DANCER OF THE YEAR | marilynschneider

This award goes to a single student at the studio, who displays certain attributes that are deemed important at the studio. Primarily a student who is a great role model to all students, a hard worker, loves all aspects of dance, and always has fun!

Introducing, our 2025 Dancer of the Year

Nicholas Guarino

Age: 17

Been Dancing For: 13 years

Favorite Color: Lavender

Favorite Food: Lobster

Favorite Type of Dance: Contemporary

Favorite Dance Convention: NYCDA

Favorite Convention Teacher: Andy Pellick

Favorite TV Show: Gravity Falls

Favorite Movie: Ballet Ratatouille

Favorite Musician: Ariana Grande

Reasons Why She Loves Dance: "I love dance because of the creative expression and vision I am able to portray for the enjoyment of others."

"Don't take life seriously. We're not getting out alive." - Unknown

Past Winners

2024 Sam Muscato

2023 Kiera Moran

2022 Aleigha Morrison

2021 Victoria Baldassare

2020 Kristine Burns

2019 Hannah Bardeen

2018 Marina DiVasta

2017 Emily Dahrsnin

2016 Meghan Wido

2015 Nick Wawrzaszek

2014 Sabrina Sapor

2013 Miranda Potter

Alanna Ackert

2012 Katie Wawrzaszek

2011 Rocco Bianchi

2010 Gabriella Francis

2009 Lia Pizzicato

2008 Shannon Bell

2007 Amelia Arrington

2006 Jacki Talbot

2005 Kayla Grass

2004 Lindsey Grinnell

2003 Angela Todaro

2002 Amy Campbell

2001 Christina Pultorak

2000 Laura Petrazelli

1999 Allison Hyland