Dawn Cargiulo
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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 17 years. |
Gabriella Cunha
Office Manager & Ballet Instructor
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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. |
Samantha JeannePreschool, Kindergarten Dance, Jazz, & Private Ballroom Instructor
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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. 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! |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lily Mollicone
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Lily Mollicone (she/they) is a performer, choreographer, and educator based in New Jersey. She received her BFA in Dance Performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University in 2025, and continues to pursue her Masters in Dance Education through Rutgers’ Graduate School of Education. Lily spent her formative years as a senior company apprentice at Providence Ballet Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island under the direction of Eva Marie Pacheco, and her Providence roots led her to participating in three residencies with Choreography Project, under the direction of Kristy DuBois. At Rutgers, she has performed in works by José Limón, Netta Yerushalmy, Pam Tanowitz, and John Evans, and studied under Roderick George and Brad Beakes, among others. Lily is also a trained musician and actor and utilizes those interdisciplinary skills in both dance and theater spaces.
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Cara Murphy
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Jazz Instructor
Cara is an energetic and accomplished jazz and hip hop instructor who brings the excitement, athleticism, and precision of collegiate dance team training directly into the studio. She is currently a junior at The College of New Jersey, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and is a proud member of the nationally ranked TCNJ Dance Team, where she competes each year at UDA Collegiate Nationals in Orlando, FL. Her experience performing and competing at the collegiate level gives her a strong foundation in powerful jazz technique, sharp musicality, dynamic performance quality, and the high-energy style today’s dancers love.
A graduate of the Gloucester County Institute of Technology with a concentration in Dance and Performing Arts, Cara received comprehensive training in ballet, jazz, modern, and dance education. This diverse background enhances her teaching, allowing her to blend strong technical fundamentals with the athleticism and performance skills that make her jazz and hip-hop classes both exciting and well-rounded. In addition to her expertise in jazz and dance team, Cara has experience teaching tap and acrobatics, making her a versatile instructor who understands the importance of developing well-rounded dancers. She is passionate about creating a positive, encouraging classroom where students build confidence, work hard, and discover the joy of movement. |
Miley Champagne
Ballet/Lyrical Instructor
Miley Champagne, born in Birmingham, Alabama, trained at the Alabama School of Fine arts and graduated in 2025. During her time there, she studied under former American Ballet Theatre dancers, Wes Chapman and Shawn Black, and continued her contemporary training with Germaul Barnes and Margi Cole. At ASFA, she performed the roles of Gamzatti, Paquita, Myrtha, and many more. She also danced with the Mt. Laurel Studio Company under the guidance of Stephanie Rangel and Katie Spitzer. She competed at YAGP and UBC, where she earned 1st place in Pas de Duex at the UBC Finals.
Miley has also performed with Magic City Performing Arts taking on roles such as Snow Queen, Mercedes, Odile, among others. She was recently a part ofthe Professional Training Division at Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City, where she was also a member of the Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble. Miley is excited to now be a first year trainee at American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, where she looks forward to refining her technique and continuing to grow as an artist.
Miley has also performed with Magic City Performing Arts taking on roles such as Snow Queen, Mercedes, Odile, among others. She was recently a part ofthe Professional Training Division at Ballet West Academy in Salt Lake City, where she was also a member of the Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble. Miley is excited to now be a first year trainee at American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, where she looks forward to refining her technique and continuing to grow as an artist.
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Giana CarrollOffice Manager/Ballet InstructorMiss Gianna earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts on Dance from Adelphi University, where she received extensive training in ballet, contemporary, modern dance, choreography, and performance.
She is currently a company dancer with Cronicle Dance Theatre and Ballet Rêve, performing both classical and contemporary works while collaborating with fellow artists and musicians. Gianna previously danced with Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theatre and taught ballet, jazz, and modern at South Jersey Ballet School, where she inspired dancers ages 10–18. She is passionate about creating a positive and encouraging classroom where young dancers can develop strong technique, confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of dance. |
Josie Abruzzi
Tap Instructor
Josie fell in love with dance at the age of three and grew ups training in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, modern, pointe and hip-hop. Her passion for the art form deepened through years of competitive dance and collaborative performance experiences, ultimately inspiring her to pursue dance at the collegiate level.
Josie graduated summa cum laude from Rider University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Dance Studies. She brings extensive teaching experience to the studio, specializing in tap, ballet, jazz and musical theatre. Josie has also choreographed musicals for local high schools.
Outside of the dance studio, she shares her love for learning and creativity as a high school English teacher.
Arcadian BroadStudio Choreographer/ Instructor
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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. 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. |