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Amanda Cardona

Amanda Cardona was born in NYC and raised in the Bronx. Her dance education spans decades with experience & training across classical dance (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Pointe), Lyrical and Hip-Hop, International Style 10 dance ballroom dance, Swing (WCS & ECS) & Country dancing.  Further, Amanda is a specialist in Latin Dances and counts Boogaloo, Pachanga, Cha Cha Cha and Son among her favorites to dance, perform and teach.


Amanda’s love of Latin music and dance is directly correlated to her exposure and acceptance of her Puerto Rican roots. Growing up, Amanda initially shied away from exploring Latin music, but she was slowly introduced by her mother to the infectious beats and rhythms of salsa, mambo and cha cha. 

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Amanda is a founding member of Collective Essence Dance Company based in Austin, TX.  It was through CEDC that Amanda was introduced to Anara Frank & the MetaMovements Artist Collective and together traveled to Cuba for dance research and later became a member of the entrepreneurial artist collective.


Throughout her dance career, she counts herself fortunate and blessed to have had the opportunity to bring together two of her life's passions, dance & travel.  She has taught, performed and danced in various countries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and of course some special love for the Carribbean!

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Most recently, Amanda has been focusing on producing community based cultural events that aim to preserve various dance styles, educate the public and bring community together through dance.  Of particular focus is her organization, The Boogaloo Project, as well as her work with Raices Cultural Arts Association, Inc.  She is 2-time recipient of the Community Arts & Arts Fund Community Engagement Grants, awarded by the Bronx Council of the Arts, as well as a 2020 SU-CASA Resident Artist, all with a focus of bringing music & dance history to the Bronx community & dance aficionados at large.

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Finally, she is the creator of the Dance With Us Live Danceathon project and is THRILLED to welcome any and all to the fam!

Amanda Cardona: Team Members
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