BIO, in words
Sarah is a NYC-based performer and dancer/choreographer who specializes in character and improv-based partnering and group work. She is currently the co-director of MoveWorks, a company member of Amalgamate Dance Company, and has recently worked with Becky Radway Dance Projects, Aubrey A. Daval, and with theatre company, the PurpleThreads Ensemble. Before moving to New York City in 2010, she choreographed solo, group, and site-specific work and taught ballet and modern at Boston University, where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her work has been presented by Triskelion Arts, Dixon Place, Saratoga Springs Artsfest, Boston University, The Dance Complex, Chez Bushwick, the Amalgamate Artist Series, at the Tank, and more. She has a 500-hr level yoga certification from YogaWorks and works for Foreign Affairs magazine.
What She's done, In List form
DANCE
Co-Director, MoveWorks (2015 - present)
Company Member/Dancer, Amalgamate Dance Company (2011 - present)
Becky Radway Dance Projects (2014-2015)
Dancer/Collaborator, Allaire Arts/Aubrey A. Daval (2011-present)
“Rounds” with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Live, Rachel Lampert, Choreographer (Ithaca, NY) (2006)
THEATER
Company/Dancer, Purple Threads Ensemble (NYC)
Company/Dancer, Kitchen Theatre Company (Ithaca, NY)
Choreographer, Melodramatics Theater Company (Ithaca, NY)
TRAINING
DANCE:
Modern/Contemporary (advanced)
Dance Improvisation/Partnering (advanced)
Gaga
Ballet (advanced)
Musical Theater
Tap (beginner / intermediate)
Acting:
Acting (Atlantic Theatre School Technique Labs 1, 2, & 3)
Lecoq Technique/ Clown (MTS Lecoq 101, The Ensemble Director, Clown 1, Norman Taylor Master Class, Dramatic Storytelling with Paola Coletto, Bouffon)
Improv Comedy (UCB Improv 101)
Other:
Voice: Classical, musical theater, Soprano
Yoga: 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaWorks
CHOREOGRAPHY
Group Choreography: over 25 group works ranging in style from abstract modernism, to narrative theatre, to full length site-specific work. Subject matters have included a gang of wacky mad scientists, bird-like/turtle-like creatures undergoing evolution, a blue-grass band battle, and the abstract exploration and visualization of breath.
Solo Choreography: I create and perform movement solos that are generally structured improvisations with a clear character and purpose. Props, comedic timing, and storytelling are an integral feature. Past solos have featured a nervous interview candidate and Helga, a woman who grew up isolated in the deep forest.
TEACHING
Amalgamate Dance Company Italy Intensive (Repertory, Contemporary) 2018
American College Dance Festival at Boston University (Dance Film, Improv, Partnering, Contemporary) 2014, 2018
NACRE Dance Company Summer Dance Camp (Modern, Yoga, Repertory) 2017, 2018
Amalgamate Dance Company Summer Workshops (Repertory, Modern, Ballet) 2012, 2013
Performance Improv Lab (co-taught with Aubrey A. Daval), Bill Young Studio, NYC 2011
Boston University (Modern Dance, Ballet (Beg/Int), Ballet Workout, Stretch and Relaxation) 2007-2010
Community School of Music and Arts, Ithaca, NY (Modern Dance, Modern Dance for Kids) 2006
SKILLS
Fluent in French, Basic Italian and Spanish, classical flute (9 years private instruction), Taekwon-do (green belt)
EDUCATION
M.S/M.B.A., Dual Degree in Business Administration and Information Systems, Boston University, May 2010
M.S., Arts Administration, Boston University, January 2009
B.A., French Language and Literature, cum laude, Boston University, May 2004
Co-Director, MoveWorks (2015 - present)
Company Member/Dancer, Amalgamate Dance Company (2011 - present)
Becky Radway Dance Projects (2014-2015)
Dancer/Collaborator, Allaire Arts/Aubrey A. Daval (2011-present)
“Rounds” with Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Live, Rachel Lampert, Choreographer (Ithaca, NY) (2006)
THEATER
Company/Dancer, Purple Threads Ensemble (NYC)
Company/Dancer, Kitchen Theatre Company (Ithaca, NY)
Choreographer, Melodramatics Theater Company (Ithaca, NY)
TRAINING
DANCE:
Modern/Contemporary (advanced)
Dance Improvisation/Partnering (advanced)
Gaga
Ballet (advanced)
Musical Theater
Tap (beginner / intermediate)
Acting:
Acting (Atlantic Theatre School Technique Labs 1, 2, & 3)
Lecoq Technique/ Clown (MTS Lecoq 101, The Ensemble Director, Clown 1, Norman Taylor Master Class, Dramatic Storytelling with Paola Coletto, Bouffon)
Improv Comedy (UCB Improv 101)
Other:
Voice: Classical, musical theater, Soprano
Yoga: 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training at YogaWorks
CHOREOGRAPHY
Group Choreography: over 25 group works ranging in style from abstract modernism, to narrative theatre, to full length site-specific work. Subject matters have included a gang of wacky mad scientists, bird-like/turtle-like creatures undergoing evolution, a blue-grass band battle, and the abstract exploration and visualization of breath.
Solo Choreography: I create and perform movement solos that are generally structured improvisations with a clear character and purpose. Props, comedic timing, and storytelling are an integral feature. Past solos have featured a nervous interview candidate and Helga, a woman who grew up isolated in the deep forest.
TEACHING
Amalgamate Dance Company Italy Intensive (Repertory, Contemporary) 2018
American College Dance Festival at Boston University (Dance Film, Improv, Partnering, Contemporary) 2014, 2018
NACRE Dance Company Summer Dance Camp (Modern, Yoga, Repertory) 2017, 2018
Amalgamate Dance Company Summer Workshops (Repertory, Modern, Ballet) 2012, 2013
Performance Improv Lab (co-taught with Aubrey A. Daval), Bill Young Studio, NYC 2011
Boston University (Modern Dance, Ballet (Beg/Int), Ballet Workout, Stretch and Relaxation) 2007-2010
Community School of Music and Arts, Ithaca, NY (Modern Dance, Modern Dance for Kids) 2006
SKILLS
Fluent in French, Basic Italian and Spanish, classical flute (9 years private instruction), Taekwon-do (green belt)
EDUCATION
M.S/M.B.A., Dual Degree in Business Administration and Information Systems, Boston University, May 2010
M.S., Arts Administration, Boston University, January 2009
B.A., French Language and Literature, cum laude, Boston University, May 2004
