06/10/2026
✨Senior Spotlight on Sylvia Gao✨
Sylvia goes to North Shore High School, where she is a part of multiple honor societies including National Honor Society for the Dance Arts. Sylvia has been dancing at Glen Dance for 10 years and she is a teacher intern and a member of our Elite Company. In the fall Sylvia will be going to Cornell University to study Human Development.
Sylvia Says
“Picking a single best memory is merely impossible, but one that comes to mind is our trip to Rome. From the moment the plane landed, all I could feel was complete and utter gratitude. Gratitude for everyone in my life who made this trip possible, and gratitude for Glen Dance Studio for giving me such an extraordinary opportunity. Performing in Italy and exploring the cities with my best friends is something I will cherish forever. I will absolutely miss the thrill of performing on stage and competing, but what I will miss the most are the moments that happen backstage and in the studio. Whether it's playing charades in tap, or talking about our days in jazz, not a week goes by where I am not having a good time at dance. Being able to block out the rest of the world and just dance with my friends is an experience only dancers would understand, and one that I will miss dearly.Dance has taught me more than just how to turn and leap. It has taught me the importance of hard work and perseverance, and to never shy away from a challenge. Dance has made me the person I am today by helping me gain confidence not only within the studio, but in all other aspects of my life. The friendships I have made through dance are invaluable and are ones that I know will exceed my time at Glen Dance. I would like to thank Ms. Kim for always pushing me to be the best dancer I can be, Ms. Angela for being the one that I can always turn to, Ms. Teri for helping me gain confidence in my dancing, Ms. Ruthi for always making me laugh, and Ms. Emilia, Ms. Amanda, and Ms. Alex for helping me become the dancer I am today. I would also like to thank Christine for always being my biggest supporter!”