“Cardell showcases how dance can confront social issues viscerally…”
— Carolyn Merritt, thINKingDANCE

The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Clusters of dancers crash together, uplift and crawl over one another, then explode away from the group as individuals.”
— Merilyn Jackson, The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Supper tells riveting stories of immigration…”
— Jim Rutter, The Philadelphia Inquirer

thINKingDANCE
“The real showcase is Cardell’s artistry.”
— Carolyn Merritt, thINKingDANCE

thINKingDANCE
“Silvana Cardell’s knack for crafting a story and the dancers’ commitment to their characters bring the images to life.”
— Carolyn Merritt, thINKingDANCE

Broad Street Review
“Who counts as human? And whose lives count as lives?”
— Broad Street Review

Fjord Review
“Expanding the work’s breadth and depth…”
— Merilyn Jackson, Fjord Review

Fjord Review
“The event was a mix of danger, determination, and spiritual qualities…”
— Merilyn Jackson, Fjord Review

United States of Urgency: Migrant Bodies on the Move
L. Graciella Maiolatesi, thINKingDANCE, November 18, 2019
Review of Cardell Dance Theater’s work on migrant bodies and immigrant journeys.

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
“Silvana Cardell is a respected figure in Philadelphia’s contemporary dance theater scene…”