Marilyn Schneider School of Dance

It’s just about Showtime !! Our 6pm Show had their final rehearsal last night & shine they did!! You will be amazed by our very talented, hard working dancers!! I’m always too busy to take any pictures, soI’m sharing just a few that some moms shared with me!!
Our 1pm Show’s last rehearsal is tomorrow on stage!! I can’t wait to see our “future stars” take the stage!!💜💜

If you see this pretty girl today at rehearsal , be sure to wish her a very Happy 17th Birthday!! Averie is our Tuesday Assistant. She began dancing at MSSOD at age 3!! I think she has spent almost every birthday either at rehearsal or Recital!! There’s no place else she’d rather be!! Happy Birthday Averie!! We hope you enjoy your special day!!🎈🎂🎈🎉🎈💜

Our show is now less than one week away!! Rehearsals have been going great!! We have some amazing performances for all to enjoy!! This just appeared on my feel — it says it all!💜💜

Dance recital weekend means…

Costumes hanging from every doorknob.

A car full of garment bags, makeup, snacks, and dance shoes.

Running on caffeine, adrenaline, and pure love.

Watching your child practice the same routine a hundred times—and still holding your breath when the music starts.

Cheering for kids who aren’t your own because you’ve watched them grow, too.

Fixing hair, calming nerves, and somehow becoming an expert in quick changes.

Seeing friendships, confidence, and hard work come to life on stage.

Feeling emotional over a three-minute dance because you know how much it took to get there.

Being exhausted.

Being proud.

Being grateful.

Because recital weekend isn’t just about a performance.

It’s about a year of dedication, growth, perseverance, and memories coming together under the stage lights.

And for a few magical moments, all those hours in the studio are transformed into something unforgettable. 💜✨

Living FULL by Danielle Sherman-Lazar

Congratulations to our MSSOD Academic Achievers!! We are celebrating today the dedication, hard work, and commitment of these dancers both in the studio and in the. classroom. I am incredibly proud of my Academic Achievement Award Winners for demonstrating excellence in their education while pursuing their passion for dance.
Your determination, discipline, and perseverance inspire all at MSSOD. Keep
reaching for your goals, dreaming big, and dancing through life with confidence and success!
Congratulations to each of you!! I am so proud of you!!💜💜

Our 2025-26 schedule concludes today!! What in incredible season we have had!! Yesterday at classes dancers were given the opportunity to perform their class dance alone. Some dancers are a bit shy & timid, but they are working on becoming confident not only in dance but in all life skills..and SHINE they did!! I’m so proud of them!! Be prepared to be WOWED when you watch these dancers show their hard work and heart onstage!!💜💜

What a stupendous last Saturday of dance classes today!! It’s a known fact that dance class participation is associated with children reporting an improved mood!! Looking at these faces from. today, I couldn’t agree more!! Thank you to my wonderful Saturday assistants-Abby, Brooklyn, and Liv for your well thought out end of year awards!! We are now ready for pictures and rehearsals to begin!!💜💜

I just announced our MSSOD 2026 “Dancer of the Year””— the winner is Sarah Muscato!! If you see Sarah be sure to congratulate her!! Sarah exemplifies the many characteristics I look for when making my choice:
A Positive Attitude
Gratitude
Is a Team Player
Is helpful and kind to everyone she comes in contact with
Shows leadership
Shows respect
Works hard and never gives up
Is a positive role model
Is dependable and responsible
And supports every dancer at the studio

Congrats Sarah!!🎉🎉💜💜

Celebrating Nick’s last ballet and tap class! It was a night of dancing, celebrating, memories and friendship!! 💜

What a supurb Saturday!! Technique is not rushed or forced. It’s developed through
repetition, alignment, and attention to detail!! These dancers have worked so hard— they WOWED me today!! Great job dancers!! They are Recital ready!!💜💜💜💜

Congratulations to Madi!!!Madi was inducted into the National Honor Society at Greece Athena this week. She also received 3 academic awards at the ceremony. Madi is also the 2026 reigning Miss Dance of Western New York’s chapter of Dance Masters of America. She will be traveling to represent Western New York at the National Convention in July. Madi also dances 6 days a week. Dance has taught her time management, and she is successful both in school and dance!
Congrats Madi — we’re proud of you!💜