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:
2024 - Starpower- Chocolate - Wild Dance Award, Best Choreography, Highest Scoring 8 & Under Level 2 Regional Champions
2024 - Work It Dance Challenge - Stand Out Studio Award, Studio Excellence Award for Technique & Gymnastics Out of Entire Event
Choreography Award -
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Rescue You
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Slipped Away
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ICU
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Would Anyone Care
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Tears of An Angel
Highest Scoring 12 & Under - Lost Boys
Highest Scoring 12 & Under - Done Got Over It
Highest Scoring 12 & Under Large Petite Group - ICU
Highest Scoring 12 & Under Small Group & Highest Scoring 12 & Under Out of Entire Event - Chocolate
2024 Inferno - Studio Technical Excellence Award
Grand Champions & Artistry Award - Stand Up
Picture Perfect Choreography - Rescue Me
Captivating Choreography - Fix You
2024 Legacy - Stupendous Staging & Choreography Award - Come Little Children
2023 - Legacy - Choreography Award -
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King of Africa
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Hide & Seek
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 Competition
Teacher of the Year
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014,2016,2017
Outstanding Excellence in Gymnastics & Lyrical
Spirit of Dance Awards
Star Power
2015 Top Choreography
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Open Letter
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Carousel
2014 Choreographer Award
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Mary Poppins
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EFX
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Hunger Games
2014 Outstanding Emotional Execution
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Permanent
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Love of a Daughter
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Underneath
2013 Encore DCS National Dance Competition - Atlantic City NJ
Top Choreographer Award - Snow White
Top Choreographer Award - 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