Who We Are
Founded by Peter Spendiff and Kathy Wood, Spendwood opened in 1964 at 88 Remsen Street in Cohoes, NY. They operated what was known as the Spendwood Circuit, traveling to various locations in Round Lake, Cambridge, Melrose, to name a few, to teach classes on a weekly basis. Current owners Margie (Spendiff) Pascale and Ralph Pascale took over in 1974 and operated out of the Knights of Columbus on 3rd Street in Waterford. Throughout the years, Spendwood has also been housed in three locations (3rd Street, Broad Street, and Saratoga Ave) in Waterford prior to moving to its current location in 2000.
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Classically trained at Boston Conservatory, Margie has infused her passion and enthusiasm into the studio for nearly 60 years (which is impressive, considering she's only 29).

Margie and Ralph Pascale

Coming to Spendwood in 2013, Managing Director Jillian Ruddy has infused life, passion, and energy into Spendwood School of Dance. Miss Jillian has been dancing and coaching for over 30 years, in a wide variety of styles including but not limited to ballet, pointe, hip hop, jazz, tap, lyrical, and competitive cheer, all while managing the computer system, the class rosters, staff coverage, competition team, and her own four children, all of whom shine at Spendwood.

Jillian Ruddy
Meet The Teachers

Alyssa Amyot
Gymnastics 7-12 year old, Yoga

Dan Langan
Boys' Gymnastics

Kate Biel
Competition Team Strength and Conditioning

Anne Strock
Gymnastics
(All levels)

Gabi Bazinet Douglas
Ballet, Musical Theater
Competition Choreographer

Liz Bazinet
Tap
Competition Choreographer

Bailey Mullen
Ballet and Tap

Jessica Barlow
Gymnastics (All levels)

Maria Murphy
Hip Hop and Jazz

Choe Ni
Gymnastics

Kaitlyn McCarty
Gymnastics

Marin Lomen
Lyrical, Jazz, Ballet, Competition Team Choreographer and Coach

Morgan Inderwiesche
Tap, Ballet, Pointe

McKenna Hendrickson
Gymnastics

Sarah Cuva
Gymnastics

Stacey Vandenburgh
Hip Hop and Jazz

Su Dorward
Preschool Ballet and Tap
Beginner Jazz
Teen Tap

Teagan Susco
Tap and Ballet

Tori Galvin
Parent/Tot
Preschool Ballet and Tap
Tap and Ballet 5-7 year old