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: Burchfield Primary School - weekly
Downstairs gym
MONDAYS Beginning 11/03/25: Burchfield Primary School
6:00p-7:00pm - Poms
7:00pm-7:30 pm - Acro I
7:00pm - 8:00 pm - Cadet Guard (ages 6-11) NEW!!!!
7:30pm-8:00 pm - Acro II (must be able to do a walkover)
8:00-9:00 - GTOs guard
Tuesdays: Burchfield Primary School -
downstairs gym:
5:30-7 production (ALL**)
7-8:00 guard (ALL**)
Upstairs gym:
6:00-7:00: production
7:00 -8:00: skills (experienced baton all ages- must be able to do a 1 spin, half catch & dbl elbows)
Thursdays: Burchfield Primary -
Downstairs gym
6:00-6:30 tiny tots baton age 3-5
6:30-7:15. Beginner baton
7:30-8:45. GTO Twirlers
Private baton/solo lessons are available and will be scheduled accordingly to availability in class schedules.
We follow the Shaler Area School District school schedule. When school is closed, so are we or due to inclimate weather when necessary as our the safety of our performers' and their families are always our number one priorty.
UPCOMING EVENTS
November 22, 2025
Lite Up Night - Shaler
November 28, 2025
Etna Light the Night Parade
More will be added as event dates are set.