Meet the Dream Team
Studio Owner and Director
Chantelle Hidalgo
Get ready to be inspired by Chantelle's incredible dance journey! From the age of 2, she fell in love with dancing at her childhood studio, Alden Harrison Dance Centre. Her passion for dance only grew stronger as she participated in competitions and conventions, and eventually became a dance teacher herself. With over 20 years of dance teaching experience, an Associates in Early Childhood Development, a Bachelors in Psychology, and a Masters in Education, Chantelle has the knowledge and expertise to develop amazing dancers. Her kind and supportive personality creates a positive dance environment where every dancer is seen, heard, and loved. Chantelle has positively impacted countless dancers and families over the years, and now as the owner of Chantelle's Dance Academy, she's ready to inspire even more!
Dance Teacher
Madison Porter
Miss Maddy began her dance journey at he Alden Harrison Dance Centre when she was 8 years old. She participated on our competition team and studio performances. In high school Maddy helped and assisted our preschool and kinder classes. Working side by side with Miss Chantelle, Maddy learned how to manage a dance class and develop skills for educating dancers. Miss Maddy soon began teaching her own classes and developing herself as a dance teacher. Miss Maddy is a well rounded teacher who is experienced in all levels and ages and she is dedicated to aiding in the growth of all of our students.
Dance Teacher
Calliegh Silva
Miss Calliegh began dancing at the Alden Harrison Dance Center at the age of two. She danced there for 18 years as a recreational dancer and danced on the competition team as well. In high school Calliegh assisted in classes, taking initiative, choreographing parts of routines, and leading exercises. Calliegh is a well rounded teacher on our CDA team!
Dance Teacher
Makayla Harney
Miss Makayla began dancing at Alden Harrison Dance Center at the age of 2 years old and danced there for 17 years. She danced as a recreational dancer and competed for many years. In high school, Makayla assisted both Maddy and Chantelle teaching the preschool classes where she learned and developed tools to use in thee classroom. She is a bubbly and kind teacher, dedicated to teaching and growing all our CDA students.