Academy of Dance San Luis Obispo

Specialties

Educating dancers of all ages and levels.

History

Established in 1973.

The Academy of Dance was started by Lori Silvaggio. Home of the San Luis Jazz Dancers and professional non for profit dance company, The Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo

Meet the Business Owner

Andrew S.

Business Owner

Andrew Silvaggio

Drew holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. On the east coast he has performed in many productions including A Chorus Line, Edmond, On the Town, Carousel, Weird Romance, and performed as a feature dancer for the Barrymore Awards as well as the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Drew’s choreography as Artistic Director of the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo and owner/​operator of the Academy of Dance has won National Recognition and community acclaim. His latest works: Alice in Wonderland, Sidewalk Stories, and the Slightest Movement, have won stellar reviews. Drew has been seen locally performing with Variable Velocity, Deyo Dances and the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo.