ABOUT CDA DANCE STUDIO

Nearly 30 years of
movement with purpose.

Established in Pretoria in 1997, CDA develops technically strong, expressive and confident performers through progressive dance and acrobatics training.

CELIAde AbreuFounder • Principal • Choreographer
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FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL

Meet Celia
de Abreu.

Dancing since the age of three, Celia brings a lifetime of training across dance, acrobatics, gymnastics, music and performance.

Her background includes AcroDance, technical acrobatics, Modern Dance and rhythmic gymnastics training through senior Olympic level.

04Nearly 30 YearsStudio leadership
03Musical ArtistryVocalist • Guitarist • Songwriter
02Protea ColoursAcrobatics
01Springbok ColoursAcro Gymnastics
Celia de Abreu, founder of CDA Dance Studio

Celia’s musical background informs her approach to choreography, dynamics, musicality and stage presence.

OUR APPROACH

Technique with
artistry.

CDA’s training environment balances safe technical development with individuality, musicality and confident performance.

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Safe progression

Skills are developed through structured foundations rather than rushed results.

02

Complete performers

Technique, expression, musicality and stagecraft are developed together.

03

Personal guidance

Every dancer is placed and guided according to age, experience and readiness.

1997 → 2027

Thirty years of CDA.
A new chapter begins.

As CDA approaches its 30th anniversary, the studio continues to evolve with a clear purpose: progressive AcroDance, Modern Dance, Acro Tumbling, technical Acrobatics and a meaningful pathway for every dancer who wants to grow.

DISCOVER YOUR PATH

Find your place at CDA.

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