Unlock Your Creativity
Chrysalis began in the mid 80's in response to a need for more expansive dance and choreographic opportunities for students in the Washington DC area. Chrysalis has been re-envisioned and landed in Delaware to provide resources for local studios and schools, connecting the universal language of dance with other arts and culture. Creativity and collaboration along with teaching safe movement practices are just some of the goals with the programs offered. We are committed to educating and developing artists of all ages and skill levels; assisting them in expressing and sharing their voice through dance. As a wholistic, therapeutic, and a universal language , dance brings communities together through outreach programs, performances, workshops, and ongoing classes. Joan Warburton-Phibbs holds a Master of Science and Fine Arts in dance and physical education from Springfield College and Smith College. She has studied the Art and Science of Movement in England, danced professionally, and choreographed for companies, colleges, and schools in Europe and America. Joan is an advocate and instructor of yoga and mindful movement for all levels and abilities. After a fulfilling successful career as a dance educator and curriculum designer in private schools in DC and VA and the dance director at Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Joan is now advocating for inclusivity for dance in public education to stand alongside the other unified arts. Joan was the 2018 recipient of the Master Fellowship in Choreography from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Her Cab/Charter School of Wilmington’s dance team have been ACC Champions for many years. 
Luis Mulero's dance career started at Cab Calloway School of Arts as a music major as a violinist and dance minor and enthusiast. Falling in love with dance styles like modern, hip hop and ballet, Luis attended Wilmington Ballet and performed in multiple roles, leading workshops, and spreading his love of ballet to the tri state area. Over the years, Luis has been a part of Hispanic traditional and contemporary dance organizations where he choreographed and performed salsa, merengue, and bachata dance in many local settings. In addition to working with the Chrysalis Center, Luis is currently working on building a Hispanic traditional dance company to further spread cultural awareness and influence the Latin America diaspora.Joan Warburton-Phibbs
Founder/Executive Director
Luis Mulero
Instructor
The Chrysalis Center is a non-profit 501 c3 organization
Board of Directors
Toniann DeGregory - V.P.
Teresa Emmons
Shari Phalan - Secretary
Dr. Emma Liana Phibbs- consultant
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