Messages from friends and loved ones:

“I grew up in dance studios, and I am so happy that Snug Harbor will honor Leah’s creativity and leadership with this renaming dedication.” – Annette Kudrak

“That laugh, that smile, that spirit, just looking at these photos brings it all back. I hope there will many photos of Leah in the studio, they will brighten the room on the stormiest of days.” – Jack Turner and Molly Barton

“Leah will always be an inspirational figure to our family.” – The Paone Family

“Your legacy lives on in your wonderful children, and who were fortunate to know and love you, and to so many others who will benefit from the Leah Mitchell Memorial Dance Studio” – Fran and Dennis Brown

“In memory of my fabulous friend.” – Bette Allen

“Leah, you made the world a better place.” – Sylvie Blaustein

“Emma’s Place proudly donates in support of the Leah Mitchell Memorial Fund.” – Karen Goldman

“For Joyce and Ira and the entire family.” – Martha Neighbors

“This is a wonderful program inspiring young children to dance!” – Adriana and Aaron Feo

“In honor of Leah Mitchell’s endless creativity, may her spirit live on through dancing stars.” – Adele Myers and Seth Dodds

“Donated in memory of Leah Mitchell. ‘Dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.'” – Melissa R. Ferrari

“Thank you for this opportunity to support a beautiful soul and mission.” – Phyllis Forman

“With love, Jane & Margaret” Jane Dubin & Margaret Liston

“What a wonderful way to remember our talented and unique Leah.” – Susan L Wilson and Matt Rocchio

“Leah’s spirit and legacy will live on through everyone she’s touched. She’s taught and mentored so many sharing her creativity and talent. Thinking of you always, Leah.” – Valerie Cortier

“Leah brought the joy of dance to little kids and her talent and nature touched many lives for the better.” – Kaitlyn Walsh

“We are happy to participate in honoring Leah’s work and memory in this way.” – Robert W. F. & Derek McNally

“To my beautiful sister. You are deeply missed.” – Marian Fontana

“In loving memory of Leah.” – Rosemarie Mazzocchi

“We will always be grateful for the love of dance, and confidence, Leah fostered in Talia.” – Talia Neravanda Astman

“Congratulations on starting the Leah Mitchell Memorial Fund. I loved seeing all of the photos of Leah with her students. It warmed my heart.” – Barbara Bedick

“We wish to honor Leah’s memory and her beautiful and creative spirit.” – Nancy and Christopher Benbow

“‘Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.’ – Martha Graham” – Arija Bareikis and Denman Tuzo

“Leah’s talent and love of dance lives on in the next generation.” – Ellen Icolari

“Leah was such a force in our community and in our dance and arts world and we miss her every single day.” – Theo Dorian and Michael Harwood

“Mia was a student of Mrs. Leah. Mia enjoyed class with her and continues to love ballet!” – Anamaria Rodriguez Dunleavy and Mia C. Dunleavy

“Leah was a gift in our lives and we miss her and remember her always.” – Jenny and Ruby Lytton-Hirsch

“Brilliant Dance Studio in Leah’s Name ~ Her smile, strong graceful body, her sweetest laugh and her kind soul will be remembered always. Love to Ira&Joyce, Marian&Luke.” – Gail and Paul Graf

“To Our Most Beautiful Neighborhood.” – Jessica & Jennifer Balduzzi

“May Leah’s legacy dance on!” – Cathy & Peter Brown

“In honor of Leah, her family always in our heart, her creativity always flowing through us, her fire everlasting.” – The Torchia Family

Thank you to our generous donors:

• Kate Abramson
• Bette Allen
• Anonymous donor
• Talia Neravanda Astman
• The Aviles Family
• Jessica & Jennifer Balduzzi
• Arija Bareikis and Denman Tuzo
• The Barkov Family
• The Baxter Family
• Barbara Bedick
• Nancy and Christopher Benbow
• Sylvie Blaustein
• Sanchie Bobrow
• Fran and Dennis Brown
• Cathy & Peter Brown
• Maureen and Ray Campbell
• Cecile Chong
• Valerie Cortier
• Theo Dorian and Michael Harwood
• Jane Dubin & Margaret Liston
• Mia C. Dunleavy
• Bernadette Elliott
• The Fassrainer Family
• Adriana and Aaron Feo
• Melissa R. Ferrari
• Stella Fiore
• Marian Fontana
• Phyllis Forman
• The Fuchs Family
• Tom & Sara Gardner
• Espen Giljane
• Karen Goldman and Emma’s Place – Staten Island Grief and Loss Center for Children and Families
• Susan Grabel & George Rappaport
• Gail and Paul Graf
• Julia Gruen
• David Hodgson & Amanda Moreau
• Ellen Icolari
• Kate James, Steve Waltien
• Beth Kingston
• Annette Kudrak
• Jenny and Ruby Lytton-Hirsch
• Rosemarie Mazzocchi
• Deb McCole & John Hagemann
• Kevin and Rachel McKinley
• Robert W. F. & Derek McNally
• Caren Messing and John Piccolo
• Craig Mitchell
• Jean Mitchell
• Angela Mitchell and Josh Wilson
• Mark and Lynn Mitchell
• Neil Mitchell, Gilby Mitchell, and Esme Mitchell
• Adele Myers and Seth Dodds
• Martha Neighbors & Charles Boday
• Cookie Newgarden and Carli Hitchcock
• Kevin Norton
• The Paone Family
• Mr. & Mrs. Gerard and Fran Rizzo
• Dr. Jim Romano and Nancy Steen
• Frank Saya & Andrea Anderson
• Scarlett + Sebastian
• Susan Moran Sheehy
• Peter and Brigette Smith
• Phoebe Torchia, Liam Torchia, Logan Torchia, Dacia Washington
• Tiffany A. Traina & family
• Jack Turner and Molly Barton
• Rufus Puppybody Underfoot
• Kristin Wallace & Tom Ferrie, Maker Park Radio
• Kaitlyn Walsh
• Antoinette West
• Cathryn Williams and Mitchell McGuire
• Susan L Wilson and Matt Rocchio