Sarah Newton

Education

Texas Woman’s University, MFA in Dance, 2008
Sam Houston State University, BFA in Dance, Summa Cum Laude, 2005

Courses Taught

Modern/Contemporary Dance Technique
Functional Anatomy
Dance in World Cultures
Jazz Dance Technique II
Children, Creativity, and the Fine Arts
Pilates I-IV
Pilates Practicum I – II
Choreography III
Choreography IV: Senior Capstone
Career Preparation I
Career Preparation II
Cook Children’s Internship
Creative Movement for Children
Modern Dance Teaching Methods

About

Sarah Newton is an Instructor II in Dance at Texas Christian University. She completed the Master of Fine Arts in Dance at Texas Woman’s University and is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Sam Houston State University, where she earned the BFA in Dance. She has danced with Out On a Limb Dance Company, wild goose chase, Kista Tucker Dance Company, and Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth. Sarah has enjoyed teaching master classes and creating new choreographic works at numerous schools and festivals. Sarah is deeply invested in the study of human anatomy as it relates to enhancing movement and has completed the Functional Awareness Move Educator certification. Contributing to her body of knowledge is her comprehensive mat and equipment Pilates certificate through Balanced Body University and her certification by the National Pilates Certification Program through Pilates Method Alliance.