The Sensations Marching Unit began in 1993 with 6 members known as the Showstoppers. It was later named the Sensations in 1994. In 2001, the Sensations became a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Community Youth Organization. The group has had competitive dance teams, drumlines, guards and majorettes as well as recreational, non competitive members. Over 1000+ members have been a part of the Sensations Organization over the past 30+ years. Membership is open to anyone from all locations within the tri-state area. The Sensations and its members have marched and/or performed up and down the East Coast and mid-west to include DisneyWorld, FL, Pigeon Forge TN, Greensboro, NC, Cedar Point, OH, Canton, OH, Oglebay, WV, Wildwood, NJ, etc. They hold numerous Tournament Indoor Association All Chapter Championship National Titles as well as Twirling Unlimited International Titles and National Baton Twirling Assn & AAU Jr. Olympic and State individual titles. They enjoy sharing their talents with their communities. The Sensations were honored to have been selected and featured in a tv series for a parade scene in the "Outsiders", filmed in Millvale, PA. The Sensations are respectively known as a reputable baton twirling/guard organization for its professional instruction and dedication to the sport of twirling & guard.
OUR TEAM!
"Alone we can do so little, Together we can do so much." - Helen Keller
JOANNE KAISER GERARDI
Founder & Director
Choreographer/Instructor
Solo Instructor
Baton/Poms
MARIA GERARDI LOCHER
Choreographer Instructor
Consultant - Solo
Baton
VICTORIA SCHMALSTIEG NICASSIO
Assistant Director
Choreographer/Instructor
Baton
STEPHANIE DEW HENDERSON
Assistant Director
Choreographer/Instructor
Baton/Poms
LINDSAY GILL
BATON INSTRUCTOR
(ON LEAVE - STUDY ABROAD)
STEPHANIE ENEDY
Consultant
Dance/Lyrical/Guard Private Instructor
BATON INSTRUCTOR
(SUMMER)
JENNA SCHERRAH
BATON/GUARD INSTRUCTOR
ABBEY KAUTZMAN
BATON &
GUARD INSTRUCTOR
SHAYLA STIEGLER
ACRO INSTRUCTOR
BATON INSTRUCTOR
Mondays (starting 9/09/24)
6:00-7:00pm Baton 101 (beginner students) No experience or less than 1 yr of experience
7:00-8:00pm Senior Guard 30+
Tuesdays (starting 9/10/24)
5:45 - 7:00pm Production Team (lower gym)
7:00-8:00pm Competitive Poms
7:00-8:00pm Guard
7:30-8:30pm Baton Middle school/High school - 1+ yrs experience
Thursdays (starting 9/12/24)
6:00-7:30pm Team Tori Invitational competition team - MUST BE ABLE TO DO A SOLID 2 SPIN and double elbows. If you are not invited to be on this team, you may audition on a select date in September.
6:30-7:15 pm Acro (beginner level)
7:30-8:15pm Acro (Advanced level)
7:30-8:30pm 30+ Baton Twirling (leave the kids at home and come twirl with us!)
Private baton/solo lessons are available and will be scheduled accordingly to availability in class schedules.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DUES, LOCATION AND TIMES.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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MEMORIAL DAY STARTS OUR
SUMMER PARADE SEASON!