MARY LOU SCHADE
T.C.R.G., A.D.C.R.G., B.G, S.D.C.R.G
Celebrating her 52nd Anniversary as an Irish Dancing Instructor, Mary Lou is regarded as one of the greatest Irish Dance Teachers in the world.
She began her dancing career at the age of 7 years with the McNiff School of Irish Dance in New York. Her experiences include appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show and the Merv Griffin Show, as well as venues throughout the Tri State area including Lincoln Center and Madison Square Garden.
She opened the Schade Academy in 1968 and since it's inception, has produced hundreds of Regional, National, All Ireland and World to Champion solo & team dancers. Seven of her students, including her daughter, Rosemarie performed on Broadway in the production of Riverdance and two others, including her daughter, Mary Ann danced in the original cast of Lord of the Dance.
ROSEMARIE SCHADE - CROMIE
T.C.R.G., A.D.C.R.G.
Rosemarie began dancing at 3 years of age. During her competitive dancing career, she held the Mid Atlantic Regional title and went on to become the North American National champion. Rosemarie successfully medaled at both the All Ireland and the World Championships before retiring to join the cast of "Riverdance on Broadway".
Rosemarie's other credits include: Folgers coffee commercials, NBC "Good Morning America", Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center and the Westbury Music Fair.
Rosemarie teaches all levels of Irish dance at our studio in East Meadow, New York.
