Faculty and Staff
Cassie Russo-Sweeney
Cassie Russo-Sweeney
Cassie Russo-Sweeney
Entertainment industry entrepreneur, award-winning choreographer and an infectious educator, Cassie Russo is a born innovator. Constantly inspired to create new movement as the owner and artistic director of CaRu Entertainment, Cassie’s choreography brings with it an innate ability to empower and promote self-confidence through her uniqu
Entertainment industry entrepreneur, award-winning choreographer and an infectious educator, Cassie Russo is a born innovator. Constantly inspired to create new movement as the owner and artistic director of CaRu Entertainment, Cassie’s choreography brings with it an innate ability to empower and promote self-confidence through her unique style of dance. Cassie graduated from DeSales University with a double-major degree in Dance and Liberal Arts.
Emily Advani
Cassie Russo-Sweeney
Cassie Russo-Sweeney
As co-founder and managing director, Emily Elizabeth Advani has been a member of the CaRu Entertainment team since the company’s inception. Emily brings an array of professional experiences in business, communications and the performing arts as host, actor and dancer to her behind-the-scenes work at CaRu. Emily holds a M.S. in Broadcast J
As co-founder and managing director, Emily Elizabeth Advani has been a member of the CaRu Entertainment team since the company’s inception. Emily brings an array of professional experiences in business, communications and the performing arts as host, actor and dancer to her behind-the-scenes work at CaRu. Emily holds a M.S. in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, and a M.A in Writing and B.A. in English both from Saint Joseph's University.
Maura Kuchma
Kendall Storcella
Kendall Storcella
Maura Kuchma holds a BFA in dance performance from SUNY Purchase College, where she danced on scholarship. She is also a certified ABT National curriculum teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching many students throughout the community. She has had the privilege of being trained by and performing with world renowned dancers and l
Maura Kuchma holds a BFA in dance performance from SUNY Purchase College, where she danced on scholarship. She is also a certified ABT National curriculum teacher with over 15 years of experience teaching many students throughout the community. She has had the privilege of being trained by and performing with world renowned dancers and loves spreading her experience and knowledge throughout the community.
Kendall Storcella
Kendall Storcella
Kendall Storcella
Kendall Storcella, a Caru Entertainment alumnae, is happy to be working on the other side of the stage as a choreographer. Kendall took her first dance class at age 2 and has been dancing ever since. Kendall went on to be a competitive team dancer winning numerous awards and graduating as a highest scoring National Champion. Her passion
Kendall Storcella, a Caru Entertainment alumnae, is happy to be working on the other side of the stage as a choreographer. Kendall took her first dance class at age 2 and has been dancing ever since. Kendall went on to be a competitive team dancer winning numerous awards and graduating as a highest scoring National Champion. Her passions are in Tap and Hip Hop. She is looking forward to encourage young dancers with her enthusiastic passion for the arts. Kendall graduated from the College of Jersey in Physical Education.
Devon Stemler
Kendall Storcella
Devon Stemler
Devon Stemler, a proud CaRu Entertainment alumnae, began dancing at the age of two and quickly rose through the ranks as a competitive dancer by five. Her talent led her to perform in New York’s Cabaret for a Cause and compete at the New York City Dance Awards, where she earned top honors for her solo at sixteen. Now pursuing a Business
Devon Stemler, a proud CaRu Entertainment alumnae, began dancing at the age of two and quickly rose through the ranks as a competitive dancer by five. Her talent led her to perform in New York’s Cabaret for a Cause and compete at the New York City Dance Awards, where she earned top honors for her solo at sixteen. Now pursuing a Business degree at Rider University, Devon is thrilled to return to CaRu to begin her choreographing career, sharing her passion for Lyrical, Contemporary, and Jazz with the next generation of dancers.
Cathy Greco Whalen
Cathy Greco Whalen
Cathy Greco Whalen
Cathy Greco Whalen has been immersed in the dance world since age three—as a student, performer, choreographer, and teacher. At 17, she joined the original Broadway cast of 42nd Street, launching a decade-long career performing on Broadway and appearing in commercials, films, and music videos. She went on to teach and adjudicate for majo
Cathy Greco Whalen has been immersed in the dance world since age three—as a student, performer, choreographer, and teacher. At 17, she joined the original Broadway cast of 42nd Street, launching a decade-long career performing on Broadway and appearing in commercials, films, and music videos. She went on to teach and adjudicate for major U.S. and Canadian dance organizations, earning accolades including the ADA Diamond Award for choreography. A longtime faculty member at The Dance Academy and former director of Villanova University’s Dance Ensemble, Cathy is now proud to teach at CaRu Entertainment in Pennington, NJ.
Isabella Masi
Cathy Greco Whalen
Cathy Greco Whalen
Isabella Masi is proud alumnae of CaRu with a lifelong love for dance, having started at 2 years old. In 2024, she earned my Dance Teacher Certification in Las Vegas, deepening her commitment to teaching and inspiring others through movement. She has been a member of the CaRu faculty since 2021, sharing her passion and helping dancers gr
Isabella Masi is proud alumnae of CaRu with a lifelong love for dance, having started at 2 years old. In 2024, she earned my Dance Teacher Certification in Las Vegas, deepening her commitment to teaching and inspiring others through movement. She has been a member of the CaRu faculty since 2021, sharing her passion and helping dancers grow both technically and creatively. Since 2022, Isabella has also worked as a Pre-K teacher, where she brings energy, creativity, and care into the classroom. Whether she's in the studio or students, her goal is always to help young minds grow with confidence and joy!
Chandler Storcella
Cathy Greco Whalen
Chandler Storcella has been part of the CaRu family since 2013, growing up on the elite competitive team where she earned national titles and trained at top conventions across the country. A TCNJ alum with a degree in Public Health, she combines her love of dance with her passion for helping dancers thrive physically and emotionally. As
Chandler Storcella has been part of the CaRu family since 2013, growing up on the elite competitive team where she earned national titles and trained at top conventions across the country. A TCNJ alum with a degree in Public Health, she combines her love of dance with her passion for helping dancers thrive physically and emotionally. As a member of the TCNJ Dance Team, she competed at UDA Nationals and trained among top collegiate performers. Now in her fourth year teaching at CaRu, Chandler brings her experience in musical theatre and hip hop to create a space where dancers grow as artists, athletes, and individuals.
Madeleine Castadot
Madeleine Castadot
Maddy Castadot began dancing at the age of three and quickly became a nationally recognized title winner while representing CaRu Entertainment. She trained at premier conventions, the Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Program, and completed ballet intensives with principal dancers from Les Ballets Trockadero. At Penn State, she co-founded and
Maddy Castadot began dancing at the age of three and quickly became a nationally recognized title winner while representing CaRu Entertainment. She trained at premier conventions, the Joffrey Jazz and Contemporary Program, and completed ballet intensives with principal dancers from Les Ballets Trockadero. At Penn State, she co-founded and served as President of the Nittany Dance Project, leading performances at THON in front of 15,000 people, and was also an officer in the Penn State Dance Alliance. Her passion for performance extended beyond campus as a member of the Trenton Thunder Dance Team. A recent Penn State graduate with a B.S. in General Science, Maddy continues her own dance training while sharing her love of dance with her students.
Kayla James
Madeleine Castadot
Kayla James
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