About NY Senior America LLC

After 18 years, Marianne retired as the director and choreographer of the Seasoned Steppers, leaving a wealth of original dances which continue to dazzle audiences at every NY Senior America Showcase. She taught in her own dance studio for 27 years. She appeared on the Ted Mack amateur hour in her younger years and performed with the Children's Repertory Group at the NY Museum of Modern Art.  She danced professionally, performing a tap act known as the Ronson Sisters at major resorts, hotels and night clubs. She choreographed numerous musical numbers for Repertory groups.  Marianne entered the Ms NY Senior America Pageant in 2007 and has performed her specialty dance solos in every Showcase.  We wish to thank Marianne for her devotion, talent and commitment to Ms New York Senior America.

Corliss Whitney was a member  of the famed Radio City Rockettes from 1945 to 1953.  In later years she founded the Ms NY Senior America Seasoned Steppers and led that group until 2007.  She was the choreographer of "New York, New York" which continues to be the signature piece.

In 2007 Marianne Stahl stepped in and lef the group until she retired in 2025.  Joan Caliendo, Ns New York Senior America 2024 assumed the position of Director/Choreographer from Marianne. Joan hopes to continue the Seasoned Steppers traditional dance style adding her own touch to their repertoire.