Born and raised in Greenwood, IN, Sarah began taking classes at Stage I at the age of 2 and continued for 16 more years until she graduated from high school in 2017. During her time at Stage I, she worked as an assistant dance teacher and participated in the Performing Company, competing both regionally and nationally. Outside of the studio, Sarah also performed on the Center Grove Dance Team, and was the dance captain of her show choir. Following high school, she attended Purdue University where she earned her Bachelor’s in Animal Sciences with a concentration in animal behavior and welfare. While studying at Purdue, Sarah joined the Higher Ground Dance Company, participating as a dancer and tap choreographer. Sarah then went on to attend Anderson University, earning her Master’s in Business Administration in the summer of 2022. Sarah now works as the manager of the Hydrocephalus Research Center on IUPUI’s campus and is thrilled to return to Stage I as an instructor. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, horseback riding, flower arranging, caring for her small farm, and playing with her dog, Dixie.