About the Director
Philosophy
Sheila Rosanio School of Dance & Gymnastics encourages children and adults to participate in classes that will enhance their health and fitness through programs that develop self esteem, confidence and respect for themselves and others.
The combination of Dance & Gymnastics hits on all aspects of the body combining
Strength + Flexibility + Grace = A Well Balanced Student
Biography
Sheila Rosanio is a graduate of Boston State College. Sheila received a Bachelor of Science Degree where she majored in Dance & Physical Education with a minor in Biology.
Sheila has danced her entire life and continues her education through master classes with world renown choreographers, and though teachings at national and local dance conventions.
Upon college graduation Sheila opened the Sheila Rosanio School of Dance & Gymnastics and is celebrating her 38th season in Revere.
Sheila’s student have competed and danced both regionally and nationally with numerous High Point Champions and Top Teacher Awards.
Sheila has choreographed and her students have
performed in such events as:
Fleet Center Opening Ceremony
Urban Jam at Boston’s Wang Theatre
Grand Ole Opry National Convention
Internationally Sheila’s Students have performed:
Dolphin Cruise Lines
Royal Caribbean International
Norwegian Cruise Lines
International Dance Festival in Bermuda, Cancun & Cozumel Mexico where Sheila and her students were presented with certificates of appreciation and citation from the Governor of Massachusetts & Mayors of Mexico and Bermuda for building relationships through dance.
Many of Sheila’s students have received college scholarships in both dance & gymnastics, and have gone on to dance professionally in dance troupes, major companies, video work, and commercials. Sheila is proud to say that a former student, Shealagh Boyajian has just finished her residency at Extravaganza at Bally's in Las Vegas and is now performing for the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (Odyssey of the Seas)
Sheila & Her Students Have Fund Raised & Performed For:
Founder's Day Revere
Andrea Salvaggio Flip-A-Thon
Celebration of Life – American Breast Cancer Awareness
Danny Anderson’s Memorial Fund Raiser
Celebrate Revere Day on Revere Beach
Light House Nursing Home
Children’s Hospital Boston
National Aids Awareness Day
Walk For Hunger
American Heart Association
MDS Telethon
David RottenBurg- Gwendoyln the Graceful Pig
Greater Boston Food Bank
American Cancer Society
Awards & Achievements:
2022 Entertainment Award - "MC Hammer Mix"
2022 Entertainment Award - "JLo Remix"
2022 Power Ranking Champions " JLo Remix"
2022 National Champions "JLo Remix"
2022 Choreography Award - "Vendetta"
2022 National Champions - "Vendetta"
2021 Choreographer of the Year
2021 Battle of the Star Champion "Carry Me Home"
2021 National Champions "Carry Me Home"
2021 National Champions "Shake the Room"
2018 Top Choreographer Award
Believe National Compeition
Teacher of the Year
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,2016,2017
Outstanding Excellence in Gymnastics & Lyrical
Spirit of Dance Awards
Star Power
2013 Encore DCS National Dance Competition - Atlantic City NJ
Top Choreographer Award - Junior Small Group - "Snow White'
Top Choreographer Award - Senior Small Group - " Wolves"
Most Entertaining Routine - "Tea Party"
2013 Starpower Talent Competition
Outstanding Choreography Award - " Men in Black "
Most Entertaining Routines - " Men In Black & Tea Party "
2013 Turn It Up Dance
Top Choreography Award & Creativity Award - " Tea Party "
Class Act Award - Given To The Top Studio For Outstanding Sportsmanship and Positive Attitude
2014 Choreographer Award
Mary Poppins, EFX, Hunger Games,
2014 Outstanding Emotional Execution
Permenant Love of a Daughter Underneath
2015 Top Choerography
Open Letter, Carousel
*** Please See Our Individual Awards On Our Results Page ***