Education
Sarah E. Flynn is a distinguished educator with over 35 years of experience in dance and language instruction. Her diverse career includes owning a successful arts academy in Pennsylvania for 13 years, teaching at leading dance studios in Chicago, serving as adjunct faculty at Penn State University, and teaching French at both K-12 and college levels. As a Certified Dance Educator through Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, she is sought after by studio owners, universities, convention/festival directors, and fellow educators for her comprehensive knowledge and innovative approaches to dance pedagogy and musicality.
Flynn's work extends beyond traditional dance education, focusing on inclusion and empowerment through movement. She is particularly passionate about teaching women about personal power, integrating this philosophy into her dance instruction and mentorship programs. Her multifaceted background and commitment to holistic education make her a valuable resource in both the performing arts and personal development fields.
Current Education Projects
Women's Issues
Financial Literacy Series:
Thriving When Times Are Tight
Higher Education
Substitute Professor, Dance 252 & 452
Penn State University
Past Education Projects
Dance Education
CONVENTIONS & CONFERENCES
Dance Masters of Wisconsin
Dance Revolution
Karitos Arts Conference
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM)
ARTISTIC/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CURRICULUM DESIGN & INSTRUCTION
PA Academy of the Arts
(Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Modern)
Centre Hall, PA
HEAD OF TAP PROGRAM
Gus Giordano Dance Center, Evanston, IL
Talent Forum, Libertyville, IL
McDonald Dance Academy, Arlington Heights, IL
TAP INSTRUCTION
MindBodyArt, State College, PA
Dance Academy of State College, PA
Swing Out Chicago, Chicago, IL
Lake Bluff Dance Academy, Lake Bluff, IL
Dance Academy of Libertyville, IL
Dancenter NorthLibertyville, IL
BALLET INSTRUCTION
Lake Forest Academy of Dance
Talent Forum, Libertyville, IL
Women's Issues
Lady Grey LIVE!
10 Minute Weekly Virtual Show
"Girl Talk"
Weekly Discussion Hour
Lady Grey's School of Sexcraft & Sizzling
Sex Education for Women
Higher Education
Penn State
Adjunct Professor of Dance
University Park, PA
Penn State Tapestry Dance Company
Community Advisor/Instructor
University Park, PA
American College Dance Festival (ACDF)
Rhythm Tap Instructor
University Park, PA
French
HIGHER ED
Hope College
French 1 Drill Instructor
Holland, MI
K-12
Solid Foundation Educational Association
French 1 & 2
State College, PA