jess had the pleasure of being a MOMIX soloist and touring the USA, Italy, Brazil and Uruguay. She is also a dancer/aerialist/acrobat for Brian Sanders’ JUNK.

Additionally, Jess is a choreographer/teacher at several dance studios in Philadelphia and suburban areas. She's enjoyed teaching dance and fitness since 2010. After receiving her BFA in Dance from The University of the Arts she worked as a dancer/aerialist for Norwegian Cruise Lines. With NCL she toured the Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico, Alaska and Canada.  Afterwards, Jess returned to Philadelphia and presented her own solo work and performed with other dance companies as a freelance artist. These companies include Project Moshen Dance Company, Almanac Dance Circus Theatre, Jim Bunting Dance Company, Kevin Sullivan and Dancers, etc. located in Philadelphia.

​She is excited to be home from touring as a first time mother and thrilled to work with Pennington Studio dancers again, after working on Thriller this past summer! 

Joey Schollenberger

Competition Choreographer

Joey grew up on the Jersey Shore and began his dance journey at the age of ten years old. After graduating from high school he made the move to Los Angeles, California where he auditioned and trained professionally. Since returning to the East Coast, Joey has begun working for a dance competition, judging for a pageant and talent competition, while choreographing for studios in New Jersey and New York. Throughout the past couple of years, his choreography has continued to be recognized for its artistry and emotional execution. 

Joey recently graduated from Rutgers University with his Masters in Social Work. Post-grad he is working with inpatient youth at a hospital. He aspires to continue to work towards becoming a clinical therapist while teaching and choreographing.
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Joey is devoted to providing a positive dance education to help dancers build confidence and achieve their goals. He can’t wait to share his artistry with The Pennington Studio!