Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Sara has more than 22 years of classical ballet training, over 15 years teaching experience, and several years studying other dance genres, including, but not limited to, jazz, modern, improvisation, character, contemporary, flamenco, and tap. She received the bulk of her training in Spokane Washington at the Academy of Dance and attended American Ballet Theater’s advanced summer program in 2009, Oregon Ballet Theater’s summer program 2010. Sara was a trainee for Ballet Tucson in 2011-2012 until she moved to Southern California where she focused several years on teaching and performing in northern San Diego county. Since coming back to the Pacific Northwest, she has transitioned her focus primarily to teaching and sharing the beautiful world of dance with those who seek it.