Safe progression
Skills are introduced when the foundations, strength and control are ready.
PRETORIA • EST. 1997
Technique that builds confident performers.
Specialist AcroDance, Modern Dance, Acro Tumbling and technical Acrobatics training where every dancer is guided through safe, visible progression.
29
Years of CDA
1997
Established
2027
30th Anniversary
Strength
with artistry.
with artistry.
DANCER DEVELOPMENT FIRST
Training is personal.
Progress is earned.
CDA combines technical foundations, strength, musicality, artistry and stagecraft in a supportive environment where each dancer is challenged at the right level.
TRAINING FOCUS
Dance and acrobatics trained as one discipline—with attention to technique, transitions and performance quality.
TRAINING SYSTEMS
Acrobatic Arts • AcroDance SA • AcroDNA Explore AcroDance ↗TRAINING FOCUS
Sport-focused technical acrobatics develops flexibility, balances, limbering and advanced skills.
TRAINING SYSTEMS
ASSA Explore technical training ↗TRAINING FOCUS
Contemporary, Lyrical and Modern Jazz developed together on a strong balletic foundation.
TRAINING SYSTEMS
DanceCor Explore Modern Dance ↗TRAINING FOCUS
Progressive tumbling builds safe technique, strength, control and confident skill execution. Acro Tumbling must be taken together with a regular AcroDance / acrobatics class at CDA. A dancer attending Modern Dance may join Acro Tumbling only if they also enrol in and attend an AcroDance / acrobatics class.
TRAINING SYSTEMS
Acrobatic Arts • AcroDance SA • AcroDNA Explore Acro Tumbling ↗MORE THAN WEEKLY CLASSES
A complete training experience.
Development happens through consistent coaching, structured milestones and meaningful opportunities to grow as a performer.
Visible milestones
Clear goals help dancers and families understand what is developing and what comes next.
Performance quality
Musicality, expression, confidence and stagecraft are developed alongside technique.
Personal guidance
Class recommendations reflect age, experience, readiness and long-term goals.
FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL
Experience shaped by movement and music.
Celia de Abreu brings nearly 30 years of studio leadership, Springbok colours in Acro Gymnastics, Protea colours in Acrobatics and a lifetime of dance and performance experience. Her background as a singer, guitarist and songwriter also shapes the musicality and artistry behind every CDA pathway.
Meet Celia and discover the CDA story ↗WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE CDA
Real experience.
Clear standards.
No inflated promises. Just experienced coaching, purposeful training and progress dancers can feel.
Established in Pretoria
Nearly three decades of studio leadership and dancer development.
Specialist pathways
Focused programmes with clear foundations and progression.
Training systems
AcroDance SA, AcroDNA, ASSA, Acrobatic Arts and DanceCor.
Whole-performer training
Technique, strength, artistry, musicality and performance.
WHAT CDA FAMILIES SAY
A studio that feels like home.
Real experiences from the families who trust CDA with their dancers' development.
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Part of the CDA family
CDA is an absolutely wonderful dance studio! From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed, comfortable and part of the CDA family. The instructor is friendly, professional, patient and truly passionate about what she does. The atmosphere is warm, positive and encouraging, making every class enjoyable and something to look forward to. CDA is a beautiful place to learn, grow, have fun and build confidence. Highly recommended!
Dimakatso
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A second home
CDA is like a second home to my daughter. We are blessed with a professional instructor who handles our children with patience and gives them quality training that makes us proud, even when they enter competition rooms. Big up to Celia and the team!
Zee
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Confidence, strength and skill
My daughter, Zanty, absolutely loves being part of CDA Dance Studio. Celia is incredibly passionate, patient and genuinely cares about every dancer. Zanty especially loves tumbling and has become very good at it under Celia's guidance. It has been wonderful to watch her confidence, strength and skills grow. I would highly recommend CDA Dance Studio to any parent!
Juanita
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A special place for our girls
Our two daughters, Chardoné and Chanté, have been dancing at CDA Dance Studio with the wonderful Teacher Celia since 2023, and we honestly couldn't be happier with our experience. From the very beginning, Teacher Celia has shown so much love, patience, dedication and passion for every dancer. She encourages and supports each child to believe in themselves and reach their full potential. It has been so special watching our children grow, not only as dancers but also in confidence and as young girls. CDA Dance Studio is a studio that we would wholeheartedly recommend.
Charon Jordaan
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A space to learn, grow and shine
Thank you, CDA Dance Studio and Teacher Celia, for nurturing my daughter's talent and giving her a space where she can learn, grow and shine. We look forward to seeing Murangi continue to flourish on this amazing dance journey. I highly recommend CDA!
Mulalo Petra Ramasala
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From potential to national success
Enrolling my daughter at CDA is one of the best decisions I have made as a mom. Under Teacher Celia's friendly, patient supervision and professional coaching, she has achieved amazing, complex acrobatic skills. For more than two years I passed the studio daily, wondering whether it was active. Watching my daughter progress from performing on stage to being placed number one at national level proved the excellence of CDA. It could be exactly what your child needs to uncover their flexibility and acrobatic ability.
Bothlale Lenkwe
START WITH THE RIGHT CLASS
A thoughtful first step.
Tell us the dancer's age range, previous dance experience and training goals so we can recommend an appropriate programme and level. For dancers under 18, the form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
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Share dancer details
Share the dancer's age range, previous dance experience and training goals. A parent or legal guardian must complete the form for dancers under 18.
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Receive a recommendation
We guide you towards the programme and level that fit best.
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Attend a trial or assessment
Meet the studio, experience the training and decide with confidence.
READY TO START?
Create. Dream. Achieve.
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