Identical twin sisters Marnie and Rena Schwartz are the Owners and Artistic Directors of ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio. Since founding ViBE in 2002, they have been dedicated to creating an inclusive, non-competitive community where every student feels welcome, supported, and empowered to thrive.
As authors of Empower Your ViBE, Ontario Certified Teachers, Kinesiologists (York University), qualified Dance Teachers (DMA), choreographers, and certified fitness instructors with CPR and First Aid certification, they bring a unique blend of education, experience, and passion to every class.
As both educators and mothers, Marnie and Rena understand the importance of nurturing confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of movement. Together with the incredible ViBE Faculty, they provide high-quality dance training in an environment that is positive, challenging, and fun for all ages and abilities.
Their philosophy is simple: dance should build confidence – not pressure. At ViBE, the focus is on health, personal growth, and belonging rather than trophies or competition. Students are encouraged to pursue dance alongside their other interests while developing the physical, social, and emotional skills that will become life lessons for the future.
Before opening ViBE, Marnie and Rena performed professionally as members of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak (1999–2002) and the Toronto Argonauts Dance Team (1996–1998). Their professional performance experiences included appearances with artists such as the Backstreet Boys and Neil Young, along with countless community and charitable events throughout the GTA.
Driven by their passion for helping children succeed, they continue to create innovative confidence-building resources beyond the studio. They are the inventors of the CARTWHIRLER™ Cartwheel Mat, available on Amazon, and co-authors of The ViBE Confidence-Building Series for Kids, which encourages confidence, kindness, resilience, leadership, and optimism in children.
More than 25 years later, ViBE continues to be guided by the same vision: a place where every child belongs, every dancer is celebrated, and every student leaves feeling stronger, healthier, and more confident than when they arrived.
Everyone belongs at ViBE! Join the family!
